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Isaac Howard gushes over playing alongside 'best player in the world' Connor McDavid

For rookie winger Isaac Howard the transition from college standout to NHL rookie has been a steep climb. But the 21-year-old is trying to make the most of the challenge and particularly the opportunity to skate alongside Connor McDavid, as the youngster noted after the Friday practice skate.

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4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 3-2 Loss to the Kraken

The Edmonton Oilers’ mediocre play continued on Saturday (Oct. 25) against the Seattle Kraken in a 3-2 loss at Climate Pledge Arena. The Kraken got two

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 26

Oilers scoring struggles stay in the spotlight

The Edmonton Oilers took some steps in the right direction Saturday night. The good: They outshot the Seattle Kraken 33-23, with a +10 shot differential, their highest since Game 2 of the season against the Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 26

Two goals from old friend Eberle lift Kraken over Oilers: Recap, Highlights, and Reaction

The Edmonton Oilers’ early-season struggles have continued. On Saturday night, the Oilers played the first game of a back-to-back, falling 3-2 to the Seattle Kraken despite outplaying one of the newest teams in the National Hockey League.

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The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Andrew Mangiapane News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

Andrew Mangiapane Finding His Place in Oilers’ Lineup

It’s funny how hockey careers twist and turn. One minute you’re scoring goals in Calgary, the next you’re back in Alberta—but wearing a blue sweater. When Andrew Mangiapane joined the Edmonton Oilers this fall, I’ll admit I wasn’t sure what to expect.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

How long is Steve Yzerman's leash with the Detroit Red Wings?

Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

One rookie to watch on all 32 NHL teams in 2025-26

Best hockey line nicknames of all time

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / October 25

Edmonton Oilers Pregame Thoughts

Thursday night’s game wasn’t how you usually want to win or how you draw up winning; it was the most random way to win. I often leave the topic of officiating alone in my articles, because every fanbase, from time to time, says that referees are always against the teams they cheer for.

Kris Knoblauch News / The Oil Rig / October 25

Kris Knoblauch admits Oilers are ‘not playing very good hockey’ ahead of road trip

The Edmonton Oilers are about to hit the road again with two games out west against Seattle and Vancouver, still searching for the kind of consistent rhythm that defined them last spring. They’ve managed flashes of their true form through the first stretch of the 2025–26 season, but things are far from stable.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 25

Oilers’ Next Contract Signing Could Catch Fans Off Guard

It might surprise some fans, but the next contract given out by the Edmonton Oilers could be to a player that few had on their radar. Names like Brett Kulak, Stuart Skinner, and Calvin Pickard might have been the top guesses when it came to the team’s next extension, but re-signing Noah Philp might be a priority.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 25

Oil Check 1: Not The Worst Start?

We are eight games into the 2025-26Edmonton Oilers season, which means it is time for the first Oil Check of the year. The Oilers are 4–3–1, which is their best eight-game start since 2022–23, when they went 5–3 to kick off that campaign.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 25

Looking at potential options if the Oilers decide to trade for a goalie

The conversation surrounding the Edmonton Oilers and their goaltending never seems to go away. While the Oilers have gotten off to another ho-hum start at 4-3-1, the issue has been more due to their offense than their goaltending.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / October 24

Oilers’ Ike Howard Reveals Game Plan for Playing With McDavid

As the Edmonton Oilers go out on the road for back-to-back games against the Seattle Kraken and Vancouver Canucks, the team is giving rookie forward Isaac “Ike” Howard a major opportunity.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 24

Oilers Prospect Update: Positive early results for new-look AHL Condors

The Bakersfield Condors have a lot of new faces this year, and this roster is a fun one to watch. Not only that, it’s a deep group. With all the interesting additions made by Stan Bowman over the summer, it’s actually Rem Pitlick leading the team in scoring with six points in three games.

Isaac Howard News / The Oil Rig / October 24

Breaking down key development factors for the Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have hit a plateau in developing their youth. Oftentimes, the organization throws players into the metaphorical fire, which benefits no one.

Zach Hyman News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Oilers Announce Good Zach Hyman Injury Update

The Edmonton Oilers may soon be getting a major boost to their lineup with Zach Hyman trending toward a return earlier than expected. Head coach Kris Knoblauch said Thursday that Hyman could be back in early November, possibly as soon as Nov.

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz

The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

The 'MLB playoff RBI leaders' quiz

Connor McDavid News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 24

Oilers’ Connor McDavid ties Jari Kurri on franchise all-time list with unreal night

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid added another historic milestone to his decorated career on Thursday night, assisting on three game-changing goals in a wild 6-5 comeback victory over the Montreal Canadiens at Rogers Place.

Zach Hyman News / NHL Trade Talk / October 23

Oilers Offer Positive Update on Zach Hyman’s Return

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch says he’s hopeful Zach Hyman can make his return in the first week of November — as early as Nov. 1st. Speaking after the Oilers’ practice on Thursday, Knoblauch noted that Hyman is upbeat and in good spirits, practicing with the team and inching closer and closer to a return to games.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / October 23