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Oilers’ Connor McDavid joins exclusive group with Sidney Crosby, Patrick Kane after latest feat

The Edmonton Oilers have been playing some good hockey this season, as they’re second in the the Pacific Division with a 22-16-6 record. They were able to improve that record with a recent 4-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets, and were led by the strong play of Connor McDavid.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / January 9

Eighth time could be the charm for Oilers’ elusive three-game win streak and a look at McDavid’s ridiculous heater

In the 2023 season, the Edmonton Oilers did it on their first try. In 2024, it also occurred on their first attempt. In 2025, it took them four tries, and tomorrow night against the Los Angeles Kings, the Oilers will go for it on their eighth attempt.

Samuel Jonsson News / Oilersnation / January 9

Top Oilers goaltending prospect Samuel Jonsson named to ECHL All-Star Game

This week, top Edmonton Oilers goaltending prospect Samuel Jonsson was named to the ECHL All-Star Game. Jonsson is currently in his first season with the Oilers’ ECHL affiliate, the Fort Wayne Komets.

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Connor Ungar News / The Oil Rig / January 9

Goaltender Connor Ungar has been sensational for AHL Bakersfield

The Edmonton Oilers have been known leaguewide for having a goaltending problem for the past several years. However, that seems to be shifting in the complete opposite direction.

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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.

Andrew Mangiapane News / NHL Trade Talk / January 9

Jets and Oilers Still Being Linked in Andrew Mangiapane Trade

Trade chatter around Andrew Mangiapane is starting to heat up, and the Winnipeg Jets are emerging as a team to watch. Elliotte Friedman was the latest to bring up the Jets name again, noting on Friday’s 32 Thoughts podcast that the loss by Winnipeg to Edmonton on Thursday has that team asking serious internal questions.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 9

Oilers dominate second and third periods to hand Winnipeg 11th straight loss

Times are tough in Winnipeg. Last year’s Central Division champions, who cruised through the regular season to a 56-22-4 record, have fallen off a cliff.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / January 9

The Winnipeg Jets run out of fuel, allowing the Edmonton Oilers to roar back for a 4–3 victory

The Edmonton Oilers went out for a quick trip to Winnipeg last night to take on the Jets. After a dominant 6–2 victory over the Nashville Predators two nights earlier, the Oilers were facing a worse opponent standings-wise here.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 9

3 Takeaways From the Oilers’ 4-3 Comeback Win Against Jets

The Edmonton Oilers rallied to defeat the host Winnipeg Jets by a score of 4-3 at Canada Life Centre on Thursday (Jan. 8) night. Evan Bouchard, Zach Hyman, Connor McDavid and Vasily Podkolzin scored for the Oilers, who trailed 3-1 after the first period.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 9

Oilers News & Rumours: Mangiapane Speculation Continues, Henrique, Strome

As the Edmonton Oilers move into January, they are hoping they can hold their lead at the top of the Pacific Division and pull away as the trade deadline approaches.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 9

A classic Oilers comeback win, Connor McDavid’s point streak continues, and Trent Frederic’s return

After picking up their first win in 2026 on Tuesday over the Predators, the Edmonton Oilers were back on the road for a single stop in Winnipeg for a rematch against the struggling Jets.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Oilers Complete the Comeback to Defeat Jets 4-3

The Winnipeg Jets (15-22-5) hosted the Edmonton Oilers (22-16-6) on Thursday night (Jan. 8). The Jets came into this game scuffling, losing their last 10 games and 15 of their previous 17, including two to the Oilers.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 8

Connor McDavid continues to star as Oilers escape Jets

Connor McDavid matched a career-high 17-game point streak with a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers handed the host Winnipeg Jets their 11th straight loss with a 4-3 victory.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 8

Lowly Jets blow another lead as Oilers roar back in 4-3 win: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

For only the fourth time this season, the Edmonton Oilers have won a game after allowing the first goal. On Thursday evening, the Oilers made a long bus trip to Winnipeg to face the Jets for the third and final time this season, defeating the last-placed team 4-3.

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Tristan Jarry News / NHL Trade Talk / January 9

How does the Oilers’ Tristan Jarry trade look now?

Trading local kid Stuart Skinner to Pittsburgh felt risky—he had flashes of brilliance, but consistency wasn’t there. One game he played lights out hockey; the next game, not so much.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 8

Assessing the Oilers’ 2025 off-season midway through the season

Last summer was an interesting one for the Edmonton Oilers. Everyone remembers the beginning of the 2024 off-season, when the Oilers were able to re-sign Adam Henrique, Mattias Janmark, Corey Perry, and Connor Brown, while also adding Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson.

Boone Jenner News / NHL Trade Talk / January 8

Insider Doubles Down On Boone Jenner Being An Oilers Trade Deadline Target

It’s no secret that the Edmonton Oilers are looking to upgrade their forward group ahead of the trade deadline, with a third-line center firmly at the top of their wish list.

Andrew Mangiapane News / NHL Trade Talk / January 8

Why the Clock Is Now Ticking on an Andrew Mangiapane Trade

The clock may be officially ticking on an Andrew Mangiapane trade — and the timing matters more than the names being floated. On the January 6 episode of Oilers Now, Bob Stauffer asked Elliotte Friedman if there was a player he could see being moved in the next two to three weeks.

Kris Knoblauch News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Oilers Would Be Out of Their Minds to Fire Knoblauch

It’s impossible to ignore the noise going around, and picking up steam, across social media. The 2025-26 season has been a strange one for the Edmonton Oilers, as seemingly nobody has an idea yet as to whether or not this team is a true Stanley Cup contender.

Adam Henrique News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 8

Oilers’ Adam Henrique Out Long-Term, Placed On IR

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / January 7

Why Edmonton Oilers’ Kasperi Kapanen should be a reserve forward for Finland’s Olympic team

Last night, Edmonton Oilers forward Kasperi Kapanen made his return to the lineup after an extended injury absence. That absence included a setback at practice, when he was on the verge of returning initially.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / January 7

Red-hot Connor McDavid's hat trick sparks Oilers over Preds

The goals were McDavid's 26th, 27th and 28th and extended his point streak to 16 games.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6

Oilers Activate Kasperi Kapanen, Move Tristan Jarry To LTIR

The Oilers announced they’ve activated right winger Kasperi Kapanen from long-term injured reserve, allowing him to return to the lineup for tonight’s game against Nashville.