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Oilers' Connor McDavid Back on Top of Scoring and MVP Race

For 35 or so games of the NHL season, there was a slight chance that Edmonton Oilers captain and superstar Connor McDavid would be held out of the running for the top individual awards.

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A Man Scorned: We’ve Never Seen Connor McDavid Like This Before

Connor McDavid isn’t just playing well right now — he’s playing at a level even he’s never shown before in his wildly entertaining NHL career. Often known as McJesus because it seems like he can walk on water, the run No.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 24

Oilers’ Spencer Stastney Is an Upgrade on Brett Kulak

The Edmonton Oilers made a couple of moves recently to both improve their goaltending and free up some cap space. They traded Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak, with a draft pick, to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Tristan Jarry and Samuel Poulin.

Leon Draisaitl News / NHL Trade Talk / December 24

NHL Be Ready: Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl Sends a Clear Demand

Leon Draisaitl hadn’t scored in eight games, and for a player of his caliber, that was a bit strange. Hard to call it a “slump”, no goals in eight games felt foreign, even if he was still producing points, potting 15 assists in those contests.

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 24

‘That’s got the Oilers written all over it’: Edmonton could covet Marc-André Fleury if he returns to NHL

70/30. That’s the percentage that NHL insider puts on future Hall of Fame goaltender Marc-André Fleury lacing the skates up once again, and if he were to, the Edmonton Oilers could be one of the front runners.

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 24

Leon Draisaitl has perfect reaction to Connor McDavid’s unreal night

They say Connor McDavid is the greatest player of his generation. The Edmonton Oilers star made it hard to refute that with his performance on the ice Tuesday night against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta.

NHL News / Oilersnation / December 24

Bad blood boils as Oilers dominate Flames: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

The Battle of Alberta is so back. On Tuesday evening, the Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames were not in a festive mood on Festivus, as the Oilers beat their division rivals 5-1.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / December 24

Oilers' Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid overwhelm Flames

Leon Draisaitl scored a hat trick and Connor McDavid added five assists as the Edmonton Oilers upended the visiting Calgary Flames 5-1 on Tuesday night.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 23

Oilers’ Power Play Explodes in Dominant 5-1 Victory Over Flames

The Edmonton Oilers (19-13-6) hosted the Calgary Flames (15-18-4) on Tuesday night (Dec. 23) in the second instalment of the Battle of Alberta, and the last game before the Christmas break.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 23

Scenes From Morning Skate: Oilers home record says it all as Flames come to town

Remember when the Edmonton Oilers sucked, and we all criticized them? Yeah, well, that was justified. But the schedule didn’t do them any favours. That was one of the worst schedules we’ve seen in a long time.

Connor McDavid News / Breakaway on SI / December 23

Connor McDavid Leads Red-Hot Oilers Into Battle of Alberta

The Battle of Alberta returns to Rogers Place on Dec. 23 for the first time since opening night. Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are rolling, and they'll look to extend their strong play against a Calgary Flames team they've dominated in recent years.

Trent Frederic News / NHL Trade Talk / December 23

Oilers Pivot on Trent Frederic Decision, Make Sudden Lineup Change

Based on the Oilers’ Tuesday morning skate, it looks like Trent Frederic is headed right back into the lineup — and it’s a move that feels faster than expected.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 23

It’s time for the Oilers to limit Adam Henrique’s role

The Edmonton Oilers acquired Adam Henrique ahead of the 2024 trade deadline to play in their top nine, mainly as the third-line centre. While he had some short-lived success on a line with Mattias Janmark and Connor Brown that spring, Henrique has become an offensive blackhole.

Connor Ingram News / The Hockey Writers / December 23

Ingram’s Return to NHL With Oilers is Feel-Good Moment of the Year

Goaltender Connor Ingram made his Edmonton Oilers debut at Rogers Place on Sunday (Dec. 21), making 26 saves as he backstopped the home team to a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 23

An Edmonton Oilers fan’s Christmas wish list

With Santa almost here, there is certainly a couple of items that most Edmonton Oilers fans have on their list for the good ol’ St. Nicholas. There is plenty of uncertainty for Oilers fans right now too, because of inaction, inconsistency, and inability.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 23

Happy Festivus! Let’s share our Oilers feats of strength and air out our grievances

If you’re a Seinfeld fan or have been hanging around the site for a while, you already know that December 23rd is Festivus, which means it’s time to air out our grievances and celebrate feats of strength.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Breakaway on SI / December 22

Oilers Surprising Hero Earns Praise From Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored twice in the Edmonton Oilers' 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, but after the game, he made sure to give credit to Connor Ingram.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 21

Oilers’ Tristan Jarry Out Week-To-Week, Frederic Scratched

Ahead of tonight’s game, multiple key updates came on the Oilers; new goaltender Tristan Jarry will be out a “few weeks”, as shared by Ryan Rishaug of TSN.

Tristan Jarry News / Daily Faceoff / December 21

Oilers’ Tristan Jarry out week-to-week with lower-body injury

The Edmonton Oilers will be without goaltender Tristan Jarry for the next few weeks, head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters during his pre-game media availability ahead of Sunday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 21

Oilers Activate Jack Roslovic, Reassign Quinn Hutson

The Edmonton Oilers will have a bit more oomph in the lineup in Sunday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights. Edmonton has activated winger Jack Roslovic off of long-term injured reserve after he missed just under a month of action due to an undisclosed injury.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 18