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If you had a bit of anxiety looking at the Edmonton Oilers’ starting line-up against the St. Louis Blues, know that you are not alone. The Oilers have been bitten by an injury bug as of late and tonight was no exception.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 4

Leon Draisaitl out for the Oilers again, Viktor Arvidsson’s heater, and Calvin Pickard’s first 20-win season

The Edmonton Oilers picked up a big win in Vegas and were looking to keep the good times going against the Sharks on Thursday night at the SAP Center in San Jose.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 16

Viktor Arvidsson nets game winner, Leon Draisaitl stays hot, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins factors in on every Oilers goal

After getting back in the win column on Friday against the New York Islanders, the Edmonton Oilers were heading to Madison Square Garden for their second and final matchup against the Rangers.

Jonathan Toews 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?

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 5

Oilers’ first period collapse was awful, and the pushback was no better, but at least Leon Draisaitl scored

After a big win in Carolina on Saturday to snap their losing streak, the Edmonton Oilers were back at Rogers Place for the first time since February 7th with the hopes of continuing their success over the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / March 3

New information revealed about two Oilers contracts will handcuff team at trade deadline

The Edmonton Oilers will be exploring methods to clear cap space this trade deadline, but two more forwards have been revealed to have trade protections.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / February 22

Oilers trading top-six forward looks more likely after significant demotion in lineup

It's looking more likely that the Edmonton Oilers will trade the veteran forward.

New York Islanders place former first-round pick on waivers

Mikko Rantanen's future plans reportedly revealed as he doesn't want to sign in Carolina

Team USA will keep losing tournaments until it makes one major change

Video surfaces of Coach Cooper's message to Connor McDavid, Mitch Marner just before Canada's win

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NHL News / Canucks Daily / February 19

Confirmed unexpected illness may explain Elias Pettersson's struggles for Sweden

Reports are saying that Team Sweden was dealing with some severe flu issues throughout the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 17

Sweden scratches Mattias Ekholm, Viktor Arvidsson in must-win game against USA

Sweden has made a pair of lineup changes ahead of their must-win game against the United States Monday night. Two of the Oilers’ three players at the 4 Nations Face-Off will draw out, as Mattias Ekholm and Viktor Arvidsson will be replaced by Rasmus Andersson and Leo Carlsson.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / February 14

NHL insider suggests Oilers could move top 6 forward without trade protection

The Edmonton Oilers are still exploring all options to improve their team heading into the trade deadline, and one avenue may be through trading forward Viktor Arvidsson.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 10

The Oilers need Viktor Arvidsson to show up

Viktor Arvidsson was the Edmonton Oilers’ biggest free agent signing of the off-season. He inked a two-year deal worth $4 million annually, but through 55 games (he’s played 40 due to an injury) he’s yet to be the player that the team was expecting.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 6

Viktor Arvidsson scores a beauty, Jeff Skinner does too, and the Oilers’ power play was an adventure in OT win

The Edmonton Oilers were back on the ice just over 24 hours after beating the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in overtime and travelling to Chicago for a late arrival.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 5

Can Connor McDavid please shoot more, love for Jeff Skinner, and the Oilers needed a late goal again

Am I petty enough to want the Edmonton Oilers to destroy the St. Louis Blues just because of this past summer’s offer sheets? Yes. Yes, I am. And thanks to some late-game heroics on Leon Draisaitl’s 37th goal of the year that sent the game to overtime, we can enjoy another win over the golf-bound Blues.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 23

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 17

Oilers’ Viktor Arvidsson dealing with injury after blocking shot against Avalanche

Edmonton Oilers winger Viktor Arvidsson is banged up after missing the final seven minutes of Thursday’s win over the Colorado Avalanche. With just under eight minutes to go, Arvidsson blocked a shot off the inside of his right foot by Keaton Middleton that sprung out into the neutral zone.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 29

An embarrassing 5-3 loss for the Oilers, another blown lead, and a silver lining with Viktor Arvidsson

After a disappointing OT loss Saturday in Los Angeles, the Edmonton Oilers were looking to close out the back-to-back set with a win in their first matchup of the season against the place Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / December 19

Viktor Arvidsson to return to Oilers lineup Thursday after 15-game absence

Edmonton Oilers’ forward Viktor Arvidsson will return to the lineup Thursday night when the Oilers face the Boston Bruins. At Oilers’ practice on Thursday, Arvidsson was skating on a line with Adam Henrique and Connor Brown.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 9

Arvidsson Injury News Leaves Oilers with Good, But Tough Choices

“He’s been skating, feeling better, and not going to play immediately. We’re hoping that he’s back practicing with the team this week,” said Edmonton Oilers’ head coach Kris Knoblauch while providing an update on injured forward Viktor Arvidsson.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 5

Arvidsson’s Injury Update Leaves Serious Questions for Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers got good news and bad news on Thursday. The good news is they’ll welcome back Zach Hyman to the lineup tonight. The bad news is that uncertainty surrounds the status of Viktor Arvidsson, who has been out for nearly a month.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / December 5

No timeline for return for Oilers’ Viktor Arvidsson

When speaking to the media on Thursday, Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed that forward Viktor Arvidsson will be out longer than expected and that there is no timeline for his return.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / November 21

Oilers place Viktor Arvidsson on injured reserve

The Edmonton Oilers have placed winger Viktor Arvidsson on injured reserve. Arvidsson has been out of the lineup since November 12th when he suffered his injury against the New York Islanders.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 21

Oilers place forward Viktor Arvidsson on IR

Arvidsson, 31, has already missed four games with an undisclosed injury and will miss a fifth Thursday when Edmonton hosts the Wild.

Oilers’ Darnell Nurse believes ‘it’s pretty obvious’ Ryan Reaves had intention to inflict pain during hit

Oilers now under salary cap after sending defenseman to AHL

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 26

Viktor Arvidsson Starting to Find His Way with the Oilers

After the Edmonton Oilers took home a 4-0 shutout win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, forward Viktor Arvidsson shared his thoughts with Sportsnet’s Gene Principe.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 22

Two new Oilers standing out early in training camp

That they’re doing what was expected when the Oilers acquired them is a positive sign.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 20, 2024

Kings activate Arvidsson from near month-long stay on LTIR

Kings activate Viktor Arvidsson from near month-long stay on LTIR

The Kings announced that winger Viktor Arvidsson was activated from long-term injured reserve Wednesday. As such, he’s eligible to return to the lineup Wednesday against the Wild.

Will the Kings’ quiet trade deadline bite them come playoff time?

Anze Kopitar dominates second period as Kings blast Blackhawks

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The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 22, 2024

Kings activate forward, place Viktor Arvidsson on IR

Top Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson has reportedly been placed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site. The Kings have also activated forward Blake Lizotte off of long-term injured reserve.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 16, 2024

Watch: Jack Hughes roasts Viktor Arvidsson in penalty box

Watch: Devils’ Jack Hughes hilariously roasts Viktor Arvidsson in the penalty box

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes may be a prolific goal scorer, but he proved in Thursday night’s 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings that he’s also mastered the art of trash-talking.

Kings activate veteran winger

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Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 15, 2024