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Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl named NHL’s first star of the week

Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard have gotten a lot of recognition early this season, but Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is also off to a great start.

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The Oilers Are Winning, But One Dangerous Problem Should Force McDavid and Draisaitl Apart

The Edmonton Oilers are off to their best start in years, sitting at 8-2-1 through 11 games. They are tied for fourth overall in the NHL and sit atop the Pacific Division alongside the Vegas Golden Knights, while still holding two games in hand.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 24

Blowout loss to the Maple Leafs highlight Oilers' flaws

Things have been great for the Edmonton Oilers to open the 2026-27 season, and almost all of that is related to their top-line duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

Four-goal third propels surging Maple Leafs past Oilers

It’s time to talk about Connor McDavid’s historic 260-point pace

Oilers’ dynamic duo dominated against reigning Cup champs

Predators claim Daemon Hunt off waivers from division rival Wild

Who will be the first NHL coach fired in 2026-27?

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Toronto’s Depth Faces Its Biggest Test in McDavid & Draisaitl

The Toronto Maple Leafs have won three straight games, and that’s a welcome change for a team still trying to find its identity. Thursday’s 5-4 win over the New York Rangers was another close one, but Toronto found a way to finish the job.

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How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / October 23

Oilers’ dynamic duo dominated against reigning Cup champs

It was one of the most dominant performances from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl during their tenure with the Edmonton Oilers. The dynamic duo had a

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 21

Connor McDavid is on fire, Leon Draisaitl’s goal heater, and Devon Levi vs. Jesper Wallstedt

After a decisive win over the Mammoth on Saturday, the Edmonton Oilers were back at Rogers Place to kick off a five-game home stand against the Minnesota Wild.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 20

Will thousands of empty seats at Rogers Place get the Oilers attention?

Everyone remembers the first NHL game they went to, and for me, it’s almost ten years since I saw my first Edmonton Oilers game. Everyone remembers their first, and on a chilly Sunday, Dec.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 16

Oilers should split up McDavid and Draisaitl, at least until Nuge returns

Reinforcements are on the way for the Edmonton Oilers, with Zach Hyman returning to the lineup tomorrow along with anticipated returns for Colton Dach

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Oilers Should Split Up McDavid & Draisaitl

Injuries have hit the Edmonton Oilers hard, especially up front. They are currently without Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Matt Savoie, Colton Dach, Jason Dickinson, Mattias Janmark, and Zach Hyman.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / October 8

NHL roundup: Leon Draisaitl logs 4 assists as Oilers storm past Ducks

Leon Draisaitl had four assists to lead a huge second period in the Edmonton Oilers' 5-2 road win over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday. Down 2-0 at the first intermission, Edmonton stormed back with five unanswered goals in the second frame.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 8

Oilers erase early deficit with 5-goal second period, down Ducks

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / October 3

Leon Draisaitl's deciding goal lifts Oilers past Kraken

Leon Draisaitl scored the tiebreaking goal with 2:27 remaining to give the Edmonton Oilers a 3-1 victory against the visiting Seattle Kraken on Saturday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 26

Do the numbers support the Oilers loading up McDavid and Draisaitl?

The Edmonton Oilers have spent years debating whether they are better with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl together or apart. But over the past three seasons, the answer has depended heavily on who plays beside them.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 25

Draisaitl Offers Up an Uneasy Dose of Reality for Oilers Fans

After Friday’s full-roster practice, Leon Draisaitl was asked about preparing for opening night of the 2026-27 season and how much more work the team might need to do to feel ready.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

Analyst Suggests Oilers Hired Babcock to Distract Fans From McDavid, Draisaitl

The Edmonton Oilers hiring Mike Babcock seemingly came out of nowhere this offseason, and it shocked many fans around the league. There was speculation they could look at bringing in Bruce Cassidy, but that never came to fruition.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 17

'He’s Intense': Draisaitl Breaks Down First Skate With New Oilers Coach

Leon Draisaitl was specifically requested by Edmonton media on Thursday as the Edmonton Oilers took the ice for their first skate with new head coach Mike Babcock.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 3

Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Leon Draisaitl

The 2026-27 season starts this month, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was goaltender Devon Levi, and now we turn our attention to a truly elite talent.

