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Efficiency has been the key to the Oilers' early success

The Edmonton Oilers are sitting comfortably in fourth place in the National Hockey League standings race. They've been a notoriously slow starting bunch in almost every other year of the Connor McDavid/Leon Draisaitl era, so the early success is surely good for the heart health of the fanbase.

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Oilers Expect Two Key Returns During Five-Game Homestand

The Edmonton Oilers are getting healthier, and reinforcements could arrive soon. Will the Oilers get more players back as they take on the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night?

Connor McDavid News / Trade Talk Sports / October 20

Oilers’ Connor McDavid Is Creating a Problem NHL Defences Can’t Solve

Simply put, stopping Connor McDavid is a problem. You can spend a lot of time figuring out how to contain him, but the more attention you give him, the more opportunities you may create for somebody else.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 20

The numbers say Oilers’ scoring will slow down. Here’s why it might not

The Edmonton Oilers keep rolling. Saturday night’s win over the Utah Mammoth marked the fourth time in the first eight games the Oilers scored more than five goals, and they’ve found the back of the net at least three times in each game so far this season.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Matvei Michkov News / The Oil Rig / October 20

Edmonton Oilers rumour roundup: Is Matvei Michkov on the Oilers radar?

The Edmonton Oilers have been rolling. Led by their stars, the team has come out of the gate swinging, looking every bit like a legitimate contender. While not exactly a surprise, the Oilers have done so through a myriad of injuries.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 20

Oilers Have Decision to Make on Third Defence Pairing

Despite a plethora of injuries in the forward group, the Edmonton Oilers have had little issue with the defensemen. Jake Walman is the only defender to get banged up thus far, missing a few games earlier in October, and since returning to the lineup.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 20

Projecting the Oilers’ Important Early-Season Homestand

After playing at Rogers Place just three times over the first three weeks of the 2026-26 NHL season, the Edmonton Oilers are set for a five-game homestand, beginning Tuesday (Oct.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / October 20

Pre-Scout: McDavid and Oilers look to punish ravaged Wild blueline

Connor McDavid is conjuring up questions from the national media. Is the Edmonton Oilers superstar about to author one of the greatest offensive seasons ever?

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / October 20

Oilers stars on pace to break multiple NHL records

The Edmonton Oilers are just eight games into their 2026-27 NHL campaign and things have been off to a great start. The team is red hot, sporting a 6-1-1 start, putting them first in the entire NHL in terms of points percentage.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / October 20

The Oilers' Hot Start Raises Some Big Questions

I’ve always thought there’s a danger in trying to explain away a good start. A team wins, and we immediately start looking for reasons why it might not last.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 19

Wild, Oilers bring red-hot superstars into showdown

The league's biggest stars take center stage as the Minnesota Wild travel north of the border to face the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. Both teams enter the contest with six wins apiece and their superstars at the top of their game.

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Taylor Hall News / Oilersnation / October 19

NHL Notebook: Oilers suffer slight drop in power rankings; Hall placed on IR

The Edmonton Oilers have kept rolling four weeks into the season. Daily Faceoff released their latest power rankings article, with the Oilers coming in at the sixth spot thanks to their 6-1-1 record.

Trent Frederic News / Oil on Whyte / October 19

Oilers forward Trent Frederic is having 'a lot more fun this year'

Entering this season, one player who needed to have a bounce back season potentially more than anyone on the Edmonton Oilers roster was Trent Frederic.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 19

Oilers Injury Update: Nugent-Hopkins practices Monday, Babcock remains cautious on return

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has yet to make his season debut for the Edmonton Oilers, and although the hope is that he will return sometime this week, coach Mike Babcock wants to remain cautious.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / October 19

Ryan Shea looks like Stan Bowman's best signing as Oilers GM

Stan Bowman is in his third season as general manager of the Edmonton Oilers his tenure has been a mixed bag overall. The Oilers have made a Stanley Cup Finals appearance during his reign but have seen some ups and downs aside from that.

Isaac Howard News / NHL Trade Talk / October 19

Could Oilers’ Isaac Howard Be a Fit for the Maple Leafs or Penguins?

With the Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs both reportedly looking to trade older players for youth, one name stands out on the Edmonton Oilers: Isaac Howard.

Tomas Cibulka News / Oilersnation / October 19

Could Carfagna and Cibulka be good call-up options for the Oilers?

The Edmonton Oilers have had to call on their organizational depth early in the season. With half the top nine injured, several new forwards have dressed in the first nine games.

Mathieu Joseph News / Professor Press Box / October 19

Mathieu Joseph Is Giving the Oilers Something They Need

Sometimes, a hockey player contributes in ways that don't always show up on the scoreboard. Edmonton Oilers fans know scoring matters, but a team also needs players who do the less glamorous work.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 19

Hot starts across the NHL, and can McDavid or Bouchard sustain their pace?

Some NHL teams and individual players have exploded out of the starting gate this October, but what are realistic expectations for them when it comes to the full season?

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 19

Oilers Thoughts: McDavid’s dominant stretch, Joseph’s impact, Frederic stepping up for teammates, and more

A fight, a bunch of goals and saves, and, most importantly, banking two points in the standings make for a fun game, and that’s exactly what the Edmonton Oilers delivered in their 6-2 win Saturday night against the Utah Mammoth.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Oilers News & Rumours: Hallander, Hyman, Frederic, Levi & More

The Edmonton Oilers have gotten out to a strong start, with a 6-1-1 record through their first eight games. Having a strong start to a season is something new for Oilers fans, who are used to seeing their team struggle out of the gates, but under new head coach Mike Babcock, it has been fun to watch.

Vasily Podkolzin News / The Oil Rig / October 18

Vasily Podkolzin has become exactly what the Edmonton Oilers need

Going into the season, it was pretty obvious who the most likely breakout candidate was. Vasily Podkolzin had shown flashes of brilliance with the Edmonton Oilers and was expected to make a big jump this year.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / October 18

Oilers' Connor McDavid joins Mario Lemieux with early-season production

Some may say he's on a mission. Others could argue he's just the best in the world. Either way, Connor McDavid's red hot start to the season became historic on Saturday night.

Sidney Crosby passes Hall of Famer Joe Thornton on all-time leaderboard

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin on brink of making franchise history

Panthers make NHL history with third consecutive natural hat trick

What's gone wrong for the winless Kings?

Connor Hellebuyck drama with Jets is about to get ugly

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17

Oilers Activate Colton Dach; Reassign Josh Samanski

According to a team announcement, the Edmonton Oilers have activated forward Colton Dach from the injured reserve. In a corresponding roster move, the Oilers reassigned forward Josh Samanski to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17

Oilers Reinforcements Returning at Just the Right Time

The Edmonton Oilers will get three key pieces of their lineup back on Saturday as Zach Hyman, Jake Walman, and Colton Dach are cleared to play after injuries.