7 h. ago Injured Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard still day to day: Coach Knoblauch

Calvin Pickard, the 33-year-old netminder, was injured during Game 2 on May 8, when Golden Knights forward Tomas Hertl landed on his left leg in the third period.

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32 h. ago Edmonton Oilers look to eliminate Vegas Golden Knights from NHL playoffs in Game 5

The Oilers can advance to the NHL's Western Conference final for a second straight year.

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36 h. ago 'Beaten to a pulp': Vegas hockey world hit by fear and loathing

It was a hardrock loss for the Vegas hockey world, as the pride of their sporting world, the Vegas Golden Knights, were shut-out by the Edmonton Oilers and are now down 3-1 in the Pacific division final. The Grade A shots in the game favoured Vegas, 15-14, but the subset of the most dangerous 5-alarm […]

Sport

47 h. ago Stuart Skinner stones Golden Knights and his critics in Edmonton's 3

The Oilers have rolled the Vegas Golden Knights to the brink of elimination after a commanding performance in a Game Four win, 3-0. The Oilers were the far better team in a rock’em, sock’em first, out-shooting Vegas 15-5 and out-scoring them 2-0 as they effectively burrowed beneath Aiden Hill’s skin. That approach appeared to pay […]

Culture

48 h. ago Shock and awe as Edmonton Oilers pound Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4

A 3-1 series is now theirs to close

Sport

51 h. ago 'Don't panic': Hockey world reacts to Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights, Game 4

The Edmonton Oilers lined up against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of their Stanley Cup divisional final on Monday. Reaction online heated up fast. Here are the some of the highlights: Pre-game The Athletic’s Daniel Nugent-Bowman Oilers lines and pairings in warmups for Game 4 vs. VGK: RNH-McDavid-Hyman Podkolzin-Draisaitl-Kapanen Kane-Henrique-Brown Frederic-Janmark-Perry Nurse-Stecher Kulak-Bouchard […]

Sport

51 h. ago 'Pure mayhem': Hockey world reacts to Oilers, 2 vs Golden Knights, 0, Game 4

The Edmonton Oilers lined up against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of their Stanley Cup divisional final on Monday. Reaction online heated up fast. Here are the some of the highlights: Pre-game The Athletic’s Daniel Nugent-Bowman Oilers lines and pairings in warmups for Game 4 vs. VGK: RNH-McDavid-Hyman Podkolzin-Draisaitl-Kapanen Kane-Henrique-Brown Frederic-Janmark-Perry Nurse-Stecher Kulak-Bouchard […]

Sport

51 h. ago 'Pure mayhem': Hockey world reacts to Oilers, 3, vs Golden Knights, 0, Game 4

The Edmonton Oilers lined up against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of their Stanley Cup divisional final on Monday. Reaction online heated up fast. Here are the some of the highlights: Pre-game The Athletic’s Daniel Nugent-Bowman Oilers lines and pairings in warmups for Game 4 vs. VGK: RNH-McDavid-Hyman Podkolzin-Draisaitl-Kapanen Kane-Henrique-Brown Frederic-Janmark-Perry Nurse-Stecher Kulak-Bouchard […]

Sport

51 h. ago 'Atta boy Skinner': Hockey world reacts to Oilers, 3, vs Golden Knights, 0, Game 4

The Edmonton Oilers lined up against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of their Stanley Cup divisional final on Monday. Reaction online heated up fast. Here are the some of the highlights: Pre-game The Athletic’s Daniel Nugent-Bowman Oilers lines and pairings in warmups for Game 4 vs. VGK: RNH-McDavid-Hyman Podkolzin-Draisaitl-Kapanen Kane-Henrique-Brown Frederic-Janmark-Perry Nurse-Stecher Kulak-Bouchard […]

Sport

51 h. ago 'Total domination': Hockey world reacts to Oilers, 3, vs Golden Knights, 0, Game 4

The Edmonton Oilers lined up against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of their Stanley Cup divisional final on Monday. Reaction online heated up fast. Here are the some of the highlights: Pre-game The Athletic’s Daniel Nugent-Bowman Oilers lines and pairings in warmups for Game 4 vs. VGK: RNH-McDavid-Hyman Podkolzin-Draisaitl-Kapanen Kane-Henrique-Brown Frederic-Janmark-Perry Nurse-Stecher Kulak-Bouchard […]

