7 h. ago SIMMONS: Team Canada hero Connor McDavid looking to find his game with struggling Oilers

SUNRISE, Fla. — The most recent skating-on-air moment of Connor McDavid’s hockey life was just a few nights ago, but the reality of this National Hockey League season is that not everything is going his way. That is what is so hard to explain and comprehend about all McDavid can be. The greatest player in […]

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9 h. ago Wayne Gretzky's family says he's heartbroken people question his love for Canada

Wayne Gretzky doesn't appear too happy about the criticism he's received in the wake of last week's 4 Nations Face-Off.Named the honorary captain for last week's final of the international hockey tournament against the United States, Gretzky appeared for a ceremonial pregame puck drop alongside American captain Auston Matthews, Canadian captain Connor McDavid, and American Olympic gold medallist and honorary captain Mike Eruzione.But while Eruzione came out in a USA jersey, Gretzky opted for a suit, entered the ice through the American bench, and appeared to give a thumbs up to American players while not offering the same grace to the Canadians.Given the fact that the dual-citizen Gretzky has closely supported Donald Trump — including appearing at his official election party in November and showing up in Washington for his inauguration in January — many Canadians weren’t exactly a fan of the choice."How fickle can people be when someone who has given so much t...

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32 h. ago Connor McDavid stuck in a rut, Edmonton Oilers GM facing big problems

General manager Stan Bowman has his work cut out for him in advance of the trade deadline

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45 h. ago Player grades: Slumping Edmonton Oilers fail to get job done at either end of the ice in Tampa

Oilers 1, Lightning 4 It was another bright start for the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday, the Oilers opening up a first period lead for the third time in 3 games. But for the third time on this nightmarish Eastern road trip, the Oil failed to either build on their early lead or to protect it, […]

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69 h. ago 6 troubling trends for Edmonton Oilers through 6 February games

When the NHL stopped play to stage the 4 Nations Face-Off, it seemed that the 2-week break had come just in time for the Edmonton Oilers. The team had faced a brutal travel schedule while a bug ravaged the dressing room. By the time they dropped a 5-4 decision in regulation to Colorado Avalanche on […]

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3 d. ago Ranking Canada’s Top 7 international hockey goals in history after Connor McDavid’s winner

Ken Dryden summed up for us a while back that a 21st century hockey rival for Canada, post-Iron Curtain, could be hard to get a hate-on for. “It used to be ‘Us’ against ‘Them’,” the great goalie said of showdowns versus the Soviet Union between 1972 and the early ‘90s. “But now, there’s no ‘Them’ […]

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3 d. ago Team Canada hero Jordan Binnington to Edmonton Oilers? NHL insider speculates

All kinds of talk about the Edmonton Oilers being in need of a goalie but the most interesting speculation I’ve hard came from TSN insider Darren Dreger. After goalie Jordan Binnington stole Team Canada a win in overtime, Dreger speculated — and it’s important to note that Dreger himself made clear this was speculation — […]

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4 d. ago Player grades: Edmonton Oilers, 1, vs Washington Capitals, 2, live report

The fifth-ranked Edmonton Oilers face NHL’s second-ranked team, the Washingon Capitals. To start the game, the Oilers put their lines into a blender on full power, with Connor McDavid starting with Vasili Podkolzin and Kasperi Kapanen on the top line. Mattias Janmark was sent to the pressbox for this one. Here is a running account […]

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4 d. ago Player grades: Edmonton Oilers, 1, vs Washington Capitals, 5, live report

The fifth-ranked Edmonton Oilers face NHL’s second-ranked team, the Washington Capitals. To start the game, the Oilers put their lines into a blender on full power, with Connor McDavid starting with Vasili Podkolzin and Kasperi Kapanen on the top line. Mattias Janmark was sent to the pressbox for this one. Here is a running account […]

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5 d. ago Three to See Edmonton Events: Mother Mother, Paper Birch café launch and Taste of Africa at Arden

