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Oilers seek to string together good outings against like-minded Rangers

The Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers are both coming off a solid outing that helped them snap a skid, and each will look to keep it going when the two squads square off in Edmonton on Thursday.

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‘I’m ready to go’: Still a week away, Zach Hyman raring to return to Oilers lineup

It’s been 155 days since Zach Hyman last donned the Edmonton Oilers uniform. His last time lacing up the skates came on May 27th earlier this year in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, when he was hit awkwardly by then Dallas Stars winger Mason Marchment.

Connor Ungar News / Inside The Rink / October 30

ECHL: Greensboro Gargoyles Receive Goaltender Connor Ungar on Loan

Earlier today, the Greensboro Gargoyles announced that they have acquired goaltender Conor Ungar on loan from the Edmonton Oilers organization. Connor Ungar is a 6’1 goaltender from Calgary who spent last season in the ECHL with the Fort Wayne Komets.

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The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz

How many of the 46 players to score 30 or more goals in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

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

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Zach Hyman News / NHL Trade Talk / October 29

Hyman’s Return Could Reignite the Oilers — But at a Heavy Cost

Zach Hyman has been itching to return from long-term injured reserve, and the Edmonton Oilers have been circling the November 1 date on their calendar.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

How the Oilers Can Jumpstart Their Season

It’s been a roller coaster ride for the Edmonton Oilers to start the 2025-26 season. They’ll lose one, win two, lose a few, win a couple more, all while looking like a different team each night.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 29

Have the Oilers found their groove?

Message sent. Message received. The Edmonton Oilers’ performance in the first period of Tuesday’s game against the Utah Mammoth was nothing short of unacceptable, and it was made well known.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 29

Insider Throws Out Theory: Oilers Testing Players Before Big Decisions

The Edmonton Oilers may be in a position where tough roster decisions are looming, and TSN’s Ryan Rishaug, Rob Brown, and Jason Strudwick discussed the potential implications on the latest episode of Got Yer’ Back.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 29

‘That’s got to be the standard’: Mattias Ekholm hopes Oilers build off win over Utah

It goes without saying that the first few weeks for the Edmonton Oilers haven’t been up to par. Granted, sluggish starts in October are nothing new to the team, with the team finding ways to rally, leading to back-to-back appearances in the Stanley Cup Final.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 29

Edmonton Oilers prospect roundup: Oilers and their organizational steals

The Edmonton Oilers have a knack for picking some late bloomers, and this week is all the evidence one needs of that. From the WHL, to the NCAA, Oilers mid-late round picks continue to thrive in their seasons.

Dalyn Wakely News / Oilersnation / October 29

Oilers Prospect Update: Dalyn Wakely leading the way for UMass-Lowell

It’s time again for another weekly update from around the pipeline. As usual, it was a busy weekend with all the NCAA and CHL players playing in multiple games.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 29

Did One Intermission Speech Just Change the Oilers’ Season?

It might have taken a sluggish first period and a blunt intermission speech for the message to sink in, but the Edmonton Oilers may have finally woken up.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / October 29

Takeaways from the Edmonton Oilers 6–3 victory over the Utah Mammoth

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Utah Mammoth 6–3 in their first visit to Rogers Place. What was a glacial start turned into an impressive character win for the Oilers.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 6-3 Win Over Mammoth

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Utah Mammoth 6-3 at Rogers Place on Tuesday (Oct. 28), ending a seven-game win streak for the visiting team. Connor McDavid scored twice for the Oilers, who also got goals from Leon Draisiatl, Mattias Ekholm, Ty Emberson and Isaac Howard.

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The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 29

Isaac Howard scores again, Jack Roslovic settling in, and the Oilers love winning the hard way

It was a tough weekend for Edmonton Oilers fans, as the boys dropped both games on the West Coast after disappointing efforts against the Kraken and Canucks.

Connor McDavid News / ESPN / October 29

McDavid sheds slow start, nets two in Oilers' win

Connor McDavid had a pair of goals, after scoring just one all season, and the Edmonton Oilers exploded for five second-period tallies en route to a 6-3 win over the Utah Mammoth Tuesday night, snapping a two-game skid for the Western Conference champs.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 29

Five-goal period propels Oilers past Mammoth

Connor McDavid scored twice while Leon Draisaitl and Mattias Ekholm both collected one goal and one assist as the host Edmonton Oilers rode a five-goal second period en route to a 6-3 victory over the red-hot Utah Mammoth on Tuesday.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / October 28

Odd Olympic Rumors Surround McDavid and Oilers During Slow Start

TSN insider Pierre LeBrun offered a quotable nugget on Tuesday, suggesting that Connor McDavid’s priority might not be on delivering his best for the Edmonton Oilers early in the season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

5 Takeaways from Edmonton Oilers’ First 10 Games of 2025-26 Season

The Edmonton Oilers have gotten off to a better start in 2025-26 than they did in each of the prior two seasons. That is a positive takeaway through their first 10 games, though those who have paid attention to this team know it wasn’t a tall task.

Evan Bouchard News / The Oil Rig / October 28

Breaking down what is going on with the Edmonton Oilers’ Evan Bouchard?

Evan Bouchard has time and again proven himself as an elite puck-moving defenceman who can drive play offensively while maintaining solid defensive responsibility.

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / October 28

Edmonton Oilers Pregame Thoughts

Yesterday was Leon Draisaitl’s 30th birthday, and the night before that was his 800th NHL game. Although he scored two goals on Sunday, two points instead of just one in Overtime and only one point out of four this weekend would’ve been a nicer birthday present.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 28

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was 'a little snake bitten' last season claims Kris Knoblauch

The Edmonton Oilers 4–3 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night added to their string of mixed results this season. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins meanwhile recorded a goal and an assist to extend his point streak to four games as the team again showed flashes of its offensive potential, before falling just short of a second point.

Connor McDavid News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Oilers Coach Makes Frustrated Admission Amid Connor McDavid’s Slow Start

The Edmonton Oilers are struggling with consistency, evident in their 3-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday. Seattle had a 3-1 lead after the first half of the third period, and they successfully defended their lead to win the game.