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Nuge Week: A one-on-one with Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins discussing his 1,000th Game

Tonight, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will become the first Edmonton Oiler to play his first 1000 NHL games with the Oilers. Next season, he will pass Kevin Lowe for the most games played in Oilers history.

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How should the Oilers deploy their defensive pairings?

As we near the 50-game mark of the 2025-26 NHL regular-season, the Edmonton Oilers rank second place in the Pacific Division. However, their overall performance

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 18

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ Commanding 6-0 Victory Over Canucks

The Edmonton Oilers scored six second-period goals en route to a commanding 6-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night (Jan 17). This was the first time since 2013 that the Oilers have scored six goals in a single period.

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The 'NHL 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 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 18

Oilers aid Canucks tanking efforts, depth scoring steps up without Draisaitl, and Tristan Jarry’s shutout

On Thursday night, the Edmonton Oilers couldn’t buy themselves a goal. They got shut out 1-0 by Ilya Sorokin and the New York Islanders as Connor McDavid’s 20-game point streak came to a screeching halt.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Calvin Pickard News / The Hockey Writers / January 18

Oilers Losing Pickard Could Have Major Impact on Team’s Success

The Edmonton Oilers are facing a crossroads of sorts. With Tristan Jarry back to full health, they are currently riding a three-goalie tandem in Jarry, Connor Ingram, and Calvin Pickard.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 18

NHL Predictions: Jan 18 St Louis Blues vs Edmonton Oilers

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / The Hockey Writers / January 18

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ Top 5 Games With the Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is set to play the 1000th regular season game of his NHL career on Sunday (Jan. 18) when Edmonton hosts the St.

Leon Draisaitl News / Field Level Media / January 18

Without Leon Draisaitl, Oilers open 8-game homestand vs. Blues

Leon Draisaitl will miss his second straight game when the Edmonton Oilers host the St. Louis Blues on Sunday night. The former Hart Trophy recipient has taken a leave of absence and returned home to Germany due to an illness in his family.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / January 18

Oilers ride 6-goal period, goalie Tristan Jarry to shutout win over Canucks

Kasperi Kapanen and Jack Roslovic had two goals each in a six-goal second period to give the Edmonton Oilers a 6-0 blowout victory on Saturday over the host Vancouver Canucks, who are still looking for their first win of 2026.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 18

Oilers pour it on the Canucks in 6-0 win: Recap, Reaction, and Highlights

Everyone loves a good, old-fashioned butt-kicking. On Saturday evening, the Edmonton Oilers played their penultimate road game ahead of the Olympic break, smashing the Vancouver Canucks 6-0 to move their record to 24-17-8.

Leon Draisaitl News / ESPN / January 17

Oilers' Draisaitl taking leave due to family illness

Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is taking a brief leave of absence to attend to a family member's illness in Germany, the team announced Saturday.

Leon Draisaitl News / Oilersnation / January 17

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl takes leave of absence due to family illness

The Edmonton Oilers will be without Leon Draisaitl for the next number of games. The club announced that Draisaitl would be taking a leave of absence from the team to attend to a family illness in Germany.

Calvin Pickard News / NHL Trade Talk / January 17

Report Suggests a Metropolitan Division Team is Eyeing Calvin Pickard

For a long time, the Edmonton Oilers’ most pressing issue was the need to upgrade in goal—or at least add depth at the position. Now, the tables have turned.

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The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

The 'Most passes thrown by NFL season' quiz

The 'Winning NFL playoff debuts' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / January 17

Oilers' Star Closing in on Historic Milestone

The Edmonton Oilers begin a weekend back-to-back against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday with their longest-tenured player on the verge of history. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will suit up for his 999th career game at Rogers Arena on Hockey Day in Canada.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 17