Mother Mother: Sister and brother Molly and Ryan Guldemond bring their high-energy electro-folk band from B.C. into a nice week of Canadiana Downtown arena shows where Our Lady Peace just stopped the show Thursday to sing the national anthem after Connor McDavid scored that sweet sudden-death goal. MM’s set list could include Verbatim, Burning Pile, […]

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5 d. ago Letters, Feb. 22: Wayne Gretzky should have worn a Canada jersey in Boston

Is Connor McDavid the best active hockey player? Vote in our daily poll! Watching the opening ceremonies for Thursday night’s 4 Nations Face-off final, I noticed Wayne Gretzky was not wearing a Canadian jersey despite being our honorary captain. I feel betrayed by Wayne. Has he forgotten where he is from? Shame on you Wayne […]

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6 d. ago It is time to admit that no, not everybody can play with the Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid

There is a saying that has made its way around Edmonton since Connor McDavid was drafted that “anyone could score X number of goals alongside 97”. A fourth liner. An AHL player. My Grandma. My Dog. But just having just watched the Four Nations Face-Off tournament where Canada had a roster full of elite-level wingers […]

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6 d. ago Hockey players, coaches reflect on 4 Nations with NHL set for Olympic return in 2026

As champagne bottles popped and beer cans cracked after Connor McDavid's overtime winner, Canada's head coach was already starting to think about the NHL's return to the Olympics.

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6 d. ago O Canada! 4 Nations victory over good ol' USA was exactly what country needed

Canada needed that. It’s that simple. Loud cheers were heard from coast to coast on Thursday night after Connor McDavid fired home the winner to give Team Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States of America in the final of the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off held at TD Garden in Boston. Sidney Crosby, Canada’s […]

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6 d. ago Trudeau has words for Trump after Canada's 4 Nations championship win over U.S.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was ready following Team Canada's OT win over the United States.Following Connor McDavid's electrifying golden goal to secure Canada the 4 Nations championship, Trudeau took to social media with a subtle jab at U.S. President Donald Trump."You can't take our country — and you can't take our game," Trudeau wrote.You can’t take our country — and you can’t take our game.— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) February 21, 2025This comes after a relentless series of statements made by Trump referring to Canada as the 51st American state. This strange statement was first made by the 78-year-old president back in December and was initially played off by many as a joke. As he continued to say it, however, it started rubbing some Canadians the wrong way.Notably, he has referred to Trudeau as the "governor" of Canada rather than the prime minister. Trump repeated the statement Thursday in a post...

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6 d. ago SIMMONS: The overtime torch is passed from Sidney Crosby to Connor McDavid

It was a win for Canada and also for the game that differentiates us more from than anything else from our American neighbours

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6 d. ago Hockey fans celebrate Canada’s epic win over U.S. in 4 Nations final

Elated fans across the country are celebrating Canada’s victory over the United States in the hotly-anticipated 4 Nations Face-Off final. Against a politically-charged backdrop, Canada’s Connor McDavid scored the winner, in a spectacular 3-2 overtime finish against the country’s fierce North American rival, Thursday night in Boston. Hundreds of fans exploded out of their seats at YVR Greta...

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6 d. ago Fans from coast to coast to coast celebrate Canada’s epic win over U.S. in 4 Nations final

Elated fans across the country are celebrating Canada’s victory over the United States in the hotly-anticipated 4 Nations Face-Off final. Against a politically-charged backdrop, Canada’s Connor McDavid scored the winner in a spectacular overtime finish against the country’s fierce North American rival Thursday night in Boston. Hundreds of fans exploded out of their seats at YVR Greta in...

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6 d. ago Le Canada remporte une finale épique: Connor McDavid ajoute son nom à l'histoire

Le 97 marque le but en or en prolongation.

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6 d. ago 4 Nations Takeaways: Connor McDavid plays role of hero as Canada captures title

McDavid scores in OT to secure the win for Canada.

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