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The Oilers’ Hopes Rest on Its Two Best Players

Edmonton’s season is basically hanging by a thread here. The Oilers are down 3–2, heading into Anaheim for Game 6. Connor McDavid is clearly not at 100%, and the Oilers need to find just one more win to drag this thing back to a Game 7.

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Podkolzin and Kapanen are stepping up for the Oilers

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have long been referred to as “The Dynamic Duo” for the Edmonton Oilers for years now. In their first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks this spring, however, Vasily Podkolzin and Kasperi Kapanen are every bit as deserving of this moniker.

Kris Knoblauch News / The Oil Rig / April 30

Is Kris Knoblauch’s coaching putting the Edmonton Oilers in jeopardy?

The Edmonton Oilers are on the brink of a first-round exit, and the problems on the ice start behind the bench. Kris Knoblauch’s coaching adjustments in Game 5 made a noticeable impact, but more are still needed.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 30

Oilers Calling Up Black Aces Ahead of Must-Win Game 6 vs Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers are expected to receive reinforcements ahead of a must-win Game 6 against the Anaheim Ducks, as several players from the Bakersfield Condors are set to join the team as Black Aces.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 30

Pre-Scout: Yes, like that Oilers, but more and more often in Game 6

Has the psychological aspect of a playoff series begun? If Joel Quenneville’s theory is true, we should’ve seen the Edmonton Oilers performance against the Anaheim Ducks comin’.

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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 / Professor Press Box / April 29

Oilers Quick Hits: Structure, Key Players & Special Teams

The Edmonton Oilers didn’t just win this game 4-1; they briefly looked like a team playing the kind of structured, playoff-ready hockey that’s been inconsistent for them at different points in this series.

Evan Bouchard News / NHL Trade Talk / April 29

Bouchard’s Small Details Keep Showing Up in the Oilers’ Game

Evan Bouchard is one of those players whose presence quickly makes you realize you’re not watching a normal NHL defenseman. You’re watching a guy who sees

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 30

Oilers expected to have Black Aces join team in Anaheim ahead of Game 6

The Edmonton Oilers will be getting some reinforcements for morning skates and practices. Before the team jetted off to California ahead of Thursday night’s

Kris Knoblauch News / Oilersnation / April 29

Knoblauch’s coaching tactics: What does sitting back on a lead actually look like?

Forgive me, Gord above, for I have sinned. I have cast a shroud of doubt around Connor McDavid. I instantly felt regret when I published my last post because I worried perception wouldn’t match my intent.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / April 29

Oilers Playoff Question: Momentum vs. Matchup Management

There’s always that moment late in a season where a coach has to decide what matters more: what’s working right now, or what might be needed three weeks from now when the games get heavier.

Connor McDavid News / The Oil Rig / April 29

Connor McDavid claims ‘pressure’ is on the Ducks now as Oilers force Game 6

The Edmonton Oilers had their backs against the wall, down 3–1 in the series facing elimination on home ice, and their captain was a game-time decision.

Evan Bouchard News / Oilersnation / April 29

Fresh off praise from Paul Coffey, Oilers’ Evan Bouchard turns on clutch mode in Game 5

Before the Edmonton Oilers faced the Anaheim Ducks in Game 5, with the Oilers on the brink of elimination, Sportsnet aired a segment featuring former Oiler Luke Gazdic having a chat with Evan Bouchard and Paul Coffey, two of the most gifted offensive defencemen in franchise history.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 29

Have the Edmonton Oilers woken up?

The two-time reigning Western Conference champions got up off the mat on Tuesday night. Facing the possibility of an embarrassing, five-game elimination

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 29

Oilers keep series alive with commanding home win over Ducks

The Oilers kept their season alive Tuesday night with a 4-1 win over the Ducks at Rogers Place, forcing a Game 6 with their most complete performance of the series.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 29