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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most points in one Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'NHL's multiple Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple Stanley Cup Playoff hat tricks' quiz

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.

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / June 5

Oilers' Connor McDavid Enters Wayne Gretzky Territory in Game 1 Win vs. Panthers

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers opened up their Stanley Cup Final series against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night. Both teams have been red-hot of late and Game 1 did not disappoint the fans who tuned in for it.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Connor McDavid Responds to Historic Comparison with Wayne Gretzky, Sidney Crosby

The Edmonton Oilers are four wins away from reversing last year’s Game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers and capturing their first Stanley Cup since 1990.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 3

Similarities between the 2025 Edmonton Oilers and their past Cup-winning teams

The Edmonton Oilers are looking to bring home the franchise’s sixth Stanley Cup in their ninth appearance in the Final. As the old adage goes, history tends to repeat itself.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / June 2

Wayne Gretzky Didn’t Hesitate to Name the Greatest NHL Player of All Time

Whenever you ask a hockey fan who the greatest player to ever lace up skates and hit the ice is, most will give the same answer: Wayne Gretzky. Gretzky holds an astounding 61 NHL records—and he hasn’t played since 1999.

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The 'Golfers with multiple U.S. Open titles' quiz

The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The '1,000-yard receivers in the 2024-25 NFL season' quiz

Indiana Fever News / FirstSportz / May 31

Hockey Legend Wayne Gretzky Credits Caitlin Clark for ‘Taking Over the World’

Caitlin Clark might be out injured, but fans have not necessarily stopped coming to Indiana Fever games to catch a glimpse of the 23-year-old star. This points to the fact that she is not only pulling fans when she plays, but also when she is just present.

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

Wayne Gretzky Makes His Opinion of Caitlin Clark Extremely Clear

Last month, Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin became the NHL's (National Hockey League's) all-time leading goal scorer, having amassed a staggering 895 regular season goals in his 20-year career.

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 23

Oilers’ History: Remembering the Night Gretzky Broke Howe’s Points Record

Anyone who had the privilege of watching Wayne Gretzky during his 10 seasons with the Edmonton Oilers knows that the legendary centre possessed incredible timing.

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.

Ranking the starting goaltenders in NHL conference finals

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The 'Stanley Cup-winning Edmonton Oilers' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / May 20

Wayne Gretzky Blasts His Brother Over Disastrous Edmonton Oilers Draft Selection

NHL and Oilers legend Wayne Gretzky is not happy with the team's draft decision they made in 2021, and he openly ripped apart his brother for a crucial mistake.

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

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

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