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One glaring Oilers weakness: Analyzing Edmonton’s 5-on-5 second period struggles

The Edmonton Oilers are off to a great start at 11-2-3. Many facets of their game are strong, but there is one specific area that has been a concern. Their five-on-five play in the second period.

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Oilers Prospect Update: Condors early season struggles continue

It was another disappointing weekend for the depleted Bakersfield Condors. With losses against the Abbotsford Canucks and San Jose Barracuda this past weekend, the Condors now sit at the bottom of the Pacific Division with a 0.389% win percentage.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / November 4

Oilers strong road trip continues to show they're a contender

The Edmonton Oilers had never had a season where they successfully swept both the California and New York state teams within a single road trip. That achievement remained just beyond their grasp as the Oilers fell to the New Jersey Devils in a shoot out on Tuesday night.

Nikita Kucherov News / The Oil Rig / November 4

Edmonton Oilers rumours roundup: The possibility of landing Nikita Kucherov

The Edmonton Oilers continue to roll onwards, accumulating a strong record to start the season. As a team with championship aspirations, the speculation around what the Oilers could or should add is always prevalent.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

Mukhamadullin’s Maturation Suggests Oilers Made a Solid Bet in the Darnell Nurse Trade

Fifteen games into the 2026-27 season, the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to move Darnell Nurse looks better than it did a few weeks ago, largely thanks to the improved play of defenceman Shakir Mukhamadullin.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 4

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is the oiliest Oiler of all, Jake Walman in the lineup, and stealing a point in New Jersey

After sweeping their back-to-back weekend against the Islanders and Rangers, the Edmonton Oilers rolled into New Jersey in pursuit of a clean road trip and fourth consecutive win overall.

NHL News / Oil on Whyte / November 4

Oilers strong middle frame earns a point against the New Jersey Devils

The bad news: the Edmonton Oilers lost 4-3 to the New Jersey Devils in a game that, despite going to a shootout, didn't necessarily feel like it would go the distance.

Jake Walman News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Oilers Shouldn’t Panic Over Jake Walman’s Slow Start

It’s been a problem-free start to the season for the most part for the Edmonton Oilers. With a 11-2-3 record, almost everything has gone right; almost because there’s always something or someone to worry about.

Brad Lambert News / The Oil Rig / November 4

Should the Edmonton Oilers claim Brad Lambert?

News recently dropped that the Winnipeg Jets have placed young forward Brad Lambert on waivers. He is a young centreman who, at one point, was a highly valued prospect.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-3 Shootout Loss to the Devils

The Edmonton Oilers capped off their three-game road trip last night with a game against the New Jersey Devils, but were unable to keep their perfect road record alive.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Oilersnation / November 4

As Nugent-Hopkins sets Oilers games played record, team falls in shootout

On a night when Ryan Nugent-Hopkins set the Edmonton Oilers franchise record for games played, it’s only fitting that he was one of the best players on the ice.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 4

Watch Oilers’ Connor McDavid unleash filthy shootout goal against Connor Hellebuyck

Even though the Edmonton Oilers ultimately fell in a shootout against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday evening at Prudential Center, captain Connor McDavid continued his truly otherworldly start to the season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / November 4

Oilers are poised to make 2026-27 their year

The Edmonton Oilers never disappoint their fans. Whether it’s the worse start in franchise history in 1993-1994 going 3-14-1 for 7 points (basically the

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The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 3

Instant Reaction: Oilers close road trip with shootout loss to Devils

The Edmonton Oilers continue to rack up points. On Tuesday evening, the Oilers played the final game of three on the road, taking on the New Jersey Devils.

Isaac Howard News / Oilersnation / November 3

Howard out ‘a couple weeks’ with injury after getting kneed against Islanders

The Edmonton Oilers will be without winger Isaac Howard for the next couple of weeks, head coach Mike Babcock revealed Tuesday. Howard, 22, was injured early in Saturday’s matinee against the New York Islanders, when, just 2:22 into the game, he went knee-on-knee with Emil Heineman.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / November 3

Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins sets franchise record for most games played

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has set the franchise record for the most regular-season games played.

Oilers' Evan Bouchard joins elite company with early-season production

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / NHL Trade Talk / November 3

Nugent-Hopkins Has Earned a Lasting Place in Oilers History

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is set to play his 1,038th regular-season game with the Edmonton Oilers against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, moving past Kevin Lowe for the franchise record.

Isaac Howard News / Field Level Media / November 3

Oilers coach: F Isaac Howard out 'a couple weeks'

Edmonton Oilers forward Isaac Howard will miss "a couple weeks" with an injury sustained in Saturday's victory against the New York Islanders, head coach Mike Babcock said Tuesday.

Isaac Howard News / Daily Faceoff / November 3

Oilers’ Howard out week-to-week with lower-body injury

A young up-and-comer is going to miss an extended period of time. When speaking to the media on Tuesday, Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock revealed that forward Isaac Howard is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Oilersnation / November 3

GDB 16.0: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins set to break Oilers franchise record for games played (6:30 pm, SN+)

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins made his NHL debut on Oct. 9, 2011, against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He scored the tying goal in the third period, and the Edmonton Oilers won 2-1 in a shootout.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Set to Break Oilers’ All-Time Games Played Record

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is set to break the franchise’s all-time games-played record when he suits up tonight (Nov. 3) against the New Jersey Devils.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / NHL Trade Talk / November 3

Oilers having some fun with Nugent-Hopkins as he sets franchise record

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will set a franchise record for the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night as he plays his 1038th career NHL game for the organization. Nugent-Hopkins, the Oilers’ first-overall pick in 2011, will suit up against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.

Evan Bouchard News / Trade Talk Sports / November 2

Oilers Evan Bouchard Is Chasing Legends. But Is There More?

Evan Bouchard has joined a list of pretty impressive names. Bobby Orr. Al MacInnis. And now the Edmonton Oilers defenceman. That’s pretty good company to keep, isn’t it?

Edmonton Oilers News / Trade Talk Sports / November 2

McDavid Is Breaking Gretzky Records Again. Are We Getting Used to It?

Some records are records; others make you stop and think for a moment. The Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid reaching 30 assists in just 15 games belongs in the second category.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 2

Oilers' Evan Bouchard joins elite company with early-season production

Connor McDavid isn't the only member of the Edmonton Oilers who's enjoying an historic start to the season.

Connor McDavid becomes fastest player in history to 30 assists in a season

Penguins' Sidney Crosby sets record for most assists with one franchise

Predators acquire Shane Wright from Kraken for Matthew Wood

Capitals acquire Remi Poirier from Devils for draft pick

Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov fined for roughing Blackhawks’ Alex Vlasic

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / November 1

Oilers’ McDavid becomes fastest player in NHL history to 30 assists in a season

The 2026-27 NHL season has already been a historic one for Connor McDavid. He continued to add to it Sunday night. The Edmonton Oilers’ captain had a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers, becoming the fastest player to record 30 assists in a single season at just 15 games.

Matt Tomkins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1

Matt Tomkins To Make Oilers Debut Sunday Against Rangers

After Edmonton’s 4-0 win over the Islanders on Saturday, coach Mike Babcock announced that Matt Tomkins will make his Oilers debut tonight against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden, via Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.