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Oilers blow 2-1 lead, fall 7-3 to Wild in lousy showing: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

Death, taxes, and the Minnesota Wild beating the Edmonton Oilers. On Saturday evening, the Oilers played the seventh of eight consecutive games, hosting the Wild for the final team this season.

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Oilers’ Ingram ‘probably wasn’t going to make it’ without NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program

Some think being a professional athlete is glamorous, especially in the big leagues. They think everyone is pampered and taken care of, getting paid to play a simple game.

Connor McDavid News / Athlon Sports / January 31

‘I Wanted to Quit’: Connor McDavid Speaks Out on Serious Injury in New Post

Connor McDavid continues to lead the Edmonton Oilers through another strong season. However, he recently reflected on one of the most difficult moments of his career. In a recent Instagram video promoting BodyArmor, McDavid spoke openly about the knee injury that challenged him both physically and mentally.

Zach Hyman News / Professor Press Box / January 31

Oilers’ Zach Hyman Thrives With 97 Feeding Him Pucks

Zach Hyman’s been turning heads lately, and it’s not just because he has a nose for the net. There’s no denying that having Connor McDavid on your line makes life a lot easier—but Hyman’s recent stretch shows it’s about more than just riding shotgun with a generational talent.

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 31

Could Maple Leafs Defenseman Be the Oilers’ ‘Ekholm Jr.’ Target?

It’s well documented that a top-nine forward is at the top of GM Stan Bowman’s wishlist for the Edmonton Oilers as the March 6 trade deadline approaches.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 31

Is Rumored Oilers Extension Making People a Little Bit Nervous?

Jack Roslovic signing an extension isn’t something Edmonton fans oppose. That said, the idea of the Oilers giving the forward a four-year extension at around $4 million per season is problematic, especially if the team does so before this season’s playoffs.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 31

Top 100 Oilers: No. 50 — Stuart Skinner

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Stuart Skinner comes in at No.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / January 31

Oilers Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Wild Behind Red-Hot Defense

The Edmonton Oilers finally can stop talking about something that haunted them all season. After coming close on numerous occasions throughout the campaign, the team secured its first three-game winning streak Thursday night with a dramatic comeback victory.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 31

Oilers are being linked to several potential deadline additions

With the trade deadline approaching, the Edmonton Oilers are once again expected to be active.

Imagining Maple Leafs' trade return from Oilers for Bobby McMann

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

NHL News / The Oil Rig / January 31

Could the Toronto Maple Leafs help solve two of the Edmonton Oilers forward issues?

The trade deadline is closer than most people realize. The Edmonton Oilers last game before the March six deadline, will be on March three versus the Ottawa Senators.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 31

Oilers’ Rogers Place ranked 11th best rink in league, but among least affordable

The construction of Rogers Place in Edmonton in the mid-2010s was imperative for an Oilers franchise that grew out of their old rink at Rexall Place. It helped usher in a new era of hockey with a state-of-the-art facility right in the heart of downtown, inspiring other arenas being built around the league, like Calgary’s new barn.

NHL News / EasySportz / February 1

Minnesota Wild vs. Edmonton Oilers Preview: 1/31/26

EDMONTON — Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 The Minnesota Wild (31-14-10) close out January tonight with a 9 p.m. ET visit to Rogers Place to face the Edmonton Oilers (28-19-8) on ESPN+, in a battle of two teams chasing top-flight playoff positioning.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 31

Oilers in search of better starts, beginning with matchup vs. Wild

The Edmonton Oilers will look to get off to a better start Saturday night when they host the Minnesota Wild. Edmonton erased a 3-0 deficit and scored four unanswered goals to top the visiting San Jose Sharks 4-3 in overtime on Thursday.

Jacob Perreault News / Inside The Rink / January 30

AHL: Providence Bruins Recall Jacob Perreault

The Providence Bruins are off tonight as they face the Charlotte Checkers tomorrow and Sunday with puck drop tomorrow set for 4:00 PM EST. The Maine Mariners will face the Adirondack Thunder this weekend for a crucial three games.

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The 'Super Bowl host cities' quiz

The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

Derek Ryan News / Oilersnation / January 30

Former Oiler Derek Ryan says depth players need ‘a role’ on current team

A recently retired Edmonton Oiler offered his critique of the team, saying they need to find ways to give depth players roles. Derek Ryan, who played

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 31

Respect was earned from Macklin Celebrini's attempted penalty decline

Ekholm protested the errant call, but so did … Celebrini himself?

Sharks place Vincent Iorio on waivers

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

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

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 30

Oilers’ Best Trade Target at Each Forward Position

What is the Edmonton Oilers’ biggest need before the March 6 trade deadline? Is it an upgrade in goal? Is it a depth defenceman? Is it a top-nine forward like they have been rumoured to be looking for?

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / January 30

NHL Insiders Question Oilers’ Bottom Six in Latest Rankings

The Edmonton Oilers have had a strong 2025–26 season so far, posting a 28-19-8 record and leading the Pacific Division. Their offense remains one of the most dangerous in the NHL, with Connor McDavid driving scoring and playmaking.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / January 30

Zach Hyman 2.0? Elliotte Friedman calls Alberta’s Bobby McMann perfect fit for Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers’ search for scoring depth may lead them back to a familiar fishing pond, well, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and this time the target could be an Alberta native who checks all the boxes that made Zach Hyman such a successful acquisition.