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McDavid’s Hat Trick Leads Oilers to 6-2 Victory Over Predators

The Edmonton Oilers (21-16-6) hosted the Nashville Predators (19-19-4) on Tuesday night (Jan. 6) from Rogers Place, in their first meeting of the season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 6

Oilers activate Kapanen to play Tuesday, Jarry placed on LTIR

The Edmonton Oilers made multiple moves to manoeuvre the salary cap ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators. Kasperi Kapanen has been

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 6

Host Scoffs at Maple Leafs and Oilers Problem-for-Problem Trade

While it’s clear the Edmonton Oilers might have to take on a new problem to get rid of one of their own, don’t expect GM Stan Bowman to run and make a trade for Matias Maccelli from the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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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.

Leon Draisaitl News / Oilersnation / January 6

GDB 43.0: Draisaitl is Nashville’s Daddy (7 PM, SNW)

No player in the NHL has dominated a team the way Leon Draisaitl has owned the Nashville Predators recently. Draisaitl has 21 goals and 39 points in his last 15 games against the Predators dating back to the 2019-20 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6

Oilers Activate Kasperi Kapanen, Move Tristan Jarry To LTIR

The Oilers announced they’ve activated right winger Kasperi Kapanen from long-term injured reserve, allowing him to return to the lineup for tonight’s game against Nashville.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 6

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Oilers’ Press Box Is Getting Crowded With Healthy Scratches

The Edmonton Oilers’ press box is getting expensive. In the pressure cooker of the Oilers’ Stanley Cup window, a mid-season healthy scratch is not about one bad game, and forwards Trent Frederic and Andrew Mangiapane have found themselves in the press box more often recently.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 6

Scenes From Morning Skate: Oilers’ Trent Frederic, Andrew Mangiapane get deserved healthy scratches

The Edmonton Oilers are healthy-scratching Andrew Mangiapane and Trent Frederic for tonight’s game against the Nashville Predators. If you’ve been paying attention to the fanbase lately, this is exactly what they’ve been asking for.

Leon Draisaitl News / NHL Trade Talk / January 6

Leon Draisaitl on 10 Years of Oilers’ Line Chaos — 'I’m Good With It'

When asked about his constantly being asked to play with different linemates this season, many of whom are not stars in their own right, Leon Draisaitl didn’t complain.

Tristan Jarry News / Athlon Sports / January 6

Oilers' Tristan Jarry Development Emerges Before Predators Game

The Edmonton Oilers received a clear update on Tristan Jarry ahead of their matchup with the Nashville Predators. NHL reporter Tom Gazzola shared a video of Jarry on the ice working with goalie coach Peter Aubry.

Adam Henrique News / NHL Trade Talk / January 6

Oilers Deadline Idea: Old Team Could Change Henrique’s Trade Stance

As the Edmonton Oilers continue searching for a trade to move Andrew Mangiapane off the roster, the organization will likely seek other ways to clear additional cap space.

Tommy Lafreniere News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

Oilers Prospect Lafreniere Emerging as Sleeper Pick of 2025 NHL Draft

Since they’ve been in ‘win-now’ mode over the last few years, the Edmonton Oilers have traded away many draft picks in exchange for active players. These deals have helped the Oilers assemble a veteran supporting cast around Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid that has advanced to the Stanley Cup Final each of the last two seasons.

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Andrew Mangiapane News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 5

Multiple Teams Interested In Andrew Mangiapane

On Saturday, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman shared that the Edmonton Oilers were actively looking to trade forward Andrew Mangiapane. Despite the struggles that might come with attempting to trade a higher-priced winger with another year left on his contract, some potential suitors have reportedly emerged.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

Oilers’ Olympic snubs might be blessing in disguise

There was a time not that long ago when it looked like half a dozen members of the Edmonton Oilers would be competing in men’s hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina, Italy, next month.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / January 1

Oilers HC Kris Knoblauch provides critical injury update on goaltender Tristan Jarry

Combining his stints in both Pittsburgh and Edmonton, Jarry has been good for a save percentage of .906 and a goals-against average of 2.73 to go with his 12-3-1 record.

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