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The Edmonton Oilers seem to finally be snapping out of what was a tough start to the 2025-26 season, and it seems as though they have found a way to win games and keep their playoff spot as the season moves along.

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Top 100 Oilers: No. 61 — Ken Linseman

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Ken Linseman comes in at No.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 24

Oilers show signs of life, good and bad starts, and more

The Edmonton Oilers survived — barely — their toughest stretch of the season. They played 24 games in 46 days with 16 of them on the road, and they accumulated 25 points.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 24

Fresh off revenge win, Oilers happy to be home vs. Stars

Their seven-game road gantlet finished on a winning note, and now the Edmonton Oilers will try to build on that momentum when they play host to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday.

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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?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 25

Key Oilers return, but Knoblauch’s latest comments the real story

A couple of familiar faces returned to the ice for the Edmonton Oilers on Monday as Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Kasperi Kapanen took part in a practice at the Downtown Community Arena.

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.

Jack Roslovic News / Daily Faceoff / November 24

Roslovic has been a perfect fit for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are in the midst of one of their typical slow starts to a season, sitting outside the Western Conference playoff picture with a record of 10-9-5.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 24

Oilers Expected to be Very Aggressive in Goaltending Search this Offseason

The Edmonton Oilers players, coaching staff, and organization never want to blame their goaltenders for another sluggish start to a season, but at some

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 24

Vasily Podkolzin’s emerging leadership with Oilers and a chat with his skills coach Ned Lukacevic

In a season where consistency has been hard to come by for the Edmonton Oilers, Vasily Podkolzin’s steady play has been one of the few things they can rely on.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 24

.521 or above: Have the Edmonton Oilers hit rock bottom?

Yes, that is right. As I write this, the Edmonton Oilers are currently one game above a .500 team. In 24 games so far this season, they currently sit at a record of 10–9–5.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 24

2021 NHL Draft Mistake Coming Back To Haunt The Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers don’t need any more reminders about their shaky goaltending situation, but Jesper Wallstedt is making sure they get one anyway. The Minnesota Wild rookie is on an absolute heater, and with every shutout, every highlight save, and every eye-popping stat, the Oilers’ 2021 draft decision looks worse.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 24

Oil Check 3: Check engine light still on for the Edmonton Oilers

At our last Oil Check, things weren’t looking great for the Edmonton Oilers, causing somewhat of a panic across Oil Country. The Oilers had just been spanked 9–1 and were looking at an upcoming seven-game road trip, which had disaster-waiting-to-happen written all over it.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 24

Five positive takeaways from the Oilers’ gruelling road trip

The Edmonton Oilers are finally out of their gauntlet of a road trip, going 3-3-1 in seven games, which, all things considered, isn’t bad given just how tough the trip was.

Jack Roslovic News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 23

Jack Roslovic is proving to be a worthwhile signing for Oilers

Among the most discussed free agents this summer was forward Jack Roslovic, who didn’t sign a contract – not even a training camp try-out – until Oct. 8.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 23

Trading down at the 2021 NHL Draft has been a disaster for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers often tend to shoot themselves in the foot when it comes to trades. Look no further than the Griffin Reinhart trade at the 2015 NHL Draft.

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The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 23

Oilers Suddenly With Huge Opportunity — If They Can Take Advantage

The Edmonton Oilers finally get to breathe a little. After grinding through the toughest opening schedule in the NHL, the team now enters a two-week window that could completely reshape their season—if they take advantage of it.

NHL News / Stadium Rant / November 23

Edmonton Oilers Outplay Florida Panthers During Competitive 2025 Stanley Cup Final Rematch

Saturday’s Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers was one that fans of both teams had circled on their calendars for months, and it didn’t disappoint.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 23

Oilers finally showing signs of life, but team needs to show more during upcoming home stretch

The Edmonton Oilers’ road trip had so many chapters that it read like a Russian novel. But after they punted Sergei Bobrovsky out of the game in the second period on Saturday night, and then hung on to seal the victory, I’m guessing they felt equal parts satisfaction, relief, and sore muscles on the flight back home to Oil Country.

Connor Clattenburg News / Daily Faceoff / November 22

Oilers’ Connor Clattenburg to make NHL debut against Panthers

It’s not often you make your NHL debut in a rematch of the Stanley Cup Final, but that’s what we’ll see Saturday night. Connor Clattenburg will play in

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / November 22

Insider Shuts Down Oilers Coaching Change Rumors

The Edmonton Oilers are stumbling through a season that feels far too familiar. Another year with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in their prime, another stretch where the team looks disjointed and struggles to string together wins.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / November 22

Do the Leafs or Oilers have a higher chance of missing the playoffs?

To say it has been a rocky start to the season for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers would be putting it lightly. Two teams with Stanley Cup

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / The Oil Rig / November 22

Edmonton Oilers weekly update: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins expected to be at the next home practice

With so many different people talking about our Edmonton Oilers, it can be tricky to keep up. Each week, we here at The Oil Rig will compile some of the biggest and best news, updates, rumours, and discussions for you to keep up-to-date on all things Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 22