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Without Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on ice this season at 5-on-5, the Edmonton Oilers have been outscored 27 to 55. That translates to an atrocious 33 percent goal share, the lowest Edmonton has posted without them in the entirety of the McDavid and Draisaitl era.

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Hyman’s late goal, Bouchard’s historic performance carry Oilers over Capitals

That was certainly an exciting way to get back into the win column. After back-to-back uninspiring losses at home earlier this week, the Edmonton Oilers clawed out a wild 6-5 overtime victory over the Washington Capitals on Saturday night, evening their record at two wins and two losses through the midway point of their eight-game homestand.

Connor McDavid News / Breakaway on SI / January 25

Oilers' Connor McDavid Surpasses NHL Legend with Latest Milestone

The Oilers narrowly survived a 6-5 game against the Capitals in overtime. But while Edmonton took the win, captain Connor McDavid also reached a very special milestone.

Evan Bouchard News / NHL Trade Talk / January 25

Team Canada Snub Looks Awkward After Bouchard’s 6-Point Night

Evan Bouchard let his play speak for itself Saturday night. Stoic by nature, the Oilers defenceman plays a high-risk game that produces elite highs and frustrating lows — a contrast that may have factored into his omission from Team Canada’s 2026 Olympic roster.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 25

Bouchard’s big night, Team Canada should feel bad, and the Oilers’ gutsy win

It was gut-check time for the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. Despite opening their eight-game homestand with a dominant 5-0 win over the St. Louis Blues last Sunday, they posted two absolute stinkers against the New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins — the latter of which had me “turn off” the game.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Connor McDavid News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 25

Oilers’ Connor McDavid calls game with wicked OT goal vs. Capitals

On Saturday night at Rogers Place, the Edmonton Oilers rallied in the final minute to force overtime and defeat the Washington Capitals 6-5, with center Connor McDavid netting the game-winner just 46 seconds into extra time.

Calvin Pickard News / Oilersnation / January 25

Letters to the Editor: ‘It’s time to put a bit of respect on Calvin Pickard’

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NHL News / Athlon Sports / January 25

Tom Wilson Involved in Painful Incident With Connor McDavid During Oilers-Capitals

Connor McDavid delivered one of his best games of the season on Saturday night. The Edmonton Oilers rallied to beat the Washington Capitals 6-5 in overtime at Rogers Place.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 25

Oilers score late goal to force OT, rally past Capitals

Zach Hyman tied the game with 32 seconds left in regulation and Connor McDavid scored 47 seconds into overtime to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 6-5 win against the visiting Washington Capitals on Saturday night.

Evan Bouchard News / Oilersnation / January 25

Evan Bouchard’s three-goal, six-point night lifts Oilers over Capitals 6-5 in overtime win: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

What. A. Game. On Saturday evening, the Edmonton Oilers took on the Washington Capitals for the second and final time this season. After losing the first game 7-4, the Oilers defeated the Capitals 6-5 in one of the most entertaining games of the season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / January 24

NHL Records: 37 Seconds of Chaos in Edmonton

It was the sequence that makes hockey fans check if their TV is on fast-forward. On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the Pittsburgh Penguins turned Rogers Place into a historic shooting gallery, lighting up the Edmonton Oilers for three goals in 37 seconds.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 24

Knoblauch Not Surprised: Draisaitl Does This Every Time

Sometimes you think a player might need a minute to catch up or maybe ease back in. Then they just show up and do everything anyway? That’s Leon Draisaitl in a nutshell, and Kris Knoblauch can’t help but shake his head.

Connor Ungar News / NHL Trade Talk / January 24

The Oilers Didn’t Plan for Connor Ungar — Now They Have To

For years, the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending strategy has been reactive. Don’t spend big bucks, patch the problem. When possible, add insurance. The game plan over the past couple of seasons was to ride two solid, but inconsistent goaltenders into the playoffs, hoping that the elite offense and depth on defense would be enough.

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Leon Draisaitl News / Professor Press Box / January 24

Oilers Fans Should Expect Draisaitl to Buzz Tonight Against the Capitals

If you’re an Edmonton Oilers fan, you’re probably already wondering what Leon Draisaitl’s going to bring tonight against the Washington Capitals. After missing three games for personal reasons, he was back on Thursday against Pittsburgh, logging just under 20 minutes and firing four shots on goal.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 24

Are the Edmonton Oilers in Danger of Missing the 2026 NHL Playoffs?

The last seven days saw the Edmonton Oilers shut out the Vancouver Canucks 6-0 on Saturday (Jan. 17), blank the St. Louis Blues 5-0 on Sunday (Jan. 18), lose 2-1 to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday (Jan.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 23

Oilers Are Making a Risky Bet Relying on Jarry/Ingram Goaltending Tandem

The Edmonton Oilers have finally found a goaltending duo. That’s how it appears, at least, as Tristan Jarry and Connor Ingram have taken over the top two spots, while Calvin Pickard has been converted into a third-string role and could be traded or placed on waivers any day.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 23