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McDavid Dismisses Impact of Canucks’ Early Season Dominance

As the Edmonton Oilers get set for a second-round playoff series with the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday, one of the narratives going into the series is the fact the Canucks dominated the Oilers during the regular season.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / 2 hours ago

McDavid Out to Change Narrative for Oilers in Series vs. Canucks

How will the series between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks be different than the series between the Oilers and Los Angeles Kings? There are a few ways, the biggest of which might be the regular season record coming into each respective playoff series.

Xavier Bourgault News / Oilersnation / 3 hours ago

Oilers recall Xavier Bourgault

Another Black Ace is joining the Oilers, as the club recalled Xavier Bourgault Monday morning. The club announced he joined the likes of Lane Pederson, Adam Erne, Raphael Lavoie, Cam Dineen, Ben Gleason, Phil Kemp and Olivier Rodrigue, all of whom were recalled on Saturday morning.

NHL News / Oilersnation / 44 minutes ago

Chris Cuthbert, Craig Simpson to call play-by-play of Oilers, Canucks series

Sportsnet’s Chris Cuthbert and Craig Simpson will be heading west to broadcast the second-round series between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks.

Frank Seravalli News / Oilersnation / 18 hours ago

The Oilers get an A+ from Frank Seravalli for their Round 1 series versus the Kings

The Edmonton Oilers breezed through Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs, beating the Los Angeles Kings 4-1. Game 2 was their lone defeat in the series which, despite playing poorly for large portions, they only lost in overtime after Anze Kopitar beat Stuart Skinner.

Brad Malone News / The Hockey Writers / 20 hours ago

Oilers’ Brad Malone Leaves AHL Legacy That Resonates in Edmonton

Brad Malone’s very first professional hockey game came in the Calder Cup Playoffs on April 16, 2011. Game 1 of the American Hockey League (AHL) North Division Semi-Finals.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 17 hours ago

Oilers Can Shift Sham Narrative After Maple Leafs Playoff Exit

The Edmonton Oilers’ stars will always be indirectly and directly linked to the stars of the Toronto Maple Leafs. With two teams loaded with offensively talented forwards, questions surround whether each team has too much money tied up in their top forwards that neither can win a Stanley Cup.

Leon Draisaitl News / Oilersnation / 20 hours ago

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl may reach an even higher level in Round 2 against the Canucks

The Edmonton Oilers are set to face the Vancouver Canucks in an all-Canadian team matchup in Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The two franchises have only met three times in the postseason, and this will be the first time they’ve played each other since 1992.

NHL News / Oilersnation / 4 hours ago

Edmonton and Vancouver to meet in playoffs for first time since 1992

There are two Canadian teams left in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Soon, there will only be one. The Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks will square off in the second round, marking the third-ever playoff meeting between the two teams and the first in over thirty years.

NHL News / Oilersnation / 3 hours ago

Random Thoughts: Oilers vs. Canucks — Let’s Dance

The Oilers wrapped up their first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, and that’s given me a few days to let my thoughts marinate for a few days.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 19 hours ago

Who has the special teams edge in Round 2 between the Oilers and Canucks?

With the Edmonton Oilers set to face off against the Vancouver Canucks in the second round, I wanted to get a sense of how each team’s special teams have performed in the regular season and this year’s postseason.

Evander Kane News / Oilersnation / May 4

‘We’re a team that can adapt:’ Evander Kane talks about the Oilers’ playoff game

Life is good in Edmonton right now, and how could it not be with the Oilers fresh off beating the Kings in the first round for a third straight year? Evander

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4

Oilers recall veteran forward, six others

Most, if not all of these players won’t see any action during the rest of Edmonton’s postseason action but will be staying ready in case injuries warrant them suiting up.

Oilers depth makes them a force to be reckoned with

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch snubbed for Jack Adams Trophy

What to expect for the Oilers in Round 2, and could the Kings be in line for a rebuild

The best possible fictional hockey team

The 'Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Leon Draisaitl News / NHL Trade Talk / 20 hours ago

The Two-Way Play of Leon Draisaitl: a Defensive Game-Changer

Leon Draisaitl is often known for his deadly one-timers on the Edmonton Oilers powerplay, but another area where he truly shines is on the backcheck. While he takes criticism for the times he chooses to give his all on defense, each year, he has become a more well-rounded and complete player.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 3

Oilers’ Shutdown Hockey: A New Era of Defensive Dominance

Everyone knows about the offensive prowess of the Edmonton Oilers. That said, many overlook the defensive talent. Swiftly, the Oilers eliminated the Los Angeles Kings from the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the first round for the third straight year.

Ken Holland News / Yardbarker / May 2

Oilers GM has extra motivation to win Stanley Cup Final

The Oilers look primed for at least a long playoff run after beating the Los Angeles Kings in five games in the first round.

Down with the Kings: Oilers eliminate L.A. for the third year in a row

Oilers stars take over in second period to eliminate Kings

The best possible fictional hockey team

The 'Stanley Cup-winning Edmonton Oilers' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 2

Oilers eliminate Kings for the third year in a row

Down with the Kings: Oilers eliminate L.A. for the third year in a row

The Edmonton Oilers advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by eliminating the Los Angeles Kings in the first round for the third consecutive season.

Oilers stars take over in second period to eliminate Kings

Instant Reaction: Oilers eliminate Kings in Game 5, advance to second round

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The 'Hart Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Oilers stars take over in second period to eliminate Kings

After an early second period goal from Blake Lizotte, it looked like the Los Angeles Kings might be on their way to making this series interesting, but the Edmonton Oilers' stars had other plans.

Down with the Kings: Oilers eliminate L.A. for the third year in a row

Stars finally win at home, take series lead over Golden Knights

Watch: Stars, Golden Knights trade goals in first period of Game 5

Watch: Stars' Tyler Seguin delivers head shot on Golden Knights' Shea Theodore

Vegas HC reacts to Alex Pietrangelo's costly penalty in Game 5 loss