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Morning Skate Provides New Updates on Injured Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers’ injured list has been rather lengthy of late, so every practice as they approach the playoffs becomes that much more important. That was certainly the case during Monday’s morning skate, which provided plenty to unpack, including a mix of good and bad news.

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Oilers injury update: Draisaitl expected to return ‘sometime’ in Round 1, Hyman could play Thursday

As the Edmonton Oilers front lines prepare to make their final push for a Pacific Division title, the cavalry has arrived. Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / April 13

McDavid Took Over the Entire Season in Different Ways

At some point, you just run out of new ways to describe what the Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid is doing. Every time you think the bar has been set, he bumps it again without making a big deal about it.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Leon Draisaitl News / NHL Trade Talk / April 13

Oilers Could Be Cautious With Leon Draisaitl Injury Entering Playoffs?

The Edmonton Oilers did their job without Leon Draisaitl during the most important stretch of the regular season: clinching a playoff spot and staying in the hunt for the top seed in the Pacific Division.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 13

Pre-Scout: Playoff tune-up for the Oilers sees them host ailing Avalanche

So, stage one is complete. The Edmonton Oilers have officially clinched a playoff spot. But there are more questions than answers at this stage. What’s the status of Jason Dickinson or Max Jones, who went down while on the road trip?

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 13

Oilers Game Notes: Pacific Division still up for grabs as Edmonton hosts Colorado

With two games remaining, the Oilers still have everything left to play for. Edmonton will host the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Avalanche on Monday before closing out the regular season on Thursday against the last-place Canucks.

Chris Pronger News / NHL Trade Talk / April 13

Pronger’s Bombshell Admission on Oilers Exit Draws Ire of Fans

Chris Pronger is shedding new light on one of the most controversial exits in Edmonton Oilers history, and the reaction has been anything but quiet. After

Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / April 13

Breaking down the Oilers’ chances of finishing first in the Pacific Division

There are just four days left in the 2025-26 NHL season, and four teams remain in contention for first place in the Pacific Division. One of those teams is the Edmonton Oilers, who have a very good chance at finishing atop their division standings for the first time in 39 years.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 13

The Oilers are the only West team to break this rule of thumb to determine playoff teams

Before the Edmonton Oilers’ matchup against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, holding, interference, and obstruction were temporarily suspended from the rulebook.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 12

Oilers Use Clever Cap Maneuver, Adding Howard Without Breaking the Bank

The Edmonton Oilers have executed a smart salary cap move, allowing them to recall forward Ike Howard on Sunday while saving money on his recall under the NHL’s salary cap rules.

Connor Ingram News / Professor Press Box / April 12

The Oilers Connor Ingram’s Comeback Is Worth Noticing

Sometimes a season comes along that isn’t really about the numbers, even if the numbers look pretty good. Connor Ingram’s year with the Edmonton Oilers feels like one of those.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 12

The four biggest questions for the Oilers heading into the 2026 playoffs

Though the Edmonton Oilers lost 1-0 on Saturday to the Los Angeles Kings, the Philadelphia Flyers’ victory over the Winnipeg Jets means that the Oilers have officially clinched a spot in the 2026 NHL playoffs.

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The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 12

Every Possible Opponent for the Oilers in Playoffs’ First Round

The Edmonton Oilers clinched a berth in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday (April 11) when the Winnipeg Jets were defeated 7-1 by the Philadelphia Flyers.

Isaac Howard News / Oilersnation / April 12

Oilers recall Isaac Howard from AHL’s Condors

The Edmonton Oilers have made a late-season call-up as the continue their fight for the Pacific Division title. On Sunday, the team recalled forward Isaac Howard from its American Hockey League affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors.

Isaac Howard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

Oilers Recall Isaac Howard

The Edmonton Oilers announced that forward Isaac Howard has been recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors. Howard has been in the AHL since January.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 12

The Edmonton Oilers Have Recalled Ike Howard from AHL

The Edmonton Oilers released a statement on Sunday that they have recalled forward Ike Howard from the AHL. In their post, they noted, “The first-year pro has scored 22 goals & 25 assists in 45 games with Bakersfield this season.” It’s likely this is a direct result of injuries to the Oilers roster.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 12