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Oilers Prospect Update: Howard, Leppänen and Akey continue to impress as playoffs loom for Condors

Since our last update, the Bakersfield Condors played four games from March 20 to 28. They lost the first game to the San Diego Gulls by a whopping 7-4 score, with Matt Tomkins fighting it that night.

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Oilers sign prospect William Nicholl to entry-level contract

The Edmonton Oilers signed an up-and-coming prospect to his first NHL contract on Wednesday. William Nicholl is now officially a member of the Edmonton

William Nicholl News / Daily Faceoff / April 1

Oilers sign William Nicholl to entry-level contract

A junior hockey veteran has signed his first NHL contract. On Wednesday, the Edmonton Oilers announced that the team has signed forward William Nicholl to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Connor Ingram News / NHL Trade Talk / April 1

Connor Ingram’s Best Games Depend on More Than Just Saves

Connor Ingram’s game log since late February reads like an object lesson in how much a goalie depends on the five men ahead of him. Fifteen starts from Feb 25 to Mar 31, 2026, a 9-6 record, and a stack of full 60‑minute nights tells you two things right away.

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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

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / April 1

Atlantic Division Team One to Watch for Darnell Nurse This Offseason?

A Darnell Nurse trade has always felt somewhat far-fetched, given his contract and full no-movement clause; however, recent smoke suggests that this offseason could actually be the time a deal comes to fruition.

Edmonton Oilers News / 5 GOATs / April 1

NASCAR’s Brad Moran addresses outcry over length of stage cautions at Martinsville, explains TV’s role

NASCAR Cup Series managing director Brad Moran admitted Wednesday that the length of stage cautions were too long during this past Sunday’s race at Martinsville Speedway.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 1

Edmonton Oilers’ 3 Stars for March

The Edmonton Oilers have slowly found their game in March, posting a 9-4-1 record. Their overall record has improved to 38-28-9 for 85 points. They find themselves just two points behind the Anaheim Ducks for the division lead.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / April 1

Edmonton Oilers new top line proves youth is key

Lineups are an important part of every NHL team and are the biggest factor in determining how far they will make it in the playoffs or what kind of success will be seen in the regular season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 1

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 3-0 Victory Over Kraken

The Edmonton Oilers won for the fourth consecutive game, beating the visiting Seattle Kraken by a score of 3-0 at Rogers Place on Tuesday (March 31). Max Jones, Kasperi Kapanen and Connor McDavid each scored a goal for Edmonton.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 1

Four-game winning streak has Oilers just two points back of Pacific Division lead

For the first time this season, the Oilers are on a four-game winning streak. After struggling for much of the year to string more than two wins together, Edmonton appears to be settling into a groove at the right time.

Connor Ingram News / Oilersnation / April 1

Oilers’ depth scoring leads the way, Connor Ingram’s birthday shutout, and four wins in a row

The Edmonton Oilers pulled out a massive win on Saturday afternoon against the Anaheim Ducks, and last night they had a chance to keep the good times rolling against another divisional opponent.

Connor Ingram News / Field Level Media / March 31

Connor Ingram, Oilers blank Kraken, tighten Pacific race

Connor Ingram made 27 saves for his second shutout of the season and Connor McDavid extended his goal streak to five games as the Edmonton Oilers recorded a 3-0 victory over the visiting Seattle Kraken on Tuesday.

Connor Ingram News / Oilersnation / March 31

Ingram’s birthday shutout leads Oilers to 3-0 win over Kraken: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

For the first time this season, the Edmonton Oilers have won four consecutive games. On Tuesday evening, the Oilers played the second of four games at home, defeating the Seattle Kraken by a score of 3-0, their fifth shutout of the season.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 31

Oilers NCAA free agent targets: The offensive upside of 6-foot-6 defenceman Isaiah Norlin fits Edmonton’s needs

The NCAA Frozen Four is set, with all but four programs eliminated from their 2025-26 seasons. As tradition goes, this has opened a wide pool of free-agent talent for NHL teams to pursue, assuming those players haven’t already signed.

Matthew Savoie News / NHL Trade Talk / March 31

Savoie’s Surge: Is Edmonton’s Next Key Piece Already Here?

There’s a useful hockey truth buried in Matt Savoie’s recent run with the Edmonton Oilers: opportunity without readiness is wasted; readiness without opportunity is frayed potential.

Roby Jarventie News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 31

Edmonton Oilers Reassign Roby Jarventie

The Edmonton Oilers have reassigned forward Roby Järventie to their AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors. The move leaves the Oilers with 13 healthy forwards on their active roster.

Evan Bouchard News / The Oil Rig / March 31

14 Points, 8 Games: Can Evan Bouchard Do the Impossible and reach the 100-point mark?

The numbers are starting to feel real for Evan Bouchard and the Edmonton Oilers. With eight games left in the regular season, Bouchard sits at 86 points, which is just 14 away from becoming the first Oilers defenseman to reach 100 points since the 1984-85 campaign.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 31

Oilers Prospect Update: Tomáš Cibulka adds another layer of skill to the Edmonton Oilers pipeline

Oilers Prospect Update: Tomáš Cibulka adds another layer of skill to the Edmonton Oilers pipeline Edmonton Oilers prospect update Tomáš Cibulka another layer skill system Tomáš Cibulka is officially the newest Edmonton Oilers prospect after he signed his two-year entry-level deal late last week.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 31

Insider Reveals Edmonton Oilers’ Offseason Priorities

The Edmonton Oilers are currently fighting for playoff positioning in the Pacific Division, and that’s all on their minds with eight games remaining in the 2025–26 regular season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / March 31

Oilers Aim for Fourth Consecutive Victory Against Struggling Kraken

The Edmonton Oilers will attempt to extend their winning streak to four games tonight when they host the Seattle Kraken at Rogers Place. Edmonton enters the contest riding momentum from three consecutive victories while chasing the Anaheim Ducks for the Pacific Division lead.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 31

Oilers’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

This has not been the kind of season that head coach Kris Knoblauch or Connor McDavid anticipated for the Edmonton Oilers. After back-to-back appearances in the Stanley Cup Finals, the Oilers had established themselves as a Western Conference powerhouse with the ability to string peak performances together.

Max Jones News / The Hockey Writers / March 31

Oilers’ Max Jones Is Having a Quiet Impact This Season

Winners of three straight games, the Edmonton Oilers are firing on all fronts at the moment. They are getting help from everywhere in the lineup, even from players you wouldn’t expect.

Curtis Lazar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 28

Oilers Activate Curtis Lazar Off LTIR

Earlier this week, the Oilers had indicated that Curtis Lazar was expected to rejoin the team sometime next month. Instead, he’s ahead of schedule as the team announced (Twitter link) that he would be centering Edmonton’s fourth line today against Anaheim, meaning he has been activated off LTIR.