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Oilers Coach Has Strong Words on Edmonton's Hero Against Flyers

Jack Roslovic’s arrival in Edmonton was billed as an opportunity — for him, and for the Oilers. In the span of nearly a month, he’s turned that opportunity into back-to-back hero moments.

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Jack Roslovic steals another game as Oilers beat Flyers in overtime: Recap, Highlights, and Reaction

That was one of the weirder wins we’ll see this season. On Wednesday evening, the Edmonton Oilers began a seven-game road trip, with their first stop coming in the Brotherly Love to face the Philadelphia Flyers.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 12

Oilers’ Early-Season Road Bumps Get Bigger With Latest Injury Buzz

The Edmonton Oilers can’t seem to catch a break. Just as they were hoping to build some stability after yet another uneven start, the team announced that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has been placed on injured reserve — a move that immediately derails any momentum they were trying to generate.

NHL News / Oilersnation / November 12

Seravalli: Juuse Saros shouldn’t ‘be the choice’ to solve Oilers’ goaltending woes

With the Edmonton Oilers experiencing another slump in the first month of the season, the focus on the team’s roller coaster start has once again been directed at the performance between the pipes.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Oilers' defensive play is the biggest concern amid early-season struggles

The Edmonton Oilers are going through something that has become all too familiar for their current core group — a slow start.

Oilers’ Evan Bouchard responds after being benched by head coach Kris Knoblauch

The 25 greatest NHL enforcers of all time

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 12

Struggling Oilers Forward Compared to ‘Lighter’ Cup-Winning Icon in Bold Take

The Edmonton Oilers are a team in search of an identity — and longtime play-by-play voice Jack Michaels thinks it might come from one forward who was brought in to score, but could serve as a more effective forward if he’s willing to stir things up.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 12

‘Definitely soon… maybe tomorrow’: Knoblauch’s ambiguity around Hyman’s return continues

“Unfortunately, not ready for tonight.” “Definitely sometime this week.” “Maybe tomorrow, if we’re really lucky.” “Definitely by Saturday.” If you were looking for an answer as to when Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman will return to the lineup, that’s the best Kris Knoblauch has to offer, as his ambiguity around injury news continues.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 12

Oilers Need Bouchard and Ekholm to Step Up

While the Edmonton Oilers continue to bounce between wins and losses, the need for the team to play better defence, both in the net and out front, has become abundantly clear.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 12

Oilers’ Evan Bouchard responds after being benched by head coach Kris Knoblauch

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch gave the fans screaming for accountability on Evan Bouchard an early Christmas gift on Monday night. With just over eight minutes left in the first period, Knoblauch had seen enough of his $10.5 million defenceman and parked him on the bench until the second frame.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 12

Oilers GM Finally Addresses Roster Plans — and the Goalie Situation

It’s never quiet in Edmonton when goaltending comes up, and this week was no exception. With fans restless and concerns growing about Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard, Oilers GM Stan Bowman finally addressed the elephant in the room — and offered a little insight into his broader roster plans.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 12

Edmonton Oilers prospect update: Momentum shift for Oilers’ minor league affiliates

The minor league affiliates of the Edmonton Oilers are starting to build real momentum for the 2025–26 campaign. The Oilers’ NCAA prospects continue to find their footing as the majority of their freshman class of players become more comfortable at the next level of their development.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 12

Evaluating if the Edmonton Oilers are still cup contenders

For the third straight season, the Edmonton Oilers have had an awful start to the year. The team currently sits in fifth place in the Pacific Division and has a record of 4–3–3 in its last ten games.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 12

Oilers’ 7-Game Road Trip Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are embarking on a season-long road trip, with seven games against Eastern Conference opponents beginning with a stop in Philadelphia on Wednesday (Nov.

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The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Most rushing TDs for each NFL team' quiz

The 'Most 150-rushing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 12

NHL Predictions: Nov. 12 Edmonton Oilers vs Philadelphia Flyers

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Zach Hyman News / Athlon Sports / November 11

Oilers' Hopes for Injured Zach Hyman Revealed on Tuesday

The Edmonton Oilers are nearing the return of forward Zach Hyman, who has yet to play this season after suffering a wrist injury during last year’s playoff run.

Kris Knoblauch News / The Hockey Writers / November 11

Old Comments Suggest Knoblauch Lost Oilers Room Before Season Began

There was an awful lot of pressure on the Edmonton Oilers heading into Monday night’s game versus the Columbus Blue Jackets. Not often would you expect a game in mid-November to have so much importance for a team coming off back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals, but that is exactly where the Oilers have found themselves early in this 2025-26 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / November 11