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Forechecking helps Oilers win the season's first Battle of Alberta

The Battle of Alberta has long been a fierce test for the Edmonton Oilers, but they passed their most recent one with flying colors. Despite a slow-ish start to the game, the Oilers picked up speed as they went along and earned a 4-0 win when all was said and done.

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NHL roundup: Oilers' Connor McDavid sets assist-streak record

Connor McDavid claimed another slot in the NHL record book and goaltender Tristan Jarry collected his first shutout of the season as the host Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 4-0 on Wednesday.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 29

Can Oilers’ Connor McDavid beat Wayne Gretzky’s unreal 50-point record?

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid snatched another Wayne Gretzky record on Wednesday night. He provided two assists in the Oilers’ win over the Calgary Flames on home ice.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / October 28

Connor McDavid keeps up torrid pace as Oilers smack Flames

Connor McDavid claimed another slot in the NHL record book and goaltender Tristan Jarry collected his first shutout of the season as the host Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 4-0 on Wednesday.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 28

Instant Reaction: Oilers shut out Flames 4-0 in Battle of Alberta

That’s one way to snap a two-game skid. On Wednesday evening, the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Calgary Flames in the first Battle of Alberta, picking up a 4-0 victory.

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 28

Oilers: Overreaction trade Edmonton must make to solidify Stanley Cup favorite status

The Edmonton Oilers are on top of the hockey world right now. Connor McDavid is in the midst of a generational run at the start of the 2026-27 campaign.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / October 28

Oilers introduce food and merchandise deals amid affordability concerns

It can be quite expensive to attend a live hockey game these days. Unless one can get tickets at a lower price because of certain eligibility or consistently

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 28

Competition has never been weaker for the Oilers in the Pacific Division

Last season, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid famously called the Pacific Division race a pillow fight, and he was bang-on with that assessment. The Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, and Seattle Kraken were a tire fire in 2025-26, each finishing in the bottom six of the league standings.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 28

Oilers place Zach Hyman on IR, activate Jason Dickinson

The Edmonton Oilers have placed winger Zach Hyman on the injured reserve, the club announced Wednesday. In a coinciding move, the team activated Jason Dickinson from the injured reserve, with the centre set to return to the lineup against the Calgary Flames later tonight.

Mattias Ekholm News / Oil on Whyte / October 28

Oilers are finding out just how much they miss Mattias Ekholm

The Edmonton Oilers squandered multiple leads on their way to a shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Monday evening. Two nights prior, they were trailing, but in the game, against the Toronto Maple Leafs before a flurry of goals against in the third period.

Jake Walman News / NHL Trade Talk / October 28

Is Time Up? Walman Sits Out as Oilers Coach’s Patience Wears Thin

Mike Babcock is sending a message in Edmonton. Jake Walman, the Oilers’ $7 million defenceman, is a healthy scratch tonight against the Calgary Flames.

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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.

Zach Hyman News / Field Level Media / October 28

Oilers F Zach Hyman (neck) placed on injured reserve

The Edmonton Oilers placed forward Zach Hyman on injured reserve Wednesday because of a "stiff neck," head coach Mike Babcock said. Hyman, 33, will miss at least seven days, including the club's contest Wednesday night against the visiting Calgary Flames.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 28

GDB 13.0: The BOA needs more animosity (6:30 PM, Prime)

The Battle of Alberta is not as intense on the ice as it once was. Line brawls, big hits, cheap shots, and goals were regular in the 1980s; then Mathew Tkachuk reignited the hatred with his ability to irritate the Edmonton Oilers and their fans, and the Mike Smith vs.

Connor McDavid News / Professor Press Box / October 28

The Oilers Have a McDavid Problem, But Not What You Think

Connor McDavid is putting together a remarkable start to the season. He's collected 34 points in 12 games and has recorded at least one assist in every game, tying an NHL record for a season-opening assist streak.

Zach Hyman News / NHL Trade Talk / October 28

Oilers Offer an Injury Update on Zach Hyman

Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock wasted no time offering an injury update on Zach Hyman, declaring a status update prior to taking any questions after the morning skate.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 28

It’s better for the Oilers when the Flames are a competitive team

Respecting your opponent isn’t a big part of professional sports anymore. It should be. The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames have been rivals ever since the Atlanta franchise moved to Alberta on May 21st, 1980.

Zach Hyman News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Oilers place Zach Hyman on injured reserve

The Edmonton Oilers placed forward Zach Hyman on injured reserve with a sore neck, head coach Mike Babcock told reporters Wednesday. Hyman, 34, left Monday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings in the second period after he took a hit from Red Wings’ defenseman Andreas Englund.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 28

Oilers’ New $10 Decade Deals a First Pitch to Bring Fans Back

The Edmonton Oilers are making their first move towards mending fences with many of the fans they’ve angered with their financial greediness over the past couple of seasons.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 28

Why have the Oilers undervalued physicality for so long?

This has been going on for years. The Edmonton Oilers have undervalued physicality for too long. Hopefully, that will change now that Mike Babcock is running the show.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 28

Connor McDavid is off to a historic start projecting to shatter Wayne Gretzky’s all-time records

12 games into the 2026–27 NHL season, Connor McDavid has 34 points and the numbers don’t even tell half the full story of how phenomenal he has been on the ice this year.

Isaac Howard News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

Isaac Howard Deserves a Bigger Opportunity With the Oilers

Isaac Howard‘s first goal of the season against the Detroit Red Wings offered another glimpse of the offensive potential he brings to the Edmonton Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / October 27

Are the Edmonton Oilers a one-line team?

The Edmonton Oilers find themselves in a predicament. They have the NHL’s top-two point leaders in their lineup — Connor McDavid with 34 and Leon Draisaitl with 24 — but beyond their linemate in Vasily Podkolzin and defenseman Evan Bouchard, the Oilers have no one with more than five points.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 27

Edmonton Oilers rumour roundup: How injuries are affecting the team

While it has not been a perfect start to the season, the Edmonton Oilers have been collecting points at an impressive rate. The winning ways have kept a lot of knee jerk reactions away, satiating a lot of would-be critics.

Mathieu Joseph News / The Oil Rig / October 26

Mathieu Joseph has been an awesome addition to the Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers made some additions to their forward group in the offseason. Most of the changes happened within their depth, with one of those signings being Mathieu Joseph.