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Leon Draisaitl, Oilers send series back to Anaheim for Game 6

Leon Draisaitl scored two goals for the Edmonton Oilers, who stayed alive in their Western Conference first-round playoff series with a 4-1 win against the visiting Anaheim Ducks in Game 5 on Tuesday night.

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Draisaitl’s two goals help Oilers force Game 6 with 4-1 win over Ducks: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

The Edmonton Oilers‘ season isn’t done just yet. With their backs up against the wall, the Oilers hosted the Anaheim Ducks for Game 5 of their first-round series, down 3-1.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 28

Two Reasons You Shouldn’t Count the Oilers Out Tonight

Don’t write off the Edmonton Oilers yet. There are two plain reasons they can beat the Anaheim Ducks tonight and keep this thing alive. One reason lies in superstar talent, the other lies in habit and history.

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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 28

GDB +5.0: Oilers’ Game 5 motto is simple: Just Win (8 PM, CBC)

For the rest of the week the outcome is simple. Win and keep playing, lose and go home. For the first time this season the Edmonton Oilers face elimination from the 2026 playoffs.

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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.

Connor McDavid News / Field Level Media / April 28

Oilers star Connor McDavid (ankle) game-time decision for Game 5

As the Edmonton Oilers face possible elimination from the playoffs Tuesday night, they may have to do so without star center Connor McDavid, a game-time decision due to an ankle injury.

Connor Ingram News / Daily Faceoff / April 28

Oilers’ Connor Ingram to start Game 5 against Ducks

On the brink of elimination, the Edmonton Oilers are making another change in net. Connor Ingram will be the Oilers’ starting goaltender for Tuesday’s Game 5 against the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / April 28

What Does Edmonton Have to Do to Stay in This Series?

You can talk about the controversial overtime call all you want, and sure, in a perfect world, the Edmonton Oilers would love to hang this whole loss on that one moment and move on.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 28

Scenes from Morning Skate: McDavid, Dickinson ‘game-time’ decisions as Ingram starts in Game 5 against Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers are going back to their starting goaltender heading into Game 5, while the captain’s health is under scrutiny. Connor McDavid and Jason Dickinson did not lace them up at morning skate on Tuesday, making the line combinations scattered.

Connor McDavid News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 28

Oilers’ Connor McDavid Made Game-Time Decision For Game 5

According to TSN’s Chris Johnston, Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid has been made a game-time decision for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Additional reports indicate McDavid has been dealing with an undisclosed injury, but has not missed a game in the postseason up to this point.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 28

McDavid a Game-Time Decision for Oilers In Game 5

Connor McDavid was not on the ice as the Edmonton Oilers took their pre-game skate on Tuesday. The assumption was that he was likely being rested before taking part in an elimination game.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / April 28

Oilers’ Connor McDavid a game-time decision ahead of Game 5

Well…this isn’t good news if you’re an Edmonton Oilers fan. When speaking to the media, head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed that captain Connor McDavid is considered a game-time decision for Game 5 of the Pacific Division Semifinal against the Anaheim Ducks.

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Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

Oilers’ Misery Continues as McDavid Refuses to Comment on His Health

The Edmonton Oilers are in a world of trouble right now. After picking up a win in Game 1 over the Anaheim Ducks, they have since dropped three straight and are now on the verge of being eliminated on home ice in Game 5 this coming Tuesday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 28

Connor McDavid named finalist for the 2026 Ted Lindsay Award

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has officially been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Ted Lindsay Award. The award is presented annually to the player who is deemed “most outstanding” as voted by fellow members of the NHL Players’ Association.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / April 28

Edmonton Oilers’ specials teams are struggling against the Anaheim Ducks

There are a number of reasons why the Edmonton Oilers find themselves down 3–1 to the Anaheim Ducks. Poor defensive play, a seeming lack of effort, failure to get a timely save.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 28

Losing in the first round may not be the worst outcome for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are on the brink of elimination. After back-to-back Stanley Cup appearances, and three Western Conference Finals in four years, there’s no room for error in their first-round matchup against the Anaheim Ducks.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

3 Keys to the Oilers Defeating the Ducks in Game 5

The Edmonton Oilers are looking to stay alive at Rogers Place on Tuesday (April 28), when they host the Anaheim Ducks for Game 5 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs first round.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

Oilers could benefit from a first-round exit

The Edmonton Oilers are on the brink of elimination after losing 4-3 in overtime to the Anaheim Ducks in Game 4. They look a step behind, and they are having a difficult time keeping up with the Ducks’ speed and relentless forecheck.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 27

Has fatigue set in for the Edmonton Oilers?

Things are looking bleak for the two-time defending Western Conference champions. The Edmonton Oilers squandered a chance to tie their Pacific Division Semifinal against the Anaheim Ducks, blowing a pair of leads in Game 4 before ultimately losing on a controversial goal in overtime.

Tristan Jarry News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 26

Oilers Starting Tristan Jarry In Game 4

There’s more chaos coming from one of the most chaotic series from Round One of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. According to a report from Sportsnet, the Edmonton Oilers are switching to Tristan Jarry for a pivotal Game 4 against the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / April 26

Oilers not saying if Tristan Jarry or Connor Ingram will man net in Game 4

Connor Ingram served as the Edmonton Oilers' goaltender for the first three games of their Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks.