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‘We know what that feels like’: Connor McDavid gutted as Blue Jays drop Game 7 of World Series during Oilers game

Another sport rarely takes precedence over hockey on a Saturday night in Canada, but that was the case on November 1 as the Blue Jays faced the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series.

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How skills coach Ned Lukacevic helped Oilers’ Vasily Podkolzin work on his game this summer

Before the 2025-26 campaign began, I wrote about what a successful season could look like for Vasily Podkolzin. I mentioned that success for him would include being a leader in hits on the Edmonton Oilers — which he currently is with 46 hits — and also surpassing the 30-point plateau.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / The Oil Rig / November 2

Examining Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ role in the Edmonton Oilers going forward

Of the individuals off to a great start to the season, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is among the brighter spots of the Oilers’ lineup. It has been a bit of a roller coaster for Nugent-Hopkins the past few seasons.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 2

McDavid Fires Back After Media Criticism of Bouchard

“You guys can say what you want about him. We love him in there. We know his best is among the very, very, very best.” That was Connor McDavid to the media after Saturday’s overtime win, where defenseman Evan Bouchard scored the game-winner.

Martin Necas News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 80 points in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Edmonton Oilers’ Top 5 NHL Drafts of All-Time

Over the years, the Edmonton Oilers have enjoyed their share of fortune and disappointment at the NHL Draft. At some drafts, they have had tremendous luck, selecting promising players who would be enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Evan Bouchard News / Oilersnation / November 2

Bouchard bounces back, but Oilers know they need to get better

The pitchforks have been out this season for Evan Bouchard. The mistakes have mounted, and it all came to a head Thursday night against the New York Rangers.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Oilers’ Connor McDavid Defends Evan Bouchard After Win Over Blackhawks

The Edmonton Oilers have had a decent start to the season and finally seem to be figuring some things out as they aim to win their first Stanley Cup since 1990.

Evan Bouchard News / Field Level Media / November 2

Evan Bouchard's OT goal pushes Oilers past Blackhawks

Evan Bouchard scored at 2:43 of overtime to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-2 win against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night. Spencer Knight made a save on a one-timer by Bouchard, but he scored the rebound to give Edmonton the win.

NHL News / Oilersnation / November 2

Evan Bouchard calls game in overtime as Oilers beat Blackhawks: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

Edmonton Oilers fans who cheer for the Toronto Blue Jays got at least some good news Saturday night, as Evan Bouchard’s overtime goal would secure them a win over the Chicago Blackhawks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 1

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins providing much-needed consistency in Oilers’ top-six

Amidst another sleepy October for the Edmonton Oilers, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is providing the team with the consistency and the offensive spark at the top of the lineup that they desperately need.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 1

‘One of the nation’s top recruiters’: Oilers hire Andy Slaggert as Director of North American Recruiting

The Edmonton Oilers have hired Andy Salggert as their Director of North American Recruiting, the team announced Saturday. Slaggert, 58, has spent the last 32 years with the NCAA’s Notre Dame Fighting Irish, serving as an assistant coach between 1992 and 2017, and working as their associate coach since 2018.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 1

Forward at Risk: Oilers Make Key Power Play Change vs. Blackhawks

The Edmonton Oilers will tinker with their lineup on Saturday as they face the Chicago Blackhawks, with Noah Philp returning and David Tomasek scratched.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 1

Oilers’ 3 Stars of October 2025

The Edmonton Oilers’ early-season struggles continued as they finished October with a mediocre 5-4-3 record for 13 points, tied with the Seattle Kraken for third in the Pacific Division.

Zach Hyman News / The Oil Rig / November 1

Zach Hyman feels he is 'ready to go' after first full team skate with Edmonton Oilers

For the first time since suffering a dislocated wrist in Game 4 of last spring’s Western Conference Final, Zach Hyman joined the Edmonton Oilers for a full practice on Wednesday.