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McDavid Is Breaking Gretzky Records Again. Are We Getting Used to It?

Some records are records; others make you stop and think for a moment. The Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid reaching 30 assists in just 15 games belongs in the second category.

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‘The worst jersey of all time’: Oilers fans split over Hometown Remix jerseys

After months of teasers and leaks, the NHL, the Edmonton Oilers, and Fanatics have unveiled the hometown remix jerseys. Edmonton now has a fourth jersey to wear on the ice and another option for fans to buy at the team store before the game.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / November 2

McDavid makes NHL history as Oilers beat Rangers

Connor McDavid’s favourite barn to play in is none other than Madison Square Garden. And on Sunday night, he put on a show in front of 18,006 fans when

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / November 2

Another starting goaltender, another win

There's something to be said for sound defensive hockey. It's not always must-see-tv, although with Connor McDavid around you usually get a moment or two worth watching, but playing the right way has a tendency to lead to victories.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

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

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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 / Oilersnation / November 2

Colton Dach is a menace, Matt Tomkins gets the net, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins close to Oilers history

After playing a near perfect road game against the Islanders on Saturday, the Edmonton Oilers capped off their back-to-back weekend with a trip to Madisen Square Garden to face the New York Rangers.

Colton Dach News / Oilersnation / November 2

Oilers Thoughts: Colton Dach thriving on the wing, goaltending stepping up and more

The mood is certainly good in Oil Country. The Edmonton Oilers sit atop the Western Conference, and if you take a look at the NHL scoring leaders, it’s a thing of beauty, with three Oilers sitting first, second and third in league scoring.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-1 Victory Over Rangers

The Edmonton Oilers remained unbeaten on the road this season with a 4-1 victory over the host New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Sunday (Nov.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 2

Oil Check 2: The Edmonton Oilers are finding early season success

At our last Oil Check, the Edmonton Oilers had one of their best starts to a season in a long time, going 5–1–1 even in light of a large amount of injuries.

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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.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / November 2

This Week in the NHL: Can Connor McDavid reach his greatest milestone yet?

With 32 teams, games every night and countless narratives emerging, the NHL season can make one’s head spin, and it’s easy to miss out on the weekly storylines.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / November 2

NHL Game Recap: Edmonton Oilers at New York Rangers with Line Combinations 10/01/2026

First Period Goals: Connor McDavid (9) / Evan Bouchard (17) at 0:50 / 1-0 EDM Colton Dach (2) / Evan Bouchard (17) at 6:19 / 2-0 EDM First Period Penalties:

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Connor McDavid News / Field Level Media / November 2

NHL roundup: Connor McDavid's historic night leads Oilers past Rangers

Connor McDavid scored on a coast-to-coast move in the opening minute and added an assist to extend a pair of personal streaks to 15 games as the Edmonton Oilers remained unbeaten on the road with a 4-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday night.

Matt Tomkins News / Ball Exclusives / November 2

Matt Tomkins Stops 27 Shots as Oilers Beat Rangers at MSG

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Matt Tomkins stopped 27 of 28 shots in his seventh NHL appearance — and first since April 17, 2024 — as the Oilers defeated the New York Rangers Sunday at Madison Square Garden.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 2

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

Connor McDavid isn't the only member of the Edmonton Oilers who's enjoying an historic start to the season.

Connor McDavid becomes fastest player in history to 30 assists in a season

Penguins' Sidney Crosby sets record for most assists with one franchise

Predators acquire Shane Wright from Kraken for Matthew Wood

Capitals acquire Remi Poirier from Devils for draft pick

Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov fined for roughing Blackhawks’ Alex Vlasic

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / November 1

Oilers’ McDavid becomes fastest player in NHL history to 30 assists in a season

The 2026-27 NHL season has already been a historic one for Connor McDavid. He continued to add to it Sunday night. The Edmonton Oilers’ captain had a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers, becoming the fastest player to record 30 assists in a single season at just 15 games.

Connor McDavid News / Field Level Media / November 1

Connor McDavid makes all kinds of history as Oilers beat Rangers

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 1

Instant Reaction: Oilers remain undefeated on road with 4-1 win over Rangers

The Edmonton Oilers can’t lose. On Sunday afternoon, the Oilers played their second of three games on the road, defeating the New York Rangers by a score of 3-1 to move their season record to 11-2-2, best in the National Hockey League’s Western Conference, and their road record to 7-0.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 1

Unfrozen Part 5: Time traveller is treated to a successful Oilers’ homestand

Chaz Horton was a big deal in Edmonton in 1979. So big a deal that the sports reporter was cryogenically frozen until he was needed most. With the Edmonton Oilers in “show me” mode with Connor McDavid, that time is now. The best thing about being a great sports writer is the high pay.

Tristan Jarry News / Professor Press Box / November 1

Oilers Tristan Jarry May Be Finding His Footing at the Right Time

Sometimes a goaltender needs a little time to find his game. For Tristan Jarry, that process may finally be showing results. After a difficult season last year and an uneven start to this one, Jarry is looking more comfortable in the Edmonton Oilers' crease.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / November 1

Oilers' unlikely shutout streak is keeping them afloat

One hundred and twenty minutes of game time. Ninety seven hours on the clock. Fourty two shots on net. Zero goals against. Pick a date last season and ask Edmonton Oilers fans if Tristan Jarry would be the goaltender of record for that two game span in 2026-27.