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Oilers Officially Name Their Starting Goalie Moving Forward

The roller-coaster ride that has been Edmonton’s goaltending situation this season has taken another turn, though this one shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise.

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McDavid calls on NHL to audit suspension process

Connor McDavid called on the NHL to investigate how it doles out suspensions in the wake of a controversial ban of just five games for Radko Gudas' hit on Auston Matthews.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 15

How the Oilers have changed since the Olympic break

The Olympics gave the Edmonton Oilers a rare three-week reset after a disappointing stretch of hockey. They limped into the break with an underwhelming 4-5 record despite playing eight of those nine games at home.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 15

Oilers Game Notes: Predators visit Edmonton trying to keep faint playoff hopes alive

After an uneven four-game road trip that started with promise and ended in frustration, the Oilers are back in Edmonton for a four-game homestand. First up on Sunday evening are the Nashville Predators, a team desperately in need of points after losing to the basement-dwelling Canucks earlier this week.

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How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 15

Oilers May Have Playoff Workaround to Solve Goalie Concerns

According to Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal, the Edmonton Oilers might not be able to do anything about their goaltending situation during the regular season, but the playoffs are a bit of a different animal.

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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

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / March 15

Oil Check 8: A frustrated and frustrating Edmonton Oilers team

Since the return from the Olympic break it has been an uneven stretch of play for the Edmonton Oilers. Perhaps as much should be expected, given that is exactly how the Oilers have performed throughout the season.

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 15

Pre-Scout: Oilers begin four-game homestand vs Nashville Predators

In the immortal words of Dr. Evil to Austin Powers, “We’re not so different, you and I…” The Edmonton Oilers only get 48 hours to chew on their Bettman point after blowing a two-goal, third-period lead against the St.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 14

Oilers, Predators out to improve positioning in playoff race

The Edmonton Oilers return home to host the Nashville Predators on Sunday, looking to move on from a 3-2 overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues on Friday night.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / March 14

What’s the Oilers’ Problem This Season?

If you’ve been watching the Edmonton Oilers this season, you may have noticed a pattern. The team plays well for long stretches. They generate chances, control the puck, and usually build a lead.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 14

Top 100 Oilers: No. 43 — Kelly Buchberger

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Kelly Buchberger comes in at No.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / March 14

Insider’s Comments Spark Connor McDavid-to-Montreal 'What If'

Insider Pierre LeBrun has been adamant in his stance that if Connor McDavid and the Oilers flame out early this postseason, his future in Edmonton could come into question much sooner than many anticipated after he initially signed an extension.

Connor Ingram News / The Hockey Writers / March 14

Connor Ingram May Be the Oilers’ Best Option in Net

Goalies are a funny breed. Sometimes they come out of nowhere, and sometimes they vanish just as quickly. One minute, they’re lights out, the next, they aren’t.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 14

Strong effort wasted as Oilers hope lost point doesn’t ‘come and haunt us later’

The Edmonton Oilers accomplished the bare minimum, securing a winning record on their four-game road trip this past week. They secured big wins over the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche in the first two games of the trip, dropped a stinker against the Dallas Stars, and watched the St.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 14

Four positives from Oilers’ four-game road trip: Frederic is finding a new gear, the Nurse-Murphy pairing has potential, and more

The Edmonton Oilers went 2-1-1 on their recent four-game road trip, which isn’t bad, but giving up a two-goal lead last game against the St. Louis Blues and losing in overtime certainly stung, letting a valuable point slip away.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 14

Oilers Learning the Consequences of Fixing What Wasn’t Broken

A recent article by The Old Prof at The Hockey Writers raises an interesting question about the Edmonton Oilers and the direction the organization has taken this season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / March 14

Looking at the rest of the schedule for the Edmonton Oilers

As usual, the Edmonton Oilers are in the thick of the playoff race in the Pacific, not only vying for a playoff spot but the team’s first division win since 1987.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 14

Every Father-Son Duo in Edmonton Oilers History

From Brady and Matthew Tkachuk to Sam Reinhart, there seem to be more sons of former NHLers in the league than ever before. Some, such as Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi, are even playing for the same teams as their fathers did a generation ago.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 14

Oilers’ End-of-Season Winning Streak May Not Happen in 2025-26

There’s an annual ritual that takes place in Oil Country every March. As the weather slowly warms up, geese can be seen returning from their southern holiday, and the Edmonton Oilers get on an end-of-season heater.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 14

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 3-2 Overtime Loss to Blues

The Edmonton Oilers concluded their four-game road trip with a 3-2 overtime loss against the St. Louis Blues on Friday night (March 13), in another game that got away.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 14

Oilers blow two-goal lead in St. Louis, Connor Ingram’s return, and a hat-tip to Kasperi Kapanen

Only 24 hours after a wrestling match broke out at the Oilers game Thursday night in Dallas, the boys were right back to work to wrap up their road trip with a visit to St.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 13

Oilers Place Colton Dach On LTIR, Recall Max Jones

The Oilers added some grit to the bottom of their lineup earlier this month when they acquired Colton Dach from Chicago (along with Jason Dickinson for

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 12

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon has major penalty against Oilers rescinded

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon has had his major penalty for goalie interference from Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers rescinded.

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