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Edmonton Oilers win the game battle, lose the goaltending war in Boston

The Edmonton Oilers made it two wins in a row, defeating the Boston Bruins 3–1 on the road last night. It was another encouraging performance from an Edmonton team that seems to finally be firing on all cylinders.

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Oilers shut down Bruins for second consecutive win

The Oilers appear to be rounding into form. After a 6-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins earlier this week, Edmonton rolled into Boston and took down the Bruins by a score of 3-1.

Tristan Jarry News / The Hockey Writers / December 19

Which AHL Goalie Will the Oilers Recall if Tristan Jarry Is Sidelined?

Late in the second period of his team’s 3-1 win against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Thursday (Dec. 18), Edmonton Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry left the game with an apparent lower-body injury.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 19

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 3-1 Victory Over Bruins

The Edmonton Oilers continued their stretch of solid play, defeating the Boston Bruins 3-1 at the TD Garden on Thursday night (Dec. 18). The Oilers have had a road-heavy start to the season, as this was the last game they will play on the road against an Eastern Conference opponent.

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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.

Tristan Jarry News / NHL Trade Talk / December 19

Tristan Jarry injury update: Sabres goalie next for the Oilers?

The Edmonton Oilers picked up a big 3–1 win over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night, but the victory came at a potentially high cost. Goaltender Tristan Jarry exited the game with an injury in just his third start with the team, leaving Edmonton wondering if they traded away their starter and already lost the replacement.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 19

Tristan Jarry hurt already, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ Oilers milestones, and Quinn Hutson’s first NHL goal

Game four of the Oilers’ five-game road trip took them to Boston for their first of two meetings with the Bruins. In a game where the details mattered, Edmonton kept things simple, stayed patient, and didn’t panic when adversity showed up.

Quinn Hutson News / The Hockey Writers / December 18

Quinn Hutson’s First NHL Goal Lifts Oilers to 3-1 Victory Over Bruins

The Boston Bruins (20-15-0) hosted the Edmonton Oilers (17-12-6) on Thursday night (Dec. 18). The Oilers defeated the Bruins 3-1 in a low-scoring affair.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 18

Oilers' Tristan Jarry leaves with injury

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry exited Thursday night’s game against the Boston Bruins with an apparent lower-body injury.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / December 18

Tristan Jarry exits early as Connor McDavid, Oilers top Bruins

Quinn Hutson scored his first NHL goal with 5:22 left in the second period, and it stood as the game-winner as the visiting Edmonton Oilers beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Thursday night.

Quinn Hutson News / Oilersnation / December 18

Quinn Hutson’s first NHL goal lifts Oilers over Bruins: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

Yeah, the Edmonton Oilers are back. On Thursday evening, the Oilers played the fourth game on their five-game road trip, taking on the Boston Bruins. They won their second consecutive game, beating the Bruins 3-1 to move to 17-12-6.

Tristan Jarry News / Daily Faceoff / December 18

Oilers’ Tristan Jarry leaves game with lower-body injury

It didn’t take long for the Edmonton Oilers to have goalie problems again, as Tristan Jarry has left Thursday’s game against the Boston Bruins with a lower-body injury.

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Tristan Jarry News / Oilersnation / December 18

Oilers’ Tristan Jarry leaves game against Bruins with lower-body injury

A concerning sight in Beantown. During the second period of Thursday night’s game against the Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry exited the game after suffering a lower-body injury.

Leon Draisaitl News / Oilersnation / December 18

A look at every player who has helped Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl reach 1,000 points

Leon Draisaitl’s done it, scoring his 1,000th point on Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins, becoming the fifth player in Edmonton Oilers history to hit the century mark with the club.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / December 18

No Surprise: Connor McDavid Is Carrying the Oilers Again

Check the standings, and you might not believe it: the Edmonton Oilers have quietly clawed into the top three in the Pacific Division. After a rough start, they’ve gone 6-3-1 over their last ten games and are finally starting to look like the team we’ve seen over the past couple of seasons.

Evan Bouchard News / NHL Trade Talk / December 18

Bouchard Reportedly Battling for 8th D Spot on Team Canada with Rookie

Pierre Lebrun on Insider Trading says Evan Bouchard‘s name has resurfaced on Team Canada’s Olympic team’s radar. Following a solid stretch of highly productive games, Bouchard seems to have overcome his early-season jitters, and the high-end defenseman people know he can be has taken over the conversation.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 18

Oilers Eagerly Awaiting Dec. 31 Olympic Roster Decisions

The Edmonton Oilers find themselves at the epicentre of the hockey world as the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano and Cortina approach. With the Dec.

Vasily Podkolzin News / Oilersnation / December 18

GDB 35.0: Offence coming around as Podkolzin shows he belongs in Oilers’ top-six (5 PM, SN)

If Russia were eligible to play in the 2026 Olympics, Vasily Podkolzin would have a strong case to make the team. Among Russian players, he is tied with Alex Ovechkin and Kirill Kaprizov for the second most five-on-five goals with nine, with Ivan Barbashev (10) just ahead.