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Oilers eager to shake off big loss on visit to Blues

The Edmonton Oilers will look to get their Pacific Division title quest back on track when they visit the streaking St. Louis Blues on Friday. Edmonton is only 4-7-0 in its past 11 games, hardly the look of a team rounding into playoff form.

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NHL Predictions: March 13 Edmonton Oilers vs St Louis Blues

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / March 13

Oilers Facing Some Tough Questions After Loss to Stars

When the Edmonton Oilers get hammered 7–2 by the Dallas Stars, it’s not the kind of night you shrug off and move on from. Games like that tend to pull a few uncomfortable questions out into the open.

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 12

Stars lay second blowout win on Oilers in scrappy affair: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

After one of the Edmonton Oilers’ best games of the season, the Oilers put up a stinker in the following game. On Thursday, the Oilers played the third of four games on the road, travelling to Dallas to play the Stars.

Dallas Stars News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

Connor McDavid News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 12

Oilers’ Connor McDavid throws punches in wild fight vs. Stars

Thursday night’s matchup between the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers hasn’t been going the way that captain Connor McDavid might’ve liked. The Oilers had been reeling lately with their goaltending issues, but back-to-back wins over the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights had fans dreaming of the team peaking again at the right time.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 12

Are the Oilers As Dangerous as They Want to Be?

The Edmonton Oilers are sitting second in the Pacific, but they are not exactly a model of consistency this season. Ups, downs, a few “what just happened?” nights sprinkled in.

Zach Hyman News / Oilersnation / March 12

Oilers’ Zach Hyman to play his 700th NHL game vs Dallas Stars

The Edmonton Oilers will have one of their top players celebrate a significant milestone on Thursday night. As they take the ice to play the Dallas Stars, Zach Hyman will suit up for his 700th National Hockey League game.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 12

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon has major penalty against Oilers rescinded

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon has had his major penalty for goalie interference from Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers rescinded.

Will teams struggle to reach salary floor as cap rises?

Could Alex Ovechkin move on from Capitals after John Carlson trade?

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Connor Ingram News / NHL Trade Talk / March 12

Oilers Get Positive Injury Update on Goaltender Connor Ingram

According to Edmonton Oilers’ media host Paige Martin, here are some key notes for tonight’s matchup between the Oilers and the Dallas Stars. The biggest of which is that goaltender Connor Ingram appears to be fine after a collision during the previous game, and there are no concerns that he might miss time.

Stan Bowman News / The Hockey Writers / March 12

How’s Stan Bowman’s 'Something Different' Working for the Oilers?

Remember that Stan Bowman quote from a few months ago? You know the one: “We needed something different.” It was supposed to explain the Edmonton Oilers’ goalie shake-up.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 12

Oilers injury update: Emberson, Dach return to Edmonton, Ingram to back up after injuries against Avs

The injury bug bit the Edmonton Oilers hard on Tuesday night. While they walked out of Colorado with a 4-3 victory over the Avalanche, they did so carrying out a few wounded players.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 12

Oilers Need to Lean On Their Depth to Have Success Going Forward

It hasn’t been the smoothest of roads, but the Edmonton Oilers have won three of their last four games and will need to keep it up to stay afloat in a tight Western Conference.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 12

Expect Oilers to Prioritize Extension for New Perfect-Fit Defenseman

The Edmonton Oilers have made it clear that getting Connor McDavid his elusive Stanley Cup is the top priority, and the trade for Connor Murphy could be a key piece in that puzzle.

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The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The '4,500-yard NFL passers' quiz

The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / March 12

Comparing where the Edmonton Oilers are now compared to last year’s trade deadline

Welcome to the 47th annual “Are the Edmonton Oilers better than they were last year” debate: trade deadline edition. I’ll be your host, moderator, and judge as well as arguing both the for and against positions which is really the kind of objectivity and diversity that every debate strives for.

Connor McDavid News / Athlon Sports / March 12

Edmonton Oilers: Pierre LeBrun Hints at Connor McDavid Being Traded Before the Summer of 2028

The Edmonton Oilers will hope to qualify for the 2025-2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs this season. In the last two seasons, Edmonton has made it to the Stanley Cup Finals, but they have lost to the Florida Panthers both times.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / March 12

Are the Edmonton Oilers ready for the 2025–26 playoffs?

Since the Olympic break, the Edmonton Oilers have started to show signs of a team tightening up its game at the perfect time. The numbers have improved in several key places, including goals against, puck possession, and overall defensive play.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 12

Oilers’ latest win could turn Tristan Jarry’s season around

The Edmonton Oilers have faced heavy scrutiny for a trade back in December that saw them part ways with both Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak, as well as a second-round draft pick, in exchange for Tristan Jarry and Samuel Poulin.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 12

Thoughts from Vasily Podkolzin’s skills coach, Ned Lukacevic, on the recent flashy play of the Oilers forward

There are some aspects of Edmonton Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin’s game that don’t necessarily make the highlight reels, like his hard work, the big hits, and the board battles he wins time and again.

Connor Murphy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 12

2 reasons why Connor Murphy is perfect fit for Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers made multiple trades ahead of the NHL trade deadline, looking for that elusive Stanley Cup. They have lost in the Stanley Cup Final in consecutive years, and getting Connor McDavid his title is important.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / March 11

Oilers Star Chasing Sixth Art Ross Trophy to Join Elite Company

The NHL calendar has quietly crossed the 1,000-game mark, and the regular season's final stretch is upon us. Contenders have stopped tinkering. Sellers have finished purging.

Dalyn Wakely News / The Oil Rig / March 11

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Dalyn Wakely, a wake up call for the Oilers system

The trade deadline has now passed, and the Edmonton Oilers’ system saw zero prospects get traded. Some European leagues, like the Mestis, have entered playoff mode.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 11

Oilers rumors: Edmonton explored Darnell Nurse trade ahead of deadline

The NHL Trade Deadline is in the past, but that does not mean rumors around players being traded are done. The Edmonton Oilers were one of the teams that made some moves at the deadline, such as the Oilers trading away Andrew Mangiapane in a deal that brought Jason Dickinson to town.

Darnell Nurse News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 10

Oilers Explored Moving Darnell Nurse

The Oilers were quiet on deadline day, doing their bidding earlier in the week by acquiring Colton Dach, Jason Dickinson, and Connor Murphy in a pair of deals with the Blackhawks.

Tristan Jarry News / Daily Faceoff / March 10

How concerning is Tristan Jarry, Oilers teammates 'getting into it' at practice?

Through 13 games with the Oilers, Jarry is 6-5-1 with an .862 save percentage (SV%) and 3.96 goals against average (GAA).

Report: Tristan Jarry, Oilers teammates ‘getting into it’ at practice

Three reasons why the Oilers’ goalie situation suddenly feels off

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Tristan Jarry News / Daily Faceoff / March 9

Report: Tristan Jarry, Oilers teammates ‘getting into it’ at practice

There may be trouble brewing in Edmonton. On the latest episode of the 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman brought up an incident involving Edmonton Oilers’ goaltender Tristan Jarry and some of his teammates.