Sport

54 h. ago 'Mental curveball': Vegas restaurant ad in Edmonton taunts Oilers' Game 3 loss

After a devastating Game 3 loss to the Golden Knights, a Las Vegas restaurant group bought ads on more than 160 billboards in Edmonton around Rogers Place to torment Edmonton Oilers fans and players alike. “Hopefully, one of these superstars (on the Oilers) is dropping their kids off at school, and they look up and […]

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54 h. ago 'Mental curveball': Vegas restaurant ad in Edmonton taunts Oilers' loss in final second of Game 3

After a devastating Game 3 loss to the Golden Knights, a Las Vegas restaurant group bought ads on more than 160 billboards in Edmonton around Rogers Place to torment Edmonton Oilers fans and players alike. “Hopefully, one of these superstars (on the Oilers) is dropping their kids off at school, and they look up and […]

Sport

59 h. ago Mystery roster: Edmonton Oilers coach leaves everyone guessing for Game 4

Who will play for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 against the Vegas Golden Knights? What will the lines and defence pairings be? Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch is keeping this information to himself for now, not tipping his hand at today’s morning skate, where there were no line rushes and the media was left to […]

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2 d. ago Vegas turns Edmonton's biggest gun on them, but Oilers have 3 ways to fight back

The Vegas Golden Knights stolen Edmonton’s hockey mojo. They’ve stolen Edmonton’s best weapon — their even strength dominance — and turned it against the Oilers. In Game 1 of the series, it looked like men against boys, with the Edmonton Oilers dominating VGK, 14 Grade A shots for Edmonton, a measly five for Vegas. At […]

Events

3 d. ago Player grades: Oilers lose game 3 in crushing fashion to Golden Knights

The Oilers were dealt a devastating defeat by the Vegas Golden Knights on a late goal with just 0.4 seconds left in the game. That pretty accurately summarizes how the majority of the game went tonight, and left a lot to be desired as a “first post” for the newest addition to the Cult of […]

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4 d. ago 'Scorey Perry is a saint': hockey world reacts to Oilers vs Golden Knights, Game 3

The Edmonton Oilers faced off in Game 3 of their divisional final against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday. Social media reaction to the game was fast and furious. Here are some of the lightlights: Sportsnet Stats @SNstats Oilers Vasily Podkolzin is averaging 4.61 points per 60 minutes this postseason, 4th highest in the NHL […]

Sport

4 d. ago 'Ugly defensive play': hockey world reacts to Oilers vs Golden Knights, Game 3

The Edmonton Oilers faced off in Game 3 of their divisional final against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday. Social media reaction to the game was fast and furious. Here are some of the lightlights: Sportsnet Stats @SNstats Oilers Vasily Podkolzin is averaging 4.61 points per 60 minutes this postseason, 4th highest in the NHL […]

Sport

4 d. ago 'I’m sick to my stomach ': hockey world reacts to Vegas, 4, Oilers, 3

The Edmonton Oilers faced off in Game 3 of their divisional final against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday. Social media reaction to the game was fast and furious. Here are some of the lightlights: Sportsnet Stats @SNstats Oilers Vasily Podkolzin is averaging 4.61 points per 60 minutes this postseason, 4th highest in the NHL […]

Sport

4 d. ago 'Never a dull moment': Oil Country reacts to major change in Edmonton line

The Edmonton Oilers have Stuart Skinner in the starter’s net at today’s skate. Said the Oilers: “Stuart Skinner will make the start for the #Oilers against the Golden Knights in Game 3 at Rogers Place with Calvin Pickard out day-to-day with an injury.” And Mark Spector of Sporsnet reported Brayden McNab missing from Vegas practice: […]

Politics

4 d. ago 'We are cooked': Oil Country reacts to major change in Edmonton line

The Edmonton Oilers have Stuart Skinner in the starter’s net at today’s skate. Said the Oilers: “Stuart Skinner will make the start for the Oilers against the Golden Knights in Game 3 at Rogers Place with Calvin Pickard out day-to-day with an injury.” And Mark Spector of Sporsnet reported Brayden McNab missing from Vegas practice: […]

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