Edmonton Oilers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Oilers Could Be Getting Draisaitl Back in Round 1 of the Playoffs

There was some good news for the Edmonton Oilers at their morning skate on April 13. Injured forward Leon Draisaitl was out on the ice at practice and according to TSN’s Ryan Rishaug, he looked to be skating fairly well.

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Connor McDavid carrying the Oilers, Connor Ingram gets no run support, and injury timelines

After falling to the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon, the Oilers returned to Rogers Place for their final two regular-season games of the year.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 14

Oilers fall to Avs in shootout, slip 2 points back of Knights

Nathan MacKinnon scored the decisive goal in a shootout, Scott Wedgewood made 30 saves through regulation and overtime plus one more in the shootout, and the visiting Colorado Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Monday night.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 14

Playoff atmosphere arrives as Oilers fall to Avalanche in shootout: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

The penultimate game has come to an end, and the Edmonton Oilers will need some help. On Monday evening, the Oilers hosted the Colorado Avalanche for their second-to-last regular-season game, falling 2-1 in a shootout.

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 13

Oilers’ Draisaitl feeling good on injury recovery: ‘I’m not there yet’

Leon Draisaitl says he’s feeling pretty good, but there still needs to be time before he returns to the Edmonton Oilers lineup. The Oilers second leading scorer spoke to the media on Monday after participating in practice on the fifth line.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Chris Pronger News / Oilersnation / April 13

Chris Pronger reveals he agreed to long-term contract with Oilers while drunk

When Chris Pronger was traded to the Edmonton Oilers on Aug. 3, 2005 and signed a long-term contract hours later, he was drunk and didn’t consult with his wife, Lauren, before signing the deal.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 13

GDB 81.0: Oilers can finish anywhere from first to fourth in Pacific Division (7:30 PM, SNW)

There are four days remaining in the NHL season, and the Edmonton Oilers can finish in four different playoff positions. They can win the Pacific, finish second or third, or finish fourth, which would be the second wild card spot and a date with the Colorado Avalanche in the first round.

Chris Pronger News / Oilersnation / April 13

Ask Dubey: Chris Pronger says Oilers’ 2006 Stanley Cup loss ‘still doesn’t sit well’

Welcome back to another edition of Ask Dubey, where this week we have a very special guest joining the show. Edmonton Oilers fans know him well from the key role he played in the team’s run to the 2006 Stanley Cup Final, and on this week’s episode, Chris Pronger joined me to share some of his best memories.

Connor McDavid News / Viral Sports News / April 13

Edmonton Oilers Expected to Make Major Connor McDavid Decision

The Edmonton Oilers face a challenging road ahead as they attempt to secure the long-term future of their franchise cornerstone, Connor McDavid. The elite forward recently agreed to a modest two-year extension worth $25 million, carrying an average annual value of $12.5 million.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 13

Morning Skate Provides New Updates on Injured Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers’ injured list has been rather lengthy of late, so every practice as they approach the playoffs becomes that much more important. That was certainly the case during Monday’s morning skate, which provided plenty to unpack, including a mix of good and bad news.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 13

Edmonton Oilers’ Path to the Stanley Cup

The Edmonton Oilers have a clear blueprint for winning the Stanley Cup—but executing it consistently over four playoff rounds is the challenge. The team is built around elite talent, led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, but it will take far more than superstar dominance to win a championship.