Connor McDavid: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Breaking down key 5-on-5 line matchups for the Oilers as they head back to Los Angeles

With a 4-3 overtime victory on Sunday night, the Edmonton Oilers have tied their first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings won the first two games of the series in Los Angeles, but the Oilers emerged victorious in the next two games in Edmonton. Thus far, Los Angeles leads 11 to 9 in 5-on-5 goals in this series.

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Oilers’ Connor McDavid sends message to doubters after Game 4 miracle vs. Kings

Although they continuously make life stressful on their fans, the Edmonton Oilers always have a fighting chance. That is especially true when they are facing the Los Angeles Kings in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 27

Calvin Pickard starts Game 4 for Oilers as McDavid, Draisaitl centre own lines

The Edmonton Oilers will be turning back to Calvin Pickard Sunday night in a pivotal Game 4 against the Los Angeles Kings. After dropping Games 1 and 2 on the road with Stuart Skinner in the crease, Pickard got the start Friday night in Game 3, backstopping the Oilers to a 7-4 win that saw him make big saves to keep them in the game.

NHL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 28

2025 NHL Playoff Matchups: Series Summaries, Odds, and Cup Favorites

As of Saturday, April 26, 2025, the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing, with the first round delivering drama, overtime thrillers, and no shortage of surprises.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / April 26

ESPN insider considers ‘pie in the sky’ Connor McDavid option for Rangers in 2026

There’s a world where the New York Rangers reconstruct their roster this offseason but save their biggest move for 2026. Whether that world is one of reality

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

Oilers Have Yet to Rally From 2-0 Series Deficit in the McDavid Era

After dropping Games 1 and 2 of their first round series against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, by scores of 6-5 and 6-2, respectively, the Edmonton Oilers are now faced with having to win four of the next five games in order to advance in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

Connor McDavid Is Mad & More NHL News and Rumors

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers are in a bad way, and one podcaster and former NHL player suggests that Connor McDavid might not be willing to put up with how ugly things are getting.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / April 24

Viral Video Shows Kings Fans Taunting McDavid and Draisaitl as They Exit the Arena

A video is going viral that shows Kings fans taunting Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl as they walked out of the arena, likely heading for their hotel.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Paul Bissonnette Sends 'Ugly' Message Amid Concern For Connor McDavid

The Los Angeles Kings suffered heartbreak after heartbreak in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in previous years at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers. This time around, it appears that the tables have turned, as the Kings go up 2-0 in their first-round series against Connor McDavid and company.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Oilers Coach Under Fire Over Bold Statement After 6-2 Loss to Kings

The Edmonton Oilers may have the best player in the world in three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner Connor McDavid, but that's not stopping the Los Angeles Kings from dominating them in the first round of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / April 23

Edmonton Oilers projected Game 2 lineup versus the Los Angeles Kings

It’s another big day in Oil Country. It’s now time for Game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. What started out in the gutter, was quickly turned around when Connor McDavid racked up three consecutive points and potted the game-tying goal to complete the Edmonton Oilers three-goal comeback.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 22

Oilers’ Stuart Skinner under fire after dreadful Game 1 ruins Connor McDavid’s heroics

The Edmonton Oilers were oh-so-close to making an incredible comeback in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 22

Oilers news: Connor McDavid’s backpacking effort wasted in heartbreaking loss to Kings

The Edmonton Oilers looked like they were dead in the water against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night, when Connor McDavid and company got buried in a 4-0 deficit following a goal in the second period by LA forward Phillip Danault.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 22

McDavid Unreal as Kings Edge Oilers 6-5 in Wild Game 1 Thriller

The Edmonton Oilers stunned the Los Angeles Kings by coming back from a 4-0 deficit to tie the game 5-5. The Kings then stunned the Oilers in the final seconds of the contest with a dramatic 6-5 win in Game 1 after a fanned shot by Phillip Danault found its way past Stuart Skinner.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 21

Kings have a ‘different feeling’ heading into this year’s first-round series with Oilers

Another year, another first-round series between the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings. But these aren’t the same old Kings that have been shoved aside by Connor McDavid and Co.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / April 20

Connor McDavid Makes Bold Comments Ahead of Game 1 Against the LA Kings After Crushing Cup Finals Loss

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid doesn't want his team dwelling on their accomplishments from last year, as they have no bearing on this year. Last spring, the Edmonton Oilers came within one single victory of claiming the franchise's 1st Stanley Cup win since the end of their dynasty in 1990.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Connor McDavid Sends Two-Word Message Before Oilers-Kings Series

Edmonton Oilers superstar forward Connor McDavid has his eyes on the prize. A year after falling just a win short of raising the Stanley Cup with the Oilers,

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 18

Did Oilers Stumble Upon a Winning Playoff Forumla for McDavid?

Connor McDavid hit the 100-point mark for the eighth time in his NHL career this season, but 2024-25 was anything but typical for the Edmonton Oilers captain.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 17

Oilers’ Connor McDavid becomes fourth NHL player with eight 100-point seasons

Connor McDavid capped off his 10th NHL season with another bit of history. The Edmonton Oilers’ captain assisted on Ty Emberson’s first-period goal against

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / April 16

Connor McDavid is Sick of the Hate and Claps Back at Oilers Critics

Don't tell Oilers' Connor McDavid that his team has no chance in the playoffs due to their injuries, as the Edmonton captain has fired back at all his critics.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 15

Connor McDavid on Injuries to Oilers: 'Not Everything as it Seems'

Connor McDavid does not love the fact that teams are counting out the Edmonton Oilers because some key guys are currently out of the lineup with injuries.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 15

Oilers’ Decision to Sit McDavid Against Kings Proves Controversial

By clobbering the Edmonton Oilers 5-0 at Rogers Place (April 14) on Monday, the Los Angeles Kings clinched second place in the Pacific Division while locking Edmonton into third place.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 14

Oilers’ Connor McDavid named NHL’s second star of the week

Connor McDavid has been named the NHL’s second star of the week, per an NHL release Monday. The Oilers captain has been in peak playmaking form since returning from injury last week, with nine assists across three games, setting Edmonton back on a three-game win streak as they march closer to the postseason.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 9

Oilers’ Connor McDavid to take warmups Wednesday night vs. Blues, could return to lineup

According to NHL insider Chris Johnston, Connor McDavid looks set to dress for the Edmonton Oilers tonight for the first time following an eight-game absence, as they host the St.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / March 19

Connor McDavid broke this NHL record before Ovechkin, Crosby

Connor McDavid broke this NHL record before Alex Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby

NHL fans have their eyes locked on Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin this season and his chase for Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record. But Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid just did something no other player in league history has done, not even Gretzky.

Stan Bowman goes against McDavid support for major NHL rule change

Special scene in locker room involving Patrik Laine, Lane Huston after big win

Logan Mailloux sends clear message to Canadiens, Kent Hughes after rumors

Injured Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk spotted celebrating St. Patrick's Day

Canucks GM talks Thatcher Demko's future in Vancouver

Canucks fans relishing recent performance reports about J.T. Miller