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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 4

Scenes From Morning Skate: The Oilers need this one

The Edmonton Oilers went 4-4 over a homestand that could’ve pushed them into first place in the Pacific Division. Instead, they got smoked 5-2 by the Toronto Maple Leafs at Rogers Place last night.

Kris Knoblauch News / Athlon Sports / February 4

Kris Knoblauch Slams Oilers After 5-2 Loss to Maple Leafs

Head coach Kris Knoblauch did not hold back after the Edmonton Oilers dropped a 5-2 decision to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. As the game began, both teams looked strong, and it ended 0-0.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 4

Pre-Scout: Oilers limp into Battle of Alberta with long-term questions brewing

Welp…that sucks. Don’t fret, though, Edmonton Oilers fans. Soon, you too will get a break from this team, a much-needed and much-deserved break at that.

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Leon Draisaitl News / Daily Faceoff / February 4

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl named Germany’s flagbearer for 2026 Winter Olympics

Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl has been named as one of Germany’s flagbearers for the 2026 Winter Olympic opening ceremony, which is set to take place in Milan, Italy, on Friday.

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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 / Oilersnation / February 4

Oilers complete disappointing homestand with loss to Leafs

The Edmonton Oilers wrapped up their longest homestand of the season on Tuesday with a 5-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, closing the door on an eight-game stretch that offered far more uncertainty than clarity.

Bauer Berry News / The Oil Rig / February 4

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: A Bauer Berry for your blueline

Teams within the system are performing at all levels with the Edmonton Oilers second in their division, the Bakersfield Condors third in theirs, and the Fort Wayne Komets second in theirs.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 4

Oilers Situation With Mangiapane Takes Another Complicated Turn

Andrew Mangiapane’s situation with the Edmonton Oilers took another complicated turn Tuesday night as questions swirled around his reduced ice time in a game where many felt he was among the team’s most effective forwards.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 4

6 Takeaways From Oilers’ 5-2 Loss to Maple Leafs

The Edmonton Oilers concluded their eight-game homestand with a 5-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night (Feb. 3). This was a high-event game that also saw a fight between Darnell Nurse and Brandon Carlo after Carlo took down Connor McDavid in the neutral zone.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 4

The Oilers penalty kill sucks again, Frederic tries to fight the wrong guy, and one more game until the Olympics

Oilers, Leafs. Leafs, Oilers. They’re games that always bring a big, split, noisy crowd to Rogers Place, and it was no different Tuesday night, with competing chants all three periods.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 4

Oilers, Flames strive to turn fortunes in Battle of Alberta

The Edmonton Oilers failed to take advantage of a lengthy homestand. Now they must try to turn the tide on the road in their final game before the Olympic break.

Edmonton Oilers News / Total Pro Sports / February 4

'This Isn’t How It Was Supposed To Go' – Connor McDavid Reveals How A Loss Ruined His Bachelor Party

For nearly a decade, Connor McDavid has carried the weight of the Edmonton Oilers on his shoulders. Every season begins with expectations, every loss magnified, and every playoff run judged by one standard alone.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / February 4

Oilers Player Sends Critical Message After Loss to Maple Leafs

The Edmonton Oilers have not been playing up to par of late, as they have now lost two games in a row following a 5-2 defeat at the hands of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 3

Refs lift Maple Leafs over Oilers in spirited game: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

Coming off an embarrassing 7-3 loss, the Edmonton Oilers were once again beaten by a team on the second half of a back-to-back. On Tuesday evening, the Oilers hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs in the penultimate game before the Olympic break, with the Oilers dropping this one 5-2.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 3

Connor McDavid shows winning desire with Players' Tribune letter

For Connor McDavid, there’s a chance for this Team Canada experience to be an international coming-out party in front of a far-reaching audience than seen at the North American-focused 4 Nations Face-Off.

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Matthew Tkachuk issues a warning to the Panthers after injury news

Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini wanted to throw it down on center ice

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Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / February 3

What Makes Connor McDavid Great? His Obsession for Winning

If there’s one thing you notice reading Connor McDavid’s letter to Canada, it’s how much he just wants to win. Not fame, not breaks, not the Bahamas. Playing to win.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / February 3

Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers linked to trade

With the timing of the season, rumors will pop up everywhere, and a recent one has the Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers rumored to be on a deal.

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