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Kris Knoblauch Makes A Statement On The Oilers Goalie Controversy Ahead Of Game 1 Against The Golden Knights

Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch is addressing the elephant in the room - the state of his team's goaltending as they head into the 2nd round against the Vegas Golden Knights.

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Is the Oilers’ Evander Kane Just Getting Started?

The enigmatic Evander Kane has been one of the NHL’s most polarizing figures. He’s been a mix of high-end talent, controversy, and raw intensity. But he’s carved out something closer to stability in Edmonton with the Oilers.

Connor McDavid News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Bold Connor McDavid Prediction Could Change Oilers-Golden Knights Series

The Edmonton Oilers are fresh off another series win over the Los Angeles Kings, and they will now meet up with the Vegas Golden Knights. Edmonton is coming into this matchup very confident, and they are looking to get back to the Stanley Cup Finals.

Calvin Pickard News / Oilersnation / May 5

Oilers should start Calvin Pickard against Golden Knights after heroics in series win over Kings

Before the playoffs began, I wrote a piece about Edmonton Oilers’ netminder Calvin Pickard, highlighting how his resilience throughout his career is paying off, especially after he was named the team’s nominee for the Bill Masterton Trophy last month.

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The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

Skinner or Pickard?: Why it Doesn’t Matter for Oilers vs. Golden Knights

The Edmonton Oilers may be playing coy with their goaltending plans ahead of Game 1 against the Vegas Golden Knights, but make no mistake — the outcome of this second-round series won’t hinge on who starts in net.

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What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.

Forgotten NHL players from the 1980s

20 NHL players from the 1990s you probably forgot about

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

Oilers Should Fire Kris Knoblauch if Stuart Skinner Starts in Round 2

The Edmonton Oilers are currently focused on defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in the second round of the playoffs, after taking out the Los Angeles Kings in the first round for the fourth consecutive season.

Stuart Skinner News / Oilersnation / May 5

‘We haven’t made our decision’: Oilers quiet about starting goaltender as Skinner practices in starter’s net

Don’t expect many changes from the Edmonton Oilers heading into Game 1 of their second-round series, aside from maybe just this major one — the team apparently

Jeff Skinner News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

Oilers Forward Jeff Skinner Can’t Catch a Break

Entering this NHL postseason, the feel-good story for the Edmonton Oilers was that of veteran forward Jeff Skinner finally making his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5

Oilers Fans Nervous as Stuart Skinner Rumors Swirl vs Vegas

Edmonton Oilers fans are on edge following reports that goaltender Stuart Skinner could be named the Game 1 starter in their upcoming series against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Leon Draisaitl News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Leon Draisaitl's Fiancée Shares Wordless Post Before Oilers-Knights

Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers are fresh off a sensational come-from-behind series win against the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Oilers lost the first two games of that series before finding their groove and stitching together four victories in a row to eliminate Los Angeles in six games.

Connor McDavid News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Connor McDavid Reminds Oilers of 'Failures' Before Golden Knights Series

The Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights will meet again in the Stanley Cup Playoffs starting Tuesday, setting the stage for a rematch of their 2023 second-round clash that ended in heartbreak for Edmonton.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 4

Three key areas that will define the playoff series between the Oilers and Golden Knights

The Edmonton Oilers are absolutely rolling, storming ahead with their first four-game winning streak since mid-January, and they’ve done it at the perfect time.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 4

How Edmonton’s depth was vital to beating L.A., and why it could be a difference-maker against Vegas

After losing the first two games in their first-round series against the L.A. Kings, it was the top guns that drove the Edmonton Oilers to victory in Games 3 and 4, with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl combining for 11 points while Evan Bouchard scored four goals.

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Mattias Ekholm News / The Hockey Writers / May 4

Can the Oilers Win Another Series Without Mattias Ekholm?

It took about one minute on Thursday (May 1) after the Edmonton Oilers won their first-round series in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs by defeating the Los Angeles Kings before speculation began about whether injured Oilers defenceman Mattias Ekholm would be able to suit up for Round 2.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 3

Oilers Back to Looking Like True Stanley Cup Contender

It’s been a rollercoaster of a season for the Edmonton Oilers. After falling just one game shy of winning the Stanley Cup a year ago, they entered the 2024-25 campaign as the heavy favourites to win their first championship since 1990.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 3

Looking back at the playoff series between the Oilers and Golden Knights in 2023

In each of the past three years, the Edmonton Oilers have been eliminated by the eventual Stanley Cup Champions. In 2022, they were swept by the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Finals.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / May 3

How the Edmonton Oilers managed to turn the series around against the Los Angeles Kings

Well. What an intense week that was, huh? The Edmonton Oilers won four straight games from Games 3 to 6 to take a fourth consecutive first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings.

Mattias Ekholm News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 3

Oilers veteran defenseman won't play in second round

While the Oilers came back from a two-game deficit to beat Los Angeles in the first round, they won’t be getting any reinforcements on the back end for their next series against Vegas.

Oilers give new contract to defenseman claimed off waivers from Bruins

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The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5

Oilers get good news and bad news on Mattias Ekholm

There is good news and not-so-good news regarding the status of defenseman Mattias Ekholm.

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The 'Stanley Cup-winning Edmonton Oilers' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 2

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Maple Leafs slay their demons to advance

The Stanley Cup playoffs featured four Game 6's on Thursday and three series wins. Here are some key takeaways from the night's action.

Unlikely hero helps the Maple Leafs eliminate the Senators

Maple Leafs nearly made disastrous roster mistake before series-clinching win

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Alec Regula News / Daily Faceoff / May 2

Oilers sign Alec Regula to two-year contract extension

The Edmonton Oilers announced on Friday that the club has signed defenseman Alec Regula to a two-year, two-way contract extension that carries a $775,000

Edmonton Oilers News / Trade Talk Sports / May 3

The Oilers & No Whistles? Edmonton’s Round 1 Officiating Problem

According to Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch, if there are three certainties in life, it’s “death, taxes, and being upset with refereeing.” And that third certainty has felt particularly pointed during the Oilers’ first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Kings.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 2

Oilers knock Kings out of playoffs for fourth straight year

Connor Brown scored once in a three-point game and the Edmonton Oilers advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, again at the expense of the Los Angeles Kings, thanks to a 6-4 home-ice victory in Game 6 on Thursday.

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Calvin Pickard News / Daily Faceoff / April 30

Calvin Pickard is exactly what the Oilers needed

The Edmonton Oilers earned a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings Tuesday night, giving them a 3-2 series lead after losing the first two games of the first-round matchup.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 30

Walman and Klingberg Stepping Up in Ekholm’s Absence for Oilers

As the Edmonton Oilers take a 3-2 series lead in their heated first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings, several players the Oilers didn’t have for most of the season are stepping up.