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Beyond the Boxscore: Oilers search for saves in Game 2 loss

The Los Angeles Kings were able to stick to their game plan enough to steal a 5-4 OT win from underneath the Edmonton Oilers. Getting a lead and keeping it is going to be a necessity for the Los Angeles Kings if they want to somehow upset the Edmonton Oilers in this series.

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G2+ Game Notes: Oilers look to continue Game 2 success

Home teams went 7-1 in game ones of the first round. And so far, home teams are 3-3 in game twos with Dallas and Edmonton playing tonight. Prior to Monday’s victory, the Oilers were 1-8 in game ones during the Connor McDavid era.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

Oilers Lack Momentum Going Into Series Against Kings

Through the first two days of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the home team has won every game. According to Sportsnet Stats, this is postseason history that the home team has gone unbeaten in the first six Game 1s played in the opening round of the NHL Playoffs.

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Previewing Oilers vs. Kings: Will Edmonton keep dominating Los Angeles in the postseason?

Can the Los Angeles Kings finally figure out the Edmonton Oilers? Previewing their first-round series.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 19

Oilers coach admits big mistake ahead of playoff series vs. Kings

Perhaps head coach Kris Knoblauch didn’t see a blowout coming. Maybe he thought his starting goaltender wouldn’t be rattled after a solid season. Whatever the case, the Edmonton Oilers bench boss admitted after Thursday’s final regular season game that he made a mistake starting Skinner and letting him get lit up for four goals in just minutes.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 19

Dylan Holloway continues dominance as Oilers eye playoffs

What a long, strange trip it’s been. On Thursday night, part of that trip ended for the Edmonton Oilers, who finished off their regular season with a 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 18

Oilers Likely to Rest Several Stars in Last Regular Season Game

The Edmonton Oilers take on the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night, both team’s final game of the 2023-24 regular season. For the Oilers, this will be their last chance to rest their major stars before taking on either the Vegas Golden Knights or Los Angeles Kings.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 16

Major Milestone for Current Oilers’ Forward Being Overlooked

With an assist on Monday night, forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is sitting at 699 career points – one point away from 700. It’s a feat that is incredible when you think about it, but it’s also a milestone that has gotten largely overlooked with all of the hype and hubbub around the talk of Connor McDavid‘s 100-assist season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 14

Five Key Questions for the Edmonton Oilers as the playoffs approach

The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs are exactly one week away. The Edmonton Oilers currently sit second in the Pacific Division, holding a record of 48-24-6.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 11

Mattias Ekholm shines and Dylan Holloway makes an impact in Oilers 5-1 win over Golden Knights

The McDavid-less Oilers took on the Vegas Golden Knights last night at Rogers Place with the opportunity to pull themselves within a single point of locking in home-ice advantage for the first round of the playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 10

G77 Game Notes: Connor McDavid won’t play tonight versus Vegas Golden Knights

Connor McDavid will not play tonight against Vegas. He could miss up to a few games, but right now he is expected to return before the end of the regular season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 8

As emotions run high, Oilers pull out win over Flames

It’s the time of year when things begin to ramp up to another level. For teams that are vying for playoff spots, have theirs locked up, or are jockeying for divisional positioning, every single night matters as game one of the playoffs approaches.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 6

Will this be the lineup the Oilers deploy in the playoffs?

I don’t know about you, but I woke up Saturday morning feeling good. The Oilers clinched the playoffs for the fifth consecutive year the night before in thanks to a dominant performance over the Colorado Avalanche.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 5

G75 Game Notes: One Bad Loss Shouldn’t Ruin the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers’ season isn’t over due to one bad loss in Dallas. They aren’t destined for a first-round exit. However, Wednesday’s loss was a stark reminder of how quickly things can unravel if the Oilers aren’t focused.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 2

As a lifelong Oilers fan, that was one of the weirdest 3-2 OT losses you will ever see

The Oilers came into Monday’s game with the St. Louis Blues riding a three-game winning streak and very much still in the mix for the Pacific Division lead, provided that they can keep the good times rolling.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 2

Instant Reaction: Winning streak snapped as Oilers lose in overtime in St. Louis

For the second straight game against the St. Louis Blues, the Edmonton Oilers went to overtime but ultimately were defeated in the extra period, losing 3-2.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 29

Edmonton Oilers set the temperature for another likely playoff meeting against Kings

Ask any Oilers fan these days who their most hated rivals are, and you might be surprised at the answer. Gone are the days where the first mention would be the Calgary Flames, or the Vancouver Canucks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 28

Home Ice Advantage and the Oilers’ Optimal Line Combinations

The final few weeks of the regular season for the Edmonton Oilers are all about two things: making sure you’re playing your best hockey leading into the regular season and locking up home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 7

Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins coming through in the clutch both on and off the ice

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is the “jack of all trades” player that every Stanley Cup contending team needs. He plays on the power play, the penalty kill, on the wing, at center and if Rogers Place ever required a Zamboni driver in a pinch, he’d likely be the first to volunteer.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 23

Oilers News & Rumors: Nugent-Hopkins, Goalies & the Trade Deadline

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will slot back into the lineup as the team takes on the Minnesota Wild on Friday. He was out due to illness and the roster will be slightly reshuffled to make room for his return.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 21

Power Play Weapon for Oilers Out: Who Replaces Nugent-Hopkins

It looks like the Edmonton Oilers are going to have to make a go of their matchup with the Boston Bruins without one of their key power-play contributors and top special teams forwards.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 11

Two NHL player prop SGPs for Thursday, Jan. 11: Oil's well that ends well

We split our point SGPs yesterday in the NHL, but we're sticking in this market to attack what is a massive 13-game slate on the ice.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 4

Nugent-Hopkins Quietly Making Case for Oilers Hall of Fame

In the Edmonton Oilers’ latest outing, a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday (Jan. 2), Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored twice and added an assist.