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On YouTubeMatthew Savoie News / The Oil Rig / March 19
Matthew Savoie is heating up for the Edmonton Oilers
One Edmonton Oiler who doesn’t get a whole lot of attention, but is starting to show his potential is Matthew Savoie. He is currently riding a three-game point streak just when the Oilers need depth most.
Leon Draisaitl News / The Hockey Writers / March 19
Oilers Continue to Succeed Without Draisaitl
Just hours after announcing that superstar centre Leon Draisaitl is expected to miss the rest of the 2025-26 NHL regular season with a lower-body injury, the Edmonton Oilers defeated the San Jose Sharks by a score of 5-3 in front of a sellout crowd at Rogers Place on Tuesday (March 17) night.
The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz
How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Oilersnation / March 19
Oilers Game Notes: Panthers can play spoiler as lost season winds down
This won’t be a preview of a third straight Stanley Cup Final between Edmonton and Florida. The Oilers are still chasing top spot in the Pacific Division, but the Panthers are running out of time, sitting 13 points back of a playoff spot with just over a month left.
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 / The Oil Rig / March 19
Edmonton Oilers rumour roundup: Leon Draisaitl out, Connor Ingram as the starter
It has been another busy week across Oil Country, with a mix of news to keep up with. As the stage for the playoffs continues to set, there will be challenges and opportunities ahead for the Edmonton Oilers.
Bill Guerin News / Oilersnation / March 19
Top 100 Oilers: No. 42 — Bill Guerin
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Bill Guerin comes in at No.
Leon Draisaitl News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 18
Oilers GM reveals why Leon Draisaitl injury is ‘blessing in disguise’ for Stanley Cup push
The Edmonton Oilers are finishing the season without superstar forward Leon Draisaitl. Draisaitl was injured in a recent game against the Nashville Predators.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 18
If and when do the Oilers re-sign Connor Ingram?
Connor Ingram is 4-0-1 in his last six starts, with a .898 save percentage and a 2.50 goals-against average for the Edmonton Oilers. In the last five games, his five-on-five save percentage is 15th best in the NHL. Those are average numbers, you might say.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 18
How are the players the Oilers traded away this season doing on their new teams?
The 2026 trade deadline has come and gone. In total, the Edmonton Oilers traded three roster players in two separate trades. They acquired Colton Dach and Jason Dickinson from the Chicago Blackhawks, sending a 2027 top-12-protected first and Andrew Mangiapane in return.
Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / March 18
Can Connor Ingram be the Oilers’ starter down the stretch?
The Edmonton Oilers‘ goaltending situation has been a mess all season. Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard weren’t getting it done early in the season, so general manager Stan Bowman chose to act.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 18
Oilers Insider Still Believes in Tristan Jarry Over Stuart Skinner
The Edmonton Oilers—particularly GM Stan Bowman—have taken a ton of heat for the trade that sent Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick to Pittsburgh in exchange for Tristan Jarry and Samuel Poulin—and for good reason.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 18
Why Losing Its 2nd Best Player Didn’t Break the Oilers
If you’ve been watching the Edmonton Oilers this season, you know the story. The team has been carried by two absolute superstars, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 18
Oilers Thoughts: Savoie showing he belongs on the top line, Podkolzin rising as a fan favourite, and Nugent-Hopkins to take on a bigger role with Draisaitl out, and more
When news broke that Leon Draisaitl would be out of the lineup for the remainder of the regular season, I think everyone in Oil Country went through their own mini stages of grief, before the reality set in that it would take a team-wide effort from the rest of the Edmonton Oilers to fill his shoes.
NHL News / The Oil Rig / March 18
Luck of the Irish in the Edmonton Oilers’ favour as they beat San Jose Sharks 5-3
Happy (belated) St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! On this occasion, the Edmonton Oilers took on the San Jose Sharks at Rogers Place. Teal does count as a shade of green if you consider it a mixture of green and blue.
Leon Draisaitl News / Breakaway on SI / March 18
Oilers GM Expects Leon Draisaitl Back for End of Regular Season
The Edmonton Oilers received positive news regarding Leon Draisaitl's injury status. General manager Stan Bowman told Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman that the star center should return before the regular season concludes if his recovery progresses as expected.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 18
Oilers European free agent targets: Could Alexander Smolin deepen Edmonton’s goaltending ranks?
With leagues around the world either in the midst of, or gearing up for, playoff season, attention naturally begins to shift toward notable free agents.
Kris Knoblauch News / NHL Trade Talk / March 18
Kris Knoblauch Lands on Insider’s Short List of Coaches on the Hot Seat
It’s safe to say a lot is riding on how the rest of the 2025–26 season goes for the Edmonton Oilers. A big win on Tuesday night propelled them into a tie with the Anaheim Ducks atop the Pacific Division, though with how tight the standings are, things can change in the blink of an eye—especially now without Leon Draisaitl.
NHL News / Oilersnation / March 18
Strong third period, depth scoring lead Oilers past desperate Sharks
The Oilers have opened their four-game homestand with two wins. Edmonton held off a San Jose Sharks team desperate for points on Tuesday, with five different scorers finding the back of the net in a 5-3 victory.
Evan Bouchard News / The Hockey Writers / March 18
Oilers’ Evan Bouchard Has a Case for the Norris Trophy
No matter the turnover the Edmonton Oilers’ blue line sees or the criticism it faces, one guy has seemed to keep proving why he is the number one guy in the group.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 18
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins leads by example, Connor Murphy’s first as an Oiler, and a Leon Draisaitl-sized hole
Despite beating the Predators on Sunday night, the big story from the evening was Leon Draisaitl leaving the game after a hit along the boards, which clearly left more damage than we might have initially anticipated.
Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / March 17
Leon Draisaitl's injury could dramatically change NHL Western Conference playoff race
His injury not only significantly weakens the Oilers lineup. It also creates a potential opening for some other teams in the Western Conference playoff race.
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