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Oilers’ Jeff Skinner sends message before 1st Stanley Cup Final

The Edmonton Oilers signed Jeff Skinner in NHL Free Agency last summer. Edmonton hoped the veteran forward could help them return to the Stanley Cup Final after losing to the Florida Panthers in 2024.

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There Is So Much At Stake For the Edmonton Oilers Going Into Stanley Cup Finals

The Edmonton Oilers have much at stake going into the Stanley Cup Finals, which starts on Wednesday. The Oilers are headed back to the final for a second straight year and will seek revenge against the Florida Panthers after losing last season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 2

Edmonton Oilers X-factor that will determine 2025 Stanley Cup Final

The Edmonton Oilers fell to the Florida Panthers in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. They came up short in Game 7 after falling behind 3-0 in the series. Florida celebrated its first Stanley Cup on home ice.

Zach Hyman News / Hockey Latest / June 2

Zach Hyman Sends Emotional Message to Oilers Fans and Teammates

Oilers' Zach Hyman may not be playing in the Stanley Cup Finals due to an injury, but he took the time to thank all the fans for their support in a heartfelt manner.

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The 'Most goals by an American in an NHL season' quiz

In NHL history, a U.S. born NHL player has scored 40 or more goals on 77 occasions. How many of the 77 can you name in six minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 2

Oilers’ Connor Brown to return to lineup for Game 1 of Stanley Cup Finals

The Edmonton Oilers are expected to be a little bit healthier to start their Stanley Cup Final rematch against the Florida Panthers, as winger Connor Brown will be returning to the lineup for Game 1 on Wednesday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 2

Jake Walman talks playoffs, meeting Oilers fans, and Preparing for the Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final

Jake Walman smiled and said, “Take a seat,” as I walked up to him in the Edmonton Oilers’ dressing room Sunday morning. I’d only interviewed Walman once

Connor Brown News / NHL Trade Talk / June 2

Connor Brown Returns for Oilers, Impact on Game 1 Lineup

The Edmonton Oilers will get Connor Brown back for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final series against the Florida Panthers. This means that every player will be healthy, except Zach Hyman.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 2

Knoblauch confirms Oilers’ Connor Brown will play in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

While the Edmonton Oilers will be without winger Zach Hyman for their Stanley Cup Final rematch with the Florida Panthers, the team delivered some good news on the front: Connor Brown will be in the lineup for Game 1.

Drake Caggiula News / Hockey Latest / June 2

Former Oilers Forward Leaves NHL, Officially Signs New Deal Overseas

Drake Caggiula has been a solid player in the NHL for the past nine years, but now, the former Oilers forward has inked a surprising new deal overseas.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 2

Oilers Called Bruins About Massive Goalie Trade This Season

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period is reporting that the Edmonton Oilers called the Boston Bruins about the availability of Jeremy Swayman in-season, even after he had signed his extension.

Kris Knoblauch News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch Puts Himself in Elite Company With Another Cup Final Appearance

The Edmonton Oilers have made it back to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season against the same opponent, the Florida Panthers, but they’ll be looking to pick up a series victory this time around and win their first championship since 1990.

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Every NHL player to score 500 goals

In the world of sports, we love our round-number milestones. In the NHL, the line of greatness has long been set at the 500-goal mark. That makes sense, given that only 46 players have ever reached it.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 2

2024-25 Stanley Cup Final predictions: Oilers or Panthers?

It’s almost time for the big rematch. The Edmonton Oilers have waited a year to exact revenge on the Florida Panthers for defeating them in last year’s Stanley Cup Final in seven games.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 2

Edmonton Oilers bold predictions for 2025 Stanley Cup Final vs. Panthers

For a second year in a row, the Edmonton Oilers will play against the Florida Panthers for the Stanley Cup. The Oilers have been strong in their chase for the Cup this year.

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NHL News / Oilersnation / June 2

Oilers vs. Panthers: A Tactical Preview

Matthew Tkachuk told Connor McDavid in the handshake line after last year’s Stanley Cup Final that he would like to do it all over again next year. Each player and their teammates kept their promise, and here we are again in June 2025.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 2

Oilers’ blueline is improved from a year ago – but how can they contain the Panthers’ attack?

Among the storylines heading into this year’s Stanley Cup Final, many wonder if the Edmonton Oilers have enough weapons on the back end to slow down the Florida Panthers.

Leon Draisaitl News / Oilersnation / June 2

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl receives first place vote for Selke Trophy, finishes sixth in voting

Death, taxes and Aleksander Barkov winning the Frank J. Selke Trophy. The Florida Panthers’ No. 1 centre added his third Selke Trophy to his shelves after another strong season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 2

Comparing this season to last season’s Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final

The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup Final and are ready to take sweet revenge on the Florida Panthers. It’s not often that you get a chance at vengeance as poetic as this.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / June 2

Players on the Florida Panthers roster that the Edmonton Oilers must contain

The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are set to rematch in their second straight Stanley Cup Final. Last year’s final was an intense matchup that went to Game 7, where the Panthers won the cup on home ice.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 2

Two Oilers prospects win Memorial Cup with London Knights

Two Edmonton Oilers prospects picked up some hardware on Sunday evening. Sam O’Reilly and William Nichol, two prospects the Oilers selected in the 2024 draft, won the Memorial Cup with the London Knights as they defeated the Medicine Hat Tigers 4-1 to capture their third Memorial Cup.

Stuart Skinner News / Athlon Sports / June 2

Don Cherry’s Big Stanley Cup Final Concern About Oilers’ Stuart Skinner

The Stanley Cup Final will once again be decided between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. It’s a rematch of last season’s seven-game series,

Leon Draisaitl News / Athlon Sports / June 2

Oilers' Leon Draisaitl Issues Warning to Panthers Before Stanley Cup Final

The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight year after falling to the Florida Panthers in a seven-game series last June.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 1

Conn Smythe rankings as Stanley Cup Final begins: Oilers stars lead the way

With the series set to begin and three rounds of playoffs in the books, let's take a look at the Conn Smythe race and six of the leading contenders for playoff MVP going into the series.

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Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / June 1

Oilers’ Connor McDavid leaves Sunday practice early, but will be ready for Game 1

The collective breath of Edmontonians was held Sunday morning as Connor McDavid left an Oilers practice early. The team hit the ice at Rogers Place, days ahead of opening the Stanley Cup Finals on home ice Wednesday, and McDavid joined the team for the first 10 minutes, Oilersnation’s Jason Gregor noted.

Jake Walman News / Breakaway on SI / June 1

Jake Walman Critical to Oilers Lineup

When this year's NHL Trade Deadline concluded, many questioned Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman for his lack of activity. Bowman and the Oilers

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / May 29

Watch: Oilers' Skinner finally scores first career playoff goal

Watch: Oilers' Jeff Skinner finally scores first career playoff goal in 15th season

Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner waited longer to play in his first Stanley Cup playoff game than any player in NHL history. It took him until his 15th season in the league and 1,075 regular season games before finally getting the opportunity.

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