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Wayne Gretzky did not hold back on his former team.

It's time for Connor McDavid to give the Oilers an ultimatum

John Tavares beats the CRA: what the ruling means for Maple Leafs and future free agents

Anaheim Ducks reportedly place 37-goal scorer on the trade block

25 great NHL teams that somehow didn't win the Stanley Cup

The 'Famous NHL nicknames' quiz

Florida Panthers News / Bleacher Report / June 18

Watch: Florida Panthers Win Back-to-Back Stanley Cups | NHL on TNT

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 18

Sam Reinhart replicates Wayne Gretzky’s incredible 1985 Stanley Cup Final feat

The sun has risen on Amerant Bank Arena as the Florida Panthers dominated the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, winning 5–1. With that victory, the Panthers clinched back-to-back Stanley Cup championships, both courtesy of the Oilers.

Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

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

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

NHL News / Athlon Sports / June 15

Wayne Gretzky Reveals Early Origin of 'The Great One' Nickname

As unbelievable as it sounds, Wayne Gretzky was “The Great One” way before he legitimately became the greatest NHL player of all time. Gretzky was just another 10-year-old kid from Brantford, Ontario, lighting up scoreboards by the time he got his nickname.

Florida Panthers News / Bleacher Report / June 15

Watch: Panthers Win Game 5 to Take 3-2 Lead in Stanley Cup Final | NHL on TNT

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 14

NHL’s Wayne Gretzky recounts unreal story how he got ‘Great One’ nickname.

Before he was an NHL Hall of Famer, Wayne Gretzky was just 10, missing teeth and lighting up the scoreboard with 400 goals. But the nickname that would follow him forever came from a single line in a local newspaper, and his dad wanted nothing to do with it.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / June 9

Wayne Gretzky Shocks Oilers Fans With Unbelievable Surprise They'll Never Forget

Edmonton Oilers legend Wayne Gretzky shocked and surprised two Oilers fans with the gift of a lifetime, giving them tickets to the Stanley Cup Finals and more.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 7

Connor McDavid joins Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier in elite NHL club

The Edmonton Oilers may have lost a heartbreaker to the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Friday, but Connor McDavid made more NHL history.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 7

From Gretzky to Messier: The Changing Faces of the Edmonton Oilers Legacy

During the first two games of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, Rogers aired a new commercial celebrating the legacy of the Edmonton Oilers. It was a sharp-looking ad—dramatic, nostalgic, soaked in the sweat and fire of past Stanley Cup runs.

NHL News / Bleacher Report / June 7

Watch: Panthers Even the Series 1-1 vs. Oilers in Double OT Thriller | NHL on TNT

NHL News / Athlon Sports / June 6

Wayne Gretzky Reveals Secret to NHL Team Success Amid Stanley Cup Final

The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are battling again in the Stanley Cup Final, meeting in the finals for the second year in a row. Edmonton took

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 5

Wayne Gretzky drops truth bomb on Oilers-Panthers Stanley Cup Final

The Edmonton Oilers gained the early edge in the Stanley Cup Final, defeating the Florida Panthers 4-3 in overtime on Wednesday night at Rogers Place in Edmonton.

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Watch: Biz explains Chappell Roan to Wayne Gretzky

NHL News / Athlon Sports / June 5

Wayne Gretzky Predicts 2025 Stanley Cup Final Winner

Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final kicked off Wednesday night in Edmonton as the Oilers faced the Florida Panthers. This year’s matchup is a rematch of last year’s final, which the Panthers won in seven games.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / June 5

Wayne Gretzky Nails Connor McDavid Prediction in Surreal Fashion

The Edmonton Oilers never led last year's finals but they started this season's Stanley Cup Final with a lead, beating the Florida Panthers 4-3 in Game 1 on Wednesday night.

NHL News / Bleacher Report / June 5

Watch: Oilers Come Back to Win Game 1 vs. Panthers on Draisaitl's OT Goal | NHL on TNT

NHL News / House of Hockey / May 30

Wayne Gretzky Opens Up On Which Record He's Most Proud Of In The NHL

Wayne Gretzky holds a ridiculous amount of records in NHL history, and on the New Heights podcast, he has revealed which of those he's most proud of. While

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / May 29

Wayne Gretzky Makes Shocking Stanley Cup Finals Prediction Involving the Edmonton Oilers

Hockey's greatest all-time player, Wayne Gretzky, never shies away from the spotlight, and this time he predicted the Oilers will make the finals and do some damage.

Dallas Stars News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20

Wayne Gretzky made surprising move after Stars' playoff win

Wayne Gretzky made a surprise appearance in one team’s locker room after they advanced to the Western Conference Finals, but it is not the team one might necessarily have expected.

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The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The 'Stanley Cup-winning Edmonton Oilers' quiz

Washington Capitals News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7

Wayne Gretzky followed through on his promise to Alex Ovechkin

Wayne Gretzky was on hand as Alex Ovechkin broke his all-time record by scoring his 895th career goal on Sunday. That was not the only pledge Gretzky followed through on, either.

Watch: Alex Ovechkin passes Wayne Gretzky for most NHL goals

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The 'Most 30-goal NHL seasons' quiz

Washington Capitals News / Larry Brown Sports / April 5

Wayne Gretzky wants to be there when Alex Ovechkin breaks record

Wayne Gretzky explains why he wants to be there when Alex Ovechkin breaks record

Gretzky loves hockey and has been a great ambassador for the sport and for the NHL.

Watch: Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky for most NHL goals all-time

Alex Ovechkin reveals why he purposely didn't break goals record vs. Blackhawks

Maple Leafs players, Berube reflect on Alex Ovechkin tying Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

The 'Most 30-goal NHL seasons' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / March 27

Penguins' Sidney Crosby breaks impressive Wayne Gretzky record

Sidney Crosby continues to set the standard.

Watch: Alexander Ovechkin scores goal No. 889 vs. Jets

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

The 'NHL all-time assist leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 24

Sidney Crosby getting closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky record

Sidney Crosby, even at 37 years old, remains one of the league's best players and is closing in on a milestone that would have him break a longstanding Wayne Gretzky record.

Watch: Bruins, Kings goalies tried to fight before officials stopped them

Will Boston move on from HC?

Blue Jackets have some needed reinforcements on the way

Back-to-back-to-back Stanley Cup champion announces NHL retirement

T.J. Hughes, Karsen Dorwart among NCAA free agents to keep an eye on

Wisconsin women's hockey takes national title in OT win over Ohio State

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / March 14

Connor McDavid joins Wayne Gretzky on illustrious short list

Connor McDavid just continues to follow in the footsteps of Edmonton Oilers great and Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's legacy.

Watch: Linus Ullmark helps crush Bruins' playoff hopes with unreal save

Five NHL teams with the best chance to win Stanley Cup

Craig Berube has jaw-dropping comments on Maple Leafs, entire NHL

Rangers winger sidelined indefinitely with upper-body injury

Devils expect key defenseman to miss rest of regular season

Jonathan Toews reveals his feelings on Blackhawks prior to NHL return

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 5

Watch: Alex Ovechkin inches closer to Wayne Gretzky's record

Watch: Alex Ovechkin's power-play goal vs. Rangers brings him closer to history

It won't be long now. Alexander Ovechkin notched the 885th goal of his career on Wednesday, leaving him 10 away from breaking Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's all-time record (894).

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin to use goal record chase to fundraise for good cause

Every Hart Trophy winner of the NHL's Expansion Era

The 'Most 30-goal NHL seasons' quiz