Edmonton Oilers News / Trade Talk Sports / August 24

NHL Analyst Has Leon Draisaitl Shockingly Low in Center Rankings

The NHL Network revealed its top 20 centers in the league right now on Sunday night, which is always sure to stir up controversy and generate debates around the hockey world during the quiet days of the offseason.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / August 25

Leon Draisaitl: Oilers 'looking to be coached' by Mike Babcock this season

One of the top stars in the game is embracing a change behind the bench, regardless of how controversial the decision is.

Draisaitl proud to play NHL games in native Germany: 'This is very special'

Avalanche 'confident' Cale Makar will have new contract before the season

Canadiens owner sends clear signal on Martin St. Louis' future

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24

Connor McDavid sounds desperate in support of Mike Babcock hiring

Connor McDavid sounds incredibly desperate in support of Oilers hiring Mike Babcock

The Edmonton Oilers are facing intense scrutiny for their decision to hire Mike Babcock for their head-coaching role given all of the baggage he brings with him.

Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch moves say a lot about how Capitals see themselves

Have the Senators found their replacement for Brady Tkachuk?

Sabres sign 21-year-old forward to a seven-year, $52.5M extension

Gavin McKenna excited to potentially play with Leafs' Auston Matthews

Morgan Rielly's agent submits trade list for Maple Leafs defenseman

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / June 23

Making sense of the Oilers' decision to hire Mike Babcock

Three years after resigning from his last coaching stop with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Babcock is now tasked with getting the Oilers over the hump.

Oilers reward veteran player with familiar name with long-term deal

Calgary Flames acquire Simon Nemec in blockbuster trade

NHL to investigate two Texas cities for expansion

Ottawa Senators find Brady Tkachuk replacement with trade for William Eklund

Tkachuk trade continues concerning trend for Canadian NHL teams

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1

Connor McDavid has brutal take on Oilers after elimination

Connor McDavid has brutal yet accurate take on Oilers after elimination

Another season of the Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl era has come and gone for the Edmonton OIlers, and it once again ended without a Stanley Cup.

Ducks claim first playoff series win since 2017, oust Oilers

Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes are reason Wild have real chance at Stanley Cup

Wild defeat Stars, advance to second round

Can Flyers continue their surprising run with upset of Hurricanes?

Cam York on stick throw celebration: 'I don't want a lawsuit'

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 26

Optimism around when Leon Draisaitl could return from injury?

There have been a lot of conflicting reports and rumors around Leon Draisaitl’s injury and his timeline for returning to the Edmonton Oilers lineup.

Oilers' Connor McDavid scores 400th career goal

Sidney Crosby leaves Penguins' win with another lower-body injury

Erik Karlsson is playing like the superstar the Penguins always expected him to be

Senators having horrible injury luck at the worst time

Zach Werenski has emerged as the favorite for the Norris Trophy

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

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 24

Oilers' Connor McDavid scores 400th career goal

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid is making a push for yet another scoring title this season, but before he gets there he reached another big career milestone for himself on Tuesday night.

Maple Leafs expected to make significant changes in offseason

Maple Leafs collect rare win as Matthew Knies strikes twice vs. Bruins

Lightning score five unanswered goals to sink Wild

Panthers edge Kraken in shootout in Paul Maurice's 2,000th game

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin out day-to-day with upper-body injury

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 22

Oilers should take Connor McDavid's harsh comments seriously

The Edmonton Oilers are almost certainly going to the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season, but that is not where the expectation sits with this team.

Oilers’ McDavid calls Pacific Division race ‘a pillow fight’

Nikita Kucherov scores twice to carry Lightning past Oilers

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin joins Wayne Gretzky in another exclusive club in loss to Avalanche

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / March 17

Leon Draisaitl's injury could dramatically change West playoff race

Leon Draisaitl's injury could dramatically change NHL Western Conference playoff race

His injury not only significantly weakens the Oilers lineup. It also creates a potential opening for some other teams in the Western Conference playoff race.

Canadiens announce timeline for return for Kirby Dach

Canadiens insider reveals three players discussed in Matthew Knies trade return

Connor McDavid suggests improvements to NHL player safety

Evgeni Malkin sends message about uncertain future after dominant win

European teams tell NHL they won't play in World Cup if Russia is involved