The Edmonton Oilers still can’t win three consecutive games. They were handed a prime opportunity on Saturday, with the Los Angeles Kings coming to town fresh off a loss in Winnipeg the night before.
Whenever a player — especially a big-name one — becomes available via trade or free agency, fanbases around the league naturally start wondering whether their team should get involved.
Could there be a better opportunity for the Oilers to finally lock down their first three-game win streak of the season than on a night when the rival Los Angeles Kings were in town?
For the first time since the first round of the playoffs, the Edmonton Oilers battled the Los Angeles Kings from Rogers Place on Jan. 10. The Oilers have gotten the better of the Kings in recent memory, but not in this one, as Los Angeles defeated Edmonton 4-3 in a shootout.
Got your coffee? It’s time to dig into this week’s Letters to the Editor. The hand-wringing about the bottom-six is getting tiresome, especially when the finger is pointed at the players.
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.
The Edmonton Oilers are nearing a full month without having recently-acquired goalie Tristan Jarry available, but that might be close to changing after his extended absence.
David Pagnotta broke the news yesterday that the Red Wings have called the Oilers regarding forward Andrew Mangiapane. The exact package discussed is unclear, but I’ll do my best to outline some mock trades built around Mangiapane.
Old rivals renewed acquaintances at Rogers Place on Saturday (Jan. 10) night, as the Edmonton Oilers hosted the Los Angeles Kings in the first meeting of 2025-26 between two teams who have met each of the last four postseasons.
The Edmonton Oilers’ first three-game win streak of the season has to wait. On Saturday evening, the Oilers fell 4-3 in a shootout to the Los Angeles Kings, moving their season record to 22-16-7.
On the night that Leon Draisaitl celebrated his 1,000th National Hockey League point, Connor McDavid surpassed a career best. Coming into Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Kings, McDavid had a 17-game point streak, the third time he’s reached that milestone.
The St. Louis Blues announced that defenseman Philip Broberg sustained an upper-body injury during their game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday and would not return.
The Edmonton Oilers have shedded one of their depth defenseman off the active roster. According to a team announcement, the Oilers have reassigned Riley Stillman to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors.
On Saturday morning, Edmonton Oilers netminder Tristan Jarry took in his first full team skate since his injury. Had been skating on his own and during optional/limited team skates, but he looks good to return, which head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed after the pre-game skate.
The Connor McDavid era of the Edmonton Oilers seems to be chasing the ghosts of the past Oilers dynasty. They’ve come close to finishing first in the NHL’s Pacific Division the past few seasons, and have made the Stanley Cup Final in 2024 and 2025, but will 2026 finally be their breakthrough?
The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly interested in keeping Jack Roslovic around, but how much that’s going to cost — and whether it’s worth it — has been the subject of conversation over the past couple of days inside media circles.
Of the 134 NHL players that will be competing at the 2026 Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy, only two are members of the Edmonton Oilers: centres Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid.
Connor McDavid will look to stretch his point streak to a career-high 18 games when the Edmonton Oilers host to the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.
Edmonton Oilers forward Adam Henrique is set to miss nearly two months of action after sustaining an undisclosed injury in Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators.