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The Oilers deserved to lose, a Connor Ingram conversation, and a tiny power play silver lining

The Oilers deserved to lose, a Connor Ingram conversation, and a tiny power play silver lining

After a sloppy, messy loss on Wednesday night, the Edmonton Oilers made their way down to Anaheim for their first of two games at the Honda Center. And

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 25
Oilers fall 7-4 to Ducks in Game 3: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

Oilers fall 7-4 to Ducks in Game 3: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

The Edmonton Oilers are down, but not out. On Friday evening, the Oilers fell 7-4 to the Anaheim Ducks, giving the Ducks a 2-1 series lead with home-ice advantage.

Jason Dickinson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24

Oilers get unfortunate Jason Dickinson injury update before Ducks Game 3

The Edmonton Oilers are preparing for Game 3 against the Anaheim Ducks. Edmonton lost Game 2 in a thrilling contest, and are hoping to regain the series lead on Friday night.

Connor McDavid News / Professor Press Box / April 24
The Steady Hand the Oilers Need Next to McDavid in Game 3

The Steady Hand the Oilers Need Next to McDavid in Game 3

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is one of those players in Edmonton who seldom grabs the headlines, but when the Oilers are at their best, he’s usually right in the middle of it.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 24
Oilers special teams concerns mimic those from 2025 series against Kings

Oilers special teams concerns mimic those from 2025 series against Kings

The Edmonton Oilers have split the first two games with the Anaheim Ducks to begin the 2026 playoffs. It’s safe to say that they haven’t been at their best.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 24
Oilers games could start later next season with no Daylight Savings Time change

Oilers games could start later next season with no Daylight Savings Time change

Edmonton Oilers fans could be staying up a little later next season to watch some hockey games.  The Alberta government is tabling a bill that would stop changing clocks twice a year and remain on permanent daylight saving time year-round.  No setting clocks back an hour in November, or spring ahead in March.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 24
Could former Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft be playing a part in Ducks’ suppression of McDavid?

Could former Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft be playing a part in Ducks’ suppression of McDavid?

Through two playoff games this year, Connor McDavid has yet to register a point. So how have the Anaheim Ducks been so successful at keeping the Edmonton Oilers captain off the scoresheet so far?

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 24
What’s Actually Going Wrong With the Oilers Right Now?

What’s Actually Going Wrong With the Oilers Right Now?

If you scroll through fan reactions right now, it’s always a bit of a circus on Reddit. There are always some jokes, some rage, and a lot of “fire this guy” energy.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / April 24
Edmonton Oilers' projected lineup for Game 3 against the Anaheim Ducks

Edmonton Oilers' projected lineup for Game 3 against the Anaheim Ducks

After a disappointing 6–4 loss in game 2 (which is possibly the first time a rotisserie chicken caused a game-changing momentum swing), the Oilers head to Anaheim trying to regain the series lead.

Kris Knoblauch News / The Oil Rig / April 24
Why Edmonton Oilers’ Head Coach Kris Knoblauch needs to make coaching adjustments

Why Edmonton Oilers’ Head Coach Kris Knoblauch needs to make coaching adjustments

We’re only two games into Round 1 of the 2026 playoffs, and unfortunately, there is already a lot to discuss when it comes to the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers had a fantastic comeback win in Game 1.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / April 23
Oilers Offer Injury Updates on McDavid and Other Key Players

Oilers Offer Injury Updates on McDavid and Other Key Players

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch addressed the media on Thursday morning as the team used a travel day to head to Anaheim ahead of Game 3 of their opening-round series.

Adam Henrique News / NHL Trade Talk / April 23
Oilers Have a Big Decision to Make on Adam Henrique

Oilers Have a Big Decision to Make on Adam Henrique

Adam Henrique is 36, on a one-year, $3 million deal that’s about to expire. Now what? He isn’t the 20–30 goal guy from his prime anymore. Nobody will hand him that kind of money for scoring.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 23
Oilers’ Best Players Need to Step Up in Series Against the Ducks

Oilers’ Best Players Need to Step Up in Series Against the Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers lost 6-4 to the Anaheim Ducks in Game 2 on Wednesday night (April 22) to tie the series at one. The Oilers’ depth has come through in the first two games.

Owen Michaels News / The Oil Rig / April 22
Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: What Owen Michaels brings to the organization

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: What Owen Michaels brings to the organization

Playoff mode is in full swing across the organization as all three levels prepare for a deep run this postseason. Maxim Beryozkin is the only prospect still playing in their respective playoffs outside of the system, and looks poised to add another championship to his resume before possibly signing with the Edmonton Oilers.

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Connor Ingram News / Daily Faceoff / April 22
What are the playoff expectations for Oilers’ Connor Ingram?

What are the playoff expectations for Oilers’ Connor Ingram?

It’s been another roller coaster of a season between the pipes for the Edmonton Oilers, who parted ways with the starter of the last couple playoff runs, Stuart Skinner, in a trade that brought in Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Jake Walman News / The Hockey Writers / April 22
Oilers Got the Jake Walman They Expected in Game 1

Oilers Got the Jake Walman They Expected in Game 1

The Edmonton Oilers were impressed enough with what they saw from Jake Walman in a short stint last season to reward him with a seven-year, $49 million deal.

Adam Henrique News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 21
Oilers’ Adam Henrique Out Day-To-Day

Oilers’ Adam Henrique Out Day-To-Day

The Edmonton Oilers were able to add star forward Leon Draisaitl back to the lineup before Monday night’s Game 1 against the Anaheim Ducks. Unfortunately, they did not leave the matchup unscathed, with depth forward Adam Henrique sustaining an undisclosed injury late in the first period.

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