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Connor McDavid's 'Humbling' Message After Oilers' 9-1 Loss to Avalanche

The Edmonton Oilers were routed 9-1 by the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night, matching the franchise’s worst margin of defeat on home ice. Nathan MacKinnon led the way for Colorado with two goals and two assists.

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Nobody welcomes adversity quite like the Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers and Dealing With Adversity. Name a more iconic duo. I’ll wait. From a 2-9-1 start to a 3-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final, this team always finds a way to grab the headlines — often for the wrong reasons.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 9

Skidding Oilers, Blue Jackets face off in need of momentum

Two teams looking to break out of respective funks square off when the Edmonton Oilers host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday. The Oilers are coming off a 9-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / November 9

‘Frustrated’ McDavid Gets On Defenseman at Oilers’ Practice

The scene at practice this morning for the Edmonton Oilers was a bit more intense than usual. There was no bag skate or one-on-one drills to tire the players out after a 9-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night, but there was an aura of frustration in the air.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 9

A closer look into Trent Frederic’s slow start to the season

This past summer, the Edmonton Oilers extended Trent Frederic to an eight-year contract at a $3.85M AAV. The 27-year-old forward was traded to Edmonton from the Boston Bruins at the trade deadline, skating in just one regular-season game for the team due to a high-ankle sprain, though he did appear in all 22 of Edmonton’s postseason games.

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.

Kris Knoblauch News / The Oil Rig / November 9

Kris Knoblauch refuses to point at the crease after 9-1 meltdown at home

The Edmonton Oilers home ice offered no refuge on Saturday night as the Colorado Avalanche ran rampant in a 9–1 blowout at Rogers Place. The Oilers, who entered the night hoping to jump back at top form after three days off-the-ice, instead looked outmatched at every turn.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 9

‘Something needs to change’: Fans react as Oilers suffer worst home loss since Decade of Darkness

Throughout the years, the Oilers have had some stinky games, but none have been as embarrassing as the one on Saturday night against the Colorado Avalanche.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 9

Oilers Spent $30M on Physical Forward Who Says No One Will Fight Him

After a humiliating 9–1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers forward Trent Frederic had the chance to show some fire. Instead, he delivered an explanation that left fans shaking their heads.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 9

Did Oilers Hit ‘Rock Bottom’ in Crushing 9–1 Reality Check vs Avs?

The Edmonton Oilers didn’t just lose to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night — they were dismantled. A 9–1 thrashing wasn’t merely a defeat; it was a message.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / November 9

Oilers Must Address Key Position After Hitting Rock Bottom

The Edmonton Oilers suffered their most embarrassing loss in recent memory, dropping a contest to the Colorado Avalanche by a final score of 9-1. It was the first time in three years since the team allowed so many goals in a game, and now the franchise is facing a major dilemma.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

Ugliest Stats From Oilers’ 9-1 Loss to Avalanche

The Edmonton Oilers’ 9-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche at Rogers Place on Saturday (Nov. 8) night was bad. Really bad. Like really, really bad. Just how bad?

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ Embarrassing 9-1 Loss to Avalanche

The Edmonton Oilers got utterly embarrassed on Saturday night (Nov. 8) by a score of 9-1 at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche. Connor McDavid scored for Edmonton, while Cale Makar (2), Parker Kelly (2), Nathan MacKinnon (2), Jack Drury (2), and Gavin Brindley scored for Colorado.

NHL News / Oilersnation / November 9

Embarrassed Oilers can only hope loss to Avalanche is rock bottom

Saturday night was a measuring-stick kind of game. Hockey Night in Canada. The Edmonton Oilers hosting the Colorado Avalanche on three days rest. McDavid vs.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

Oilers’ Early Season Struggles: Who’s to Blame & Who’s Contributing Positively?

In previous seasons, the Edmonton Oilers getting off to a slow start would worry fans, but coming into the 2025-26 campaign, fans expected a slower start and were willing to be patient as the team looked to make another deep playoff run.

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NHL News / Athlon Sports / November 9

Oilers Coach Assigns Blame After Blowout Loss to Avalanche

The Edmonton Oilers are searching for answers after a 9-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. The defeat marked their third straight loss and dropped their record to 6-6-4.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 8

When Oilers will have Zach Hyman back in lineup, per Kris Knoblauch

The 6-5-4 Edmonton Oilers are waiting patiently for the return of star forward Zach Hyman. Although his original target date of November 1 has passed, head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed that the plan is for the 33-year-old to play at some point in the next week.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 7

Perfect trade target could emerge for Oilers to get a star goalie

Perfect trade target could emerge for Edmonton Oilers to land a star goalie

As much as everyone wants to deny it, the clock is ticking on the Edmonton Oilers' window to win a Stanley Cup with Connor McDavid. Here's a move the Oilers should make.

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