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Connor McDavid Returns vs. Ducks With a Chip on His Shoulder After Olympic Silver

Connor McDavid Returns vs. Ducks With a Chip on His Shoulder After Olympic Silver

Connor McDavid is back – and not a moment too soon for the Edmonton Oilers. After helping Canada win the silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, McDavid attended the team’s morning skate at Anaheim and, after the session, he announced he would be in the lineup Wednesday night at Anaheim against the Ducks.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / February 25
Connor McDavid Unfazed as Reporter Questions Him on Championship Struggles

Connor McDavid Unfazed as Reporter Questions Him on Championship Struggles

As if Connor McDavid hadn’t had a difficult enough few days in the aftermath of losing the gold medal game in heartbreaking overtime fashion to Team USA, one reporter had to remind him not only of that defeat, but also of his Stanley Cup Final losses.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 25
Oilers’ lineup update: McDavid returns against Ducks, Henrique activated off LTIR, and Savoie recalled from Condors

Oilers’ lineup update: McDavid returns against Ducks, Henrique activated off LTIR, and Savoie recalled from Condors

Here comes the cavalry. Connor McDavid was shot out of a cannon heading onto the ice at Wednesday’s morning skate, and will likely suit up tonight against

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 25
Oilers' Connor McDavid, Ducks' Leo Carlsson back as teams return from break

Oilers' Connor McDavid, Ducks' Leo Carlsson back as teams return from break

Edmonton and host Anaheim will have stronger lineups for their game Wednesday with the return of Oilers star center Connor McDavid from the Winter Olympics and Ducks center Leo Carlsson from injury.

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

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?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz
The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz
The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz
Matthew Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / February 25
Oilers Analyst Calls for Major Response to Matthew Tkachuk in Next Matchup

Oilers Analyst Calls for Major Response to Matthew Tkachuk in Next Matchup

The Edmonton Oilers and their must be beyond sick and tired of Matthew Tkachuk. Not only has he always been a pest to play against—first with the rival Calgary Flames and now with the Florida Panthers—but over the last three years, he’s repeatedly crushed their dreams on the biggest stages.

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

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

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 25
Oilers game notes 59.0: A trip to Anaheim kicks off stretch run of season

Oilers game notes 59.0: A trip to Anaheim kicks off stretch run of season

NHL hockey is back. For those like me who consumed as much Olympic hockey is possible, I’m bracing myself for a um… change in pace. Nonetheless, the Edmonton Oilers kick off the stretch run of their season late tonight, squaring off with an Anaheim Ducks team nipping at their heels in the Pacific Division standings.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / February 25
Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Brady Stonehouse’s tumultuous season so far

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Brady Stonehouse’s tumultuous season so far

With the Olympic break ending in heartbreak for Canada, expect Captain Connor McDavid to have even more fuel for a long playoff run. Bakersfield Condor Josh Samanski has also returned to the Edmonton Oilers after a five-game stint with Team Germany.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 25
5 Must-Win Oilers Games Following the Olympic Break

5 Must-Win Oilers Games Following the Olympic Break

The Edmonton Oilers begin play following the Olympic break in second place in the Pacific Division with a 28-22-8 record for 64 points. They have been mediocre all season and have yet to get on a hot streak.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / February 25
Revisiting past Edmonton Oilers who could adjust nicely to the current roster

Revisiting past Edmonton Oilers who could adjust nicely to the current roster

As the season picks back up after the Olympic break, the Edmonton Oilers’ roster needs become clearer. The Oilers may soon find themselves looking backward to move forward.

Adam Henrique News / Oilersnation / February 25
Oilers’ Adam Henrique wants to contribute more as he returns from LTIR

Oilers’ Adam Henrique wants to contribute more as he returns from LTIR

Adam Henrique has scored 20+ goals seven times. He’s scored at least 11 goals in each of his first 14 NHL seasons, but he struggled with only two goals in 43 games before a broken finger forced him to sit out the previous 15 games.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / February 25
Edmonton Oilers: Connor McDavid Looking to Win Art Ross Trophy for Sixth Time in NHL Career

Edmonton Oilers: Connor McDavid Looking to Win Art Ross Trophy for Sixth Time in NHL Career

The Edmonton Oilers are going to begin the second half of the season on the road on Wednesday night against the Anaheim Ducks. Edmonton will begin its chase to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and they are going to most likely be without Connor McDavid in the lineup against the Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / February 25
Edmonton Oilers rumour roundup: keeping an eye on Jake DeBrusk and Michael Kesselring

Edmonton Oilers rumour roundup: keeping an eye on Jake DeBrusk and Michael Kesselring

With the Olympics in the past the NHL season is back into full swing. Barreling towards the trade deadline, rumour season is in also full swing. Let’s take a look into some of the noise around the Edmonton Oilers in this week’s rumour roundup.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 25
Josh Samanski Can Be Impact Player for the Oilers Post-Olympic Break

Josh Samanski Can Be Impact Player for the Oilers Post-Olympic Break

An Olympic tournament that brought a lot of different emotions for each team should ultimately bring some hope for Edmonton Oilers fans. We know Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are going to get right back to work and be the stars they are, but another Oiler who was in Italy could also provide more than what was initially expected of him.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 25
Pre-Scout: Against mixed-up Oilers lineup, the Ducks look to stay hot

Pre-Scout: Against mixed-up Oilers lineup, the Ducks look to stay hot

Here’s a phrase we haven’t said for a while: it’s an Edmonton Oilers gameday.  After three weeks between contests, the Oilers begin a massive roadtrip

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The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz
 The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz
The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz
 The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz
The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz
 The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz
The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz
 The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 25
NHL Predictions February 25th, featuring Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks

NHL Predictions February 25th, featuring Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks

Welcome back to the first edition of NHL Predictions post Olympics. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in depth analysis.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 25
Maple Leafs rejected a one-for-one trade offer from the Oilers?

Maple Leafs rejected a one-for-one trade offer from the Oilers?

Earlier in the season, a change-of-scenery swap would have made a lot of sense.

Five Team USA players pass on Donald Trump's White House invite
Canada's Nathan MacKinnon had shady comment after USA won gold
Why Team USA's Olympic hockey win went so viral in Mexico
USA women's hockey team declines the White House's State of the Union invite
Leafs HC addresses Auston Matthews' status for Lightning game
Penguins GM Kyle Dubas continues to fix one of his early mistakes
Leon Draisaitl News / Oilersnation / February 24
Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl doubles down on critical comments: ‘We all have to look in the mirror’

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl doubles down on critical comments: ‘We all have to look in the mirror’

Leon Draisaitl said what he said: from top to bottom, the Edmonton Oilers have to be better in this last stretch of the regular season.  The German Olympian

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 24
Penguins GM Kyle Dubas continues to fix one of his early mistakes

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas continues to fix one of his early mistakes

Dubas has been on quite run for the Penguins in terms of roster moves over the past season-and-a-half.

Maple Leafs HC addresses Auston Matthews' availability for Lightning game
Why Team USA's Olympic hockey win went so viral in Mexico
Five Team USA players pass on Donald Trump's White House invite
Jeremy Roenick has a wild story about watching Team USA beat Canada
The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 24
Which Oilers goaltender should get the bulk of the starts moving forward: Connor Ingram or Tristan Jarry?

Which Oilers goaltender should get the bulk of the starts moving forward: Connor Ingram or Tristan Jarry?

The Edmonton Oilers sit just four points out of a tie for first place in the Pacific Division, but they’re also only four points above the playoff cut line.

Viljami Marjala News / Breakaway on SI / February 24
Oilers Prospect Emerging as Hidden Gem in AHL

Oilers Prospect Emerging as Hidden Gem in AHL

The Buffalo Sabres had their chance with Viljami Marjala. They drafted the Finnish forward 159th overall in the 2021 NHL Draft but elected to let his rights expire.

Andrew Mangiapane News / Professor Press Box / February 24
Mangiapane: A Middle-Six Fix Forward Teams Actually Need

Mangiapane: A Middle-Six Fix Forward Teams Actually Need

The Edmonton Oilers are shopping Andrew Mangiapane, and chatter from David Pagnotta and Frank Seravalli suggests a deal could happen at any time. At $3.6 million for this season and next, he’s not a trivial contract, but Edmonton needs the space, and he hasn’t fit into their top-heavy lineup.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / February 24
Oilers Expected to Move Veteran Forward By Trade Deadline

Oilers Expected to Move Veteran Forward By Trade Deadline

The National Hockey League is getting ready to start back up this week after a long Olympic break that saw Team USA win the Gold Medal over Canada in overtime.

Samuel Jonsson News / Inside The Rink / February 24

ECHL: Samuel Jonsson Named Goaltender of the Week | 02/16-02/22/2026

The ECHL has named Fort Wayne Komets Goaltender Samuel Jonsson as the ECHL Goaltender of the Week for February 16th-22nd. In three games last week against the Norfolk Admirals, Jonsson went 2-0, stopping 42 of the 44 shots he faced on the weekend.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 22
Oilers Expected To Activate Adam Henrique, Kasperi Kapanen Injured Again

Oilers Expected To Activate Adam Henrique, Kasperi Kapanen Injured Again

The Oilers will get a veteran center back in the lineup when their schedule resumes on Wednesday.  Head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters today (video

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 22
Oilers Should Switch the Defence Pairings

Oilers Should Switch the Defence Pairings

The Edmonton Oilers decided to bring back Paul Coffey behind the bench. This decision was made because the defence group hasn’t been good enough, and hopefully Coffey can provide a boost.

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