9 h. ago Edmonton Oilers turn to backup Calvin Pickard for answer to L.A. Kings in Game 3

'We felt that we’re in a position where we need to win a game and we have a lot of confidence in him.'

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11 h. ago Pickard to start for Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 against Los Angeles Kings

Calvin Pickard went 22-10-1 for Edmonton this season. He made his NHL playoff debut last season.

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23 h. ago How to bring together the Edmonton Oilers, a team full of strangers?

The Edmonton Oilers tried a unique strategy in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Kings with their top four lines and top two defensive pairings, essentially uniting groups of players who had rarely if ever played together in the 2024-25 regular season. Edmonton lost a game but it’s too much to say this strategy was […]

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30 h. ago Which goalie should the Edmonton Oilers start in Game 3 against the Kings?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Oil Spills, Postmedia’s Rob Wong speaks with Edmonton Journal Oilers writer Gerry Moddejonge to talk about the struggles in net for the Oilers so far in their series against the Los Angeles Kings. They discuss whether Edmonton will start Calvin Pickard in Game 3 and which players need […]

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34 h. ago Edmonton Oilers look to regroup after Game 2 loss to L.A. Kings: ‘We’ve got to be better’

The Oilers came into the playoffs having ousted the Kings from the first round of the playoffs three years in a row.

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35 h. ago It's not Skinner's fault, but it's the Edmonton Oilers problem

It’s not Stuart Skinner’s fault but, as the old saying goes, it’s his problem. The Edmonton Oilers have been hot garbage in front of him and that’s why he’s given up 11 goals in two games and that’s why the team is down 2-0 in its first (and perhaps last) round series with the Los […]

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56 h. ago Evander Kane set for debut in Edmonton Oilers lineup for Game 2 vs. Kings

"Playing the Kings in this barn, I enjoy it, it's a fun atmosphere to play in. There might be a little nervousness, but nothing that's going to impact my game in a negative fashion"

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58 h. ago Kane to make season debut for Oilers in Game 2 of Kings series

Evander Kane said he is feeling strong and healthy, and looking forward to contributing to his team.

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63 h. ago Oiler Brett Kulak raced from daughter’s birth to get to Game 1 against Kings

Kulak and the Oilers will be back in Edmonton for Game 3 on Friday.

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3 d. ago 'That game was drunk': Hockey world reacts to Kings 6, Oilers 5

The Edmonton Oilers came back from a four goal deficit to tie the Los Angeles Kings at five, only to lose in the last minute of Game One of their Stanley Cup playoff series. Social media was on-fire about the game. Here are some of the highlights: Hockey commentator Paul Bissonnette @BizNasty2point0 We’re just supposed […]

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3 d. ago Don't be fooled by the comeback, Edmonton Oilers weren't good enough

The Oilers need to sort some stuff out for Game 2 or this series might get away from them

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4 d. ago Heartbreaking finish ruins Edmonton Oilers miracle comeback in Game 1

Do you believe in miracles? Neither do the Los Angeles Kings. So they shut Edmonton’s stunning comeback attempt dead in its tracks Monday. After letting a 5-2 lead deteriorate into a 5-5 tie on last-minute goals from Zach Hyman and Connor McDavid, the Kings spoiled one of the greatest rallies in Oilers history with a […]

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5 d. ago Fan favourite sticking on top line with Connor McDavid vs Kings

This in from Tony Brar of Oilers TV, the Edmonton Oilers forward lines at Sunday’s practice one day before Game One vs the Los Angeles Kings. Fan favourite Connor Brown is on the top line, while Stuart Skinner is in the starter’s net. Hyman – McDavid – Brown Podkolzin – Draisaitl – Arvidsson Skinner – […]

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8 d. ago Edmonton Oilers insider with projected forward lines for Game 1 against Los Angeles Kings

This in from Sportsnet announcer and Edmonton Oilers insider Jack Michaels, his best guess as to the Edmonton Oilers line-up for Game One on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings. Projected lines for Oilers, Game 1 at LA .(this is purely a guess, based on speculation by yours truly, but have at it for fun). Skinner-McDavid-Brown […]

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1 week ago Darnell Nurse dodges a bullet, won't be suspended for any playoff games

Darnell Nurse and the Edmonton Oilers dodged a bullet Tuesday night. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety only handed the Oilers defenceman a one-game suspension for his crosscheck on Kings defenceman Quinton Byfield Monday night at Rogers Place. This means Nurse will only have to miss the meaningless final game of the regular season Wednesday […]

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2 w. ago Edmonton Oil Kings could win WHL bantam draft lottery to ease pain of playoff loss to Prince Albert

It could be the worst and best of times for the Edmonton Oil Kings, who fell to the Prince Albert Raiders in Game 7 on Tuesday to drop out of the playoff picture but on Thursday have the best odds at winning the WHL’s bantam draft lottery. The prize: Regina’s fantastic centre Maddox Schultz, who […]

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2 w. ago Prince Albert Raiders blank Edmonton Oil Kings in Game 7 to advance in WHL playoffs

The Prince Albert Raiders are off to the second round of WHL playoffs after shutting out the Edmonton Oil Kings in Game 7 of their opening-round series.

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2 w. ago Prince Albert Raiders end Oil Kings unlikely playoff run in Game 7

Prince Albert, Sask. — Game 7s are no place for a nervous person. They’re always scary stuff and, unfortunately, in the biggest game of the Edmonton Oil Kings’ season, they came up short against the Prince Albert Raiders Tuesday, falling 5-0 at the raucous Art Hauser Centre. Losing always hurts in a do-or-die situation, but, […]

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2 w. ago Edmonton Oil Kings in do or die Game 7 against Prince Albert Raiders

Chances are if any tunes were blasting on the Edmonton Oil Kings’ bus to Prince Albert Monday, the playlist didn’t include Willie Nelson’s anthem On The Road Again. The Oil Kings didn’t want any part of “can’t wait to get on the road again,” but they piled onto their bus for another six-hour ride to […]

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2 w. ago Player grades: Edmonton Oilers shut down and shut out by dominating Los Angeles Kings

The Edmonton Oilers were shut down and shut out by the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, losers of a defensive struggle. The Kings dominated the game, winning 3-0. In total, the Grade A shots were just eight for Edmonton, 12 for the Kings, with the subset of more dangerous 5-alarm shots eight for Los Angeles […]

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