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Oilers fail to build any momentum with loss to struggling Sharks

One step forward, one step back. After an 8-1 win over the Kings in Los Angeles that felt like the team’s most complete effort of the season, the Edmonton Oilers followed it up Saturday with a 5-4 loss to a San Jose Sharks team that came in riding a five-game losing streak.

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Oilers looking at '2 possibilities' ahead of the trade deadline

During Saturday’s Headlines report, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported that the Edmonton Oilers are looking to fill two needs at the trade deadline.

Darnell Nurse News / The Hockey Writers / March 1

Oilers’ Chances of Winning the Cup Being Held Back by Nurse & His Contract

The Edmonton Oilers completed a three-game California road trip, scoring 17 goals combined. But somehow, they only won one of them. Scoring goals isn’t a problem, but preventing them has been a major issue.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / Oilersnation / March 1

Is Oliver Ekman-Larsson a fit on the Oilers?

With the NHL Trade Deadline less than a week away, the Edmonton Oilers have recently been linked to defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 28

Edmonton Meltdown: Is Knoblauch Out and Coffey In?

There’s a feeling around the Edmonton Oilers right now that something’s about to give. The Oilers’ loss to the San Jose Sharks last night — 5–4 — felt like déjà vu all over again.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 28

Oilers can’t defend to save their lives, Trent Frederic scores, and the 4th annual Brunch for Ben

After beating the wheels off the L.A. Kings on Thursday night, the Edmonton Oilers wrapped up their California road trip with one last stop in San Jose to face the sliding Sharks.

Adam Henrique News / NHL Trade Talk / February 28

Insider Shuts Down Adam Henrique Trade Rumor as Deadline Nears

What began as social media speculation has now been firmly addressed by a credible NHL insider. Earlier Saturday, an unverified report from a social media account suggested that Adam Henrique had informed the Edmonton Oilers he would be willing to waive his no-movement clause (NMC) for the right trade.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 28

5 Takeaways From Oilers’ 5-4 Loss to Sharks

The Edmonton Oilers can’t seem to find consistency and string wins together, as they lost 5-4 to the San Jose Sharks on Saturday afternoon (Feb. 28). This snapped the Oilers’ seven-game winning streak against San Jose.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 28

Oilers get down early, chase the game in 5-4 loss to Sharks: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

It’s safe to say that the Edmonton Oilers aren’t playing their best hockey at the moment. On Saturday afternoon, the Oilers headed to Northern California to play the San Jose Sharks for the second time this season, falling 5-4 in another high-scoring game.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 28

Insider Says Oilers Are Focused on Landing Blues Defenseman

With less than a week until the March 6 trade deadline, the Edmonton Oilers’ focus is pretty clear: add. Their priorities have flip-flopped in recent months between adding up front or on the back end, and while in an ideal world they’d still like to do both, an insider has revealed that they’re fixated on one particular right-shot defenseman.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 28

Ingram Thanks Mystery Oilers Teammate for ‘Taking Care of Him’

Connor Ingram just delivered a powerful reminder of why the Oilers’ locker room is special right now. The on-ice results haven’t always been what they’ve wanted, but this is still a team that genuinely cares about the players in it.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / February 28

Oilers Look to Extend Dominance Over Struggling Sharks

The Edmonton Oilers have owned the San Jose Sharks for the better part of two seasons. Today's game at SAP Center gives them another chance to prove it.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 28

Pre-Scout: Skidding Sharks host Oilers to wrap-up Pacific roadtrip

The Edmonton Oilers look to close out their three-game road trip with a matinee victory at the Shark Tank after a resounding demolition of the Los Angeles

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Vasily Podkolzin News / Professor Press Box / February 28

Podkolzin Trade Looking Pretty Smart for the Oilers

The Vasily Podkolzin deal the Edmonton Oilers pulled off last summer is turning out to be golden. They gave up a fourth-round pick to the Vancouver Canucks for the 24-year-old Russian winger, and it’s shaping up as one of those moves that ends up paying off more than anyone expected.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 28

Tristan Jarry trade continues to age poorly for Oilers

A few months into Jarry’s tenure in Edmonton, the Oilers and general manager Stan Bowman might already be regretting the deal.

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 1

Speculation grows around Oilers-Maple Leafs 4-for-2 trade package

The Edmonton Oilers are once again at the center of trade rumors, and this time, it is with a multi-player package deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs. According

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 28

Oilers Game Notes: Connor McDavid faces Olympic linemate Macklin Celebrini

For the first time since forming a dominant line together at the Winter Olympics, Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini will face each other as opponents.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 28

Few Options Means Oilers May Have to Sacrifice 'Attractive' Forward at Deadline

According to Allan Mitchell of The Athletic, this year’s NHL trade deadline might come with some pain for the Edmonton Oilers. He writes, in a recent column, that, for the team to do what it needs to, moving on from forward Matt Savoie might be one of their few options.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 28

Oilers Have Mishandled Their Goaltending Situation

The Edmonton Oilers have had a goaltending dilemma for decades, and that hasn’t been fixed. The previous regime thought they addressed the goaltending when they signed Jack Campbell in free agency.

Mattias Janmark News / The Oil Rig / February 27

Report: Edmonton Oilers forward Mattias Janmark could be sidelined for the remainder of the season

The 2025–26 season has been a revolving door of long-term injuries. As soon as one player is healthy and set to return, another is shelved with an ailment.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / February 27

Oilers’ McDavid records ninth 100-point season, third all-time

One of the greatest players of all time is climbing closer to the top of a legendary leaderboard. On Thursday night, Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid potted a goal and an assist against the Los Angeles Kings in an 8-1 victory.

Mattias Janmark News / Daily Faceoff / February 26

Oilers’ Mattias Janmark out ‘long term’ with injury

Some unwelcome news for a team trying to stay near the top of the Pacific Division. When speaking to the media on Thursday, Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed that forward Mattias Janmark is going to be out “long term.” “It’s a chronic injury that needs some rest,” Knoblauch said.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 26