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When I turn on an analytical coach’s mind to deconstruct the Edmonton Oilers in the playoffs, something truly weird happens. Time slows down, but it also speeds up.

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Four Oilers riding momentum into Game 4, and four who need to step up

The highs and lows of Edmonton Oilers playoff hockey are an experience like no other, and Game 3 was a great example of it. The Oilers were outplayed, then took the lead, were outplayed again, and took another lead, only to fall to the Anaheim Ducks 7-4, with the Ducks now holding a 2-1 series lead.

Zach Hyman News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 25

Oilers’ Zach Hyman refuses to blame goaltending after 7-4 Game 3 loss

The Edmonton Oilers remain without home-ice advantage after a 7-4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks in Game 3 of their first-round series at the Honda Center on Friday night.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 25

‘The core group… is exhausted’: Oilers fans react to Game 3 loss to Ducks

Based on the reaction online on Friday night, you’d think the Edmonton Oilers were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs. It may not have been that bad, but they did lay quite the egg against the Anaheim Ducks, losing 7-4, and now face a 2-1 deficit in this first-round series.

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Kris Knoblauch News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 25

Kris Knoblauch reveals what was missing for Oilers in Game 3 loss

The Edmonton Oilers and their head coach, Kris Knoblauch, must feel their first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks is déjà vu in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 25

‘Stuff that shouldn’t happen’: Oilers know what to fix, but regular season inconsistency prevails

stuff-that-shouldnt-happen-oilers-know-what-to-fix-but-regular-season-inconsistency-prevails Incredibly, the Edmonton Oilers led Game 3 against the Anaheim Ducks twice.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / April 25

More Injured Than He Says? Connor McDavid Just Doesn’t Look Right

The Edmonton Oilers were hoping to erase a 6–4 Game 2 loss at home from their memories with a better performance in Game 3 in Anaheim. Instead, it was much more of the same firewagon hockey, with the Oilers falling 7–4 and now trailing 2–1 in the best-of-seven first-round series.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / April 25

Dissecting the Edmonton Oilers’ Game 3 Defensive collapse to the Anaheim Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers’ defence collapsed in spectacular fashion Friday night as they surrendered seven goals in a lopsided 7–4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 25

Oilers Will 'Have the Discussion, There’s No Doubt About It'

Expect the Edmonton Oilers to make a tough call as Game 4 against the Anaheim Ducks approaches and the Oilers are in a near must-win situation. Edmonton can’t afford to go down 3-1 in the series, but they may have to call upon goaltender Tristan Jarry, who brings with him trust issues.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Oilers Coach Blames 'Freebies' for Game 3 Loss to Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers are under pressure after a 7-4 Game 3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, with head coach Kris Knoblauch pointing to costly 'freebies' as the main issue.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / April 25

Five major Edmonton Oilers flaws that could end the series

The Edmonton Oilers find themselves down 2–1 in this first round series against the Anaheim Ducks. If Game 3 is a preview of what’s to come then frankly they have no chance whatsoever.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ Embarrassing 7-4 Game 3 Loss to Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers got dominated in Game 3, losing 7-4 to the Anaheim Ducks. This team got exactly what they deserved, and they were unprepared from the start.

Connor Ingram News / Oilersnation / April 25

The Oilers deserved to lose, a Connor Ingram conversation, and a tiny power play silver lining

After a sloppy, messy loss on Wednesday night, the Edmonton Oilers made their way down to Anaheim for their first of two games at the Honda Center. And

Jason Dickinson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24

Oilers get unfortunate Jason Dickinson injury update before Ducks Game 3

The Edmonton Oilers are preparing for Game 3 against the Anaheim Ducks. Edmonton lost Game 2 in a thrilling contest, and are hoping to regain the series lead on Friday night.

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Connor McDavid News / Professor Press Box / April 24

The Steady Hand the Oilers Need Next to McDavid in Game 3

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is one of those players in Edmonton who seldom grabs the headlines, but when the Oilers are at their best, he’s usually right in the middle of it.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 24

What’s Actually Going Wrong With the Oilers Right Now?

If you scroll through fan reactions right now, it’s always a bit of a circus on Reddit. There are always some jokes, some rage, and a lot of “fire this guy” energy.

Kris Knoblauch News / The Oil Rig / April 24

Why Edmonton Oilers’ Head Coach Kris Knoblauch needs to make coaching adjustments

We’re only two games into Round 1 of the 2026 playoffs, and unfortunately, there is already a lot to discuss when it comes to the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers had a fantastic comeback win in Game 1.

Edmonton Oilers News / Trade Talk Sports / April 23

Oilers Appear to Avoid Worst-Case Scenario with Connor McDavid Injury

Game 2 on Wednesday night certainly didn’t go the way Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers would have drawn it up. A 6–4 loss on home ice to the Anaheim Ducks, with McDavid once again held off the scoresheet for a second straight game while being a -2 on the night.

Jake Walman News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

Oilers Got the Jake Walman They Expected in Game 1

The Edmonton Oilers were impressed enough with what they saw from Jake Walman in a short stint last season to reward him with a seven-year, $49 million deal.