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Should Ducks’ Helleson been penalized for hit on Oilers’ McDavid?

There was a scary moment during Thursday night’s game between the Anaheim Ducks and Edmonton Oilers. Midway through the first period, Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid went in on a scoring chance, then took a hit from Ducks’ defenseman Drew Helleson that sent McDavid crashing into the Anaheim net.

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A recall or a trade: How could the Oilers tweak their lineup?

The Oilers are cruising along after a great start to the season. They sit near the top of the league standings, and they’re still missing key players. At some point, Zach Hyman, Matt Savoie, and Devon Levi will join an already solid lineup.

Vasily Podkolzin News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6

Podkolzin’s ‘One-Man Fight’ Penalty Exposes the NHL’s Biggest Officiating Problem

Nobody envies NHL referees. The game is faster than it’s ever been, players are stronger, and officials have to process dozens of infractions every shift.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

3 Takeaways From the Oilers’ 5-4 Loss to the Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers lost to the Anaheim Ducks by a score of 5-4 at Rogers Place on Thursday (Nov. 5) night. Edmonton’s Evan Bouchard, Leon Draisiatl, Kasperi Kapanen and Connor McDavid scored one goal apiece.

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Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Mike Babcock News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Oilers Fans Still Have Reason to Be Skeptical of Mike Babcock

The start to the season for the Edmonton Oilers has gotten off to about as great of a start as possible. There were serious concerns that a slow start, something this group has been notorious for, would result in so much scrutiny that they may not be able to dig themselves out of it.

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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.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6

Fans pile on McDavid for 'whiny' comments following near-injury scare

Connor McDavid is facing a wave of criticism online after his postgame comments about a collision in the first period of Edmonton’s game against the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 6

An Evan Bouchard silver lining, Matt Tomkins back in Oilers’ net, and the refs lost the plot

The Edmonton Oilers were back at Rogers Place for a divisional matchup against the Anaheim Ducks, and looking to get back in the win column after losing to the Devils in the shootout on Tuesday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

‘People have me pegged as a robot’: Oilers’ McDavid on emotional response to Helleson hit

Edmonton Oilers hasn’t always been known for big quotable moments – but that wasn’t the case on Thursday evening. A little before the halfway mark of Edmonton’s game against the Anaheim Ducks, Connor McDavid was driven into the Ducks’ net by Drew Helleson, leaving the Oilers’ captain on the ice in pain.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Oilers Playing on a Different Level This Season

I don’t know if Edmonton Oilers fans are feeling it, but something has shifted in Oil Country in the 2026-27 season. This version of the Oilers seems like they are never out of a game; they don’t panic like they have in previous seasons, and if they fall behind, they know how to stop the bleeding before it overwhelms them.

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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.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 6

Canucks Seek End to Four-Game Skid Against Oilers in Edmonton

Vancouver Canucks forward Jonathan Lekkerimaki and teammates visit the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday at 10 p.m. EST in Edmonton, seeking to end a four-game losing streak.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / November 5

Dustin Schwartz to join Hockey Canada as director of goaltending

Hockey Canada has completed a revamp of their leadership in recent days. Former Edmonton Oilers goaltending coach Dustin Schwartz is a part of those changes; he will be joining Canadian hockey's national governing board in a similar capacity.

NHL News / Oilersnation / November 5

Instant reaction: Oilers drop fiery 5-4 decision to Ducks amid penalty parade

Well, that was a weird hockey game. On Thursday evening, the Edmonton Oilers fell 5-4 to the Anaheim Ducks, moving their season record to 11-3-3. There wasn’t a whole lot of hockey played in this game, as the first two periods were full of penalties.

Vasily Podkolzin News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

Oilers’ Podkolzin given only fighting major in scrap against Ducks

Remember when you were a kid, and you’d get into a fight with a sibling, but you were the one who got the harsher punishment? Well, something like that happened in an NHL game.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 5

Podkolzin ejected for defending McDavid in heated first period against Ducks

Things got tense in a hurry in Edmonton’s Rogers Place Thursday night. Just over eight minutes into the Oilers’ game against the Anaheim Ducks, captain Connor McDavid drove to the opposition’s net, but found himself in the receiving end of a hit from defenceman Drew Helleson.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 5

Ducks at Oilers: Anaheim Visits Edmonton on Thursday Night

The Anaheim Ducks visit the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on Thursday, Nov. 5, with the puck set to drop at 8:00 p.m. ET. Edmonton enters at 11-2-3 but is coming off a 4-3 road loss to the Devils on Tuesday, Nov.

NHL News / Oilersnation / November 5

GDB 17.0: Oilers need to keep pounding the Pacific Division against Ducks (7 PM, SNW)

The Edmonton Oilers haven’t won their division since 1987, the longest drought in NHL history, and that should make every divisional game easy to get up for.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 6

Oilers injury update: Jarry sick; Levi, Hyman look ‘ready,’ according to Babcock

Tristan Jarry was not on the ice for morning skate on Thursday as the Edmonton Oilers prepare to face the Anaheim Ducks tonight. But no need to panic. Mike Babcock said that Jarry is sick, not injured.

Nikita Kucherov News / Oilersnation / November 6

Why an Edmonton Oilers trade for Nikita Kucherov doesn’t make sense

The shockwaves from Nikita’s Kucherov’s stunning trade request have shaken the NHL. Last Friday, the mercurial Russian said he won’t be re-signing with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Caden Harvey News / The Oil Rig / November 5

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Caden Harvey is impressive on the Windsor Spitfires

The Edmonton Oilers are thriving, but what about their minor league affiliates? A mixed bag. The Bakersfield Condors are looking to turn their early season around as they sit near the bottom of the AHL, and the Fort Wayne Komets have finally found some momentum as the ECHL goes into full swing.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6

Oilers’ Babcock drops a great soundbite about Connor McDavid

Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock is like anyone else when they watch Connor McDavid play hockey: he’s wowed at the things the dynamic superstar can do.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 4

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins gives emotional reaction to Oilers tribute amid major milestone

Only two players in the history of the Edmonton Oilers have played 1000 or more games for the franchise. Defenseman Kevin Lowe played 1037 games in an Oilers sweater during his career.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / November 4

Oilers' Connor McDavid is the 'apple king' of the NHL

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has scored assists in 16 consecutive games and can be officially crowned the "apple king" in the NHL this season.

McDavid makes NHL history as Oilers beat Rangers

Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins sets franchise record for most games played

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Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / November 3

Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins sets franchise record for most games played

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has set the franchise record for the most regular-season games played.

Oilers' Evan Bouchard joins elite company with early-season production

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Isaac Howard News / Daily Faceoff / November 3

Oilers’ Howard out week-to-week with lower-body injury

A young up-and-comer is going to miss an extended period of time. When speaking to the media on Tuesday, Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock revealed that forward Isaac Howard is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

Evan Bouchard News / Trade Talk Sports / November 2

Oilers Evan Bouchard Is Chasing Legends. But Is There More?

Evan Bouchard has joined a list of pretty impressive names. Bobby Orr. Al MacInnis. And now the Edmonton Oilers defenceman. That’s pretty good company to keep, isn’t it?