16 h. ago Game 1 curse a bit more troubling for the Edmonton Oilers this time

Game 1 is for suckers. It’s a rather bizarre way to approach a series, but that seems to have always been the Edmonton Oilers’ subconscious philosophy. They’re never good in the first game of a series. The trend has been eating away at them for years. Last spring, they were a respectable 2-2 in Game […]

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19 h. ago Two key vets could be back for Game 2, no decision yet on starting goalie, Knoblauch says

This in from Edmonton Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels: “Kris Knoblauch waiting on Kane & Klingberg as possible options for Game 2. Klingberg termed a ‘very good possibility.’ Knoblauch said no decision has been made on a starter in net for Game 2.” And from Sportsnet’s Mark Spector: “Kris Knoblauch confirms that Trent Frederic getting […]

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20 h. ago Henrique calls Oilers ‘a resilient group’ as Edmonton looks to bounce back after wild Game 1 loss

"Now, every single shift, every play matters," said Oilers centre Adam Henrique.

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21 h. 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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25 h. 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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33 h. 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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40 h. ago Election candidates using Edmonton Oilers' fandom to their advantage

Will Edmonton candidates need to change it up because they have to work around the NHL playoffs?

Politics

42 h. ago Edmonton Oilers name Stuart Skinner starting goalie to begin 2025 playoff run

Stuart Skinner was the Oilers starter through much of the regular season, but missed eight games late in the campaign after taking a knee to the head.

Culture

43 h. ago Edmonton Oilers' playoff lineup much healthier but still missing parts

"Obviously, last year was a pretty good experience for us and we'd like to have a long push again, like we did last year. But obviously it's not going to be easy and it starts with a very difficult task against L.A"

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48 h. ago McDavid: Edmonton Oilers have 'waited all year' for this game

“They’re really solid. They have depth. They have depth scoring. They roll four lines. They’re a solid, deep defensive team like they have been in years past. It’s their identity and they’re going to stick to it. It works for them. They make it challenging on you"

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63 h. ago ‘It’s fine to be the underdogs’: Oilers optimistic as playoffs begin

Like tulips poking their heads out of the dirt, playoff matchups between the Edmonton Oilers and L.A. Kings have become a sure sign of spring. The two sides will face off in Game 1 on Monday, marking the fourth year in a row they’ve met in the first round of the NHL post-season. This year, though, the Oilers have...

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66 h. ago L.A. goalie coach Ranford prefers slapper off the head to kidney stones

“Kidney stone pain is a 10 out of 10."

Society

66 h. ago Only thing L.A. Kings want more than redemption is to reach Round 2

'I think that they've beaten us three years in a row and we get to face them again. That's a great opportunity, we're really lucky for that'

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67 h. ago These five players need to pick it up for the Edmonton Oilers to win

Here are the five players who need to pick it up in the playoffs if the Oilers are going to get past Los Angeles and beyond

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68 h. 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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3 d. ago As the Edmonton Oilers prepare for a cup run, what has their GM done to ensure this happens again and again: 9 Things

The Edmonton Oilers have taken a decidedly more circuitous path to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But the road begins anew, Monday comes. In the meantime, General Manager Stan Bowman has been busy ensuring that this franchise is in the same position to “go for it” every April, for as long as the jerseys 97 and […]

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3 d. ago Will Oilers' Arvidsson finally be on winning side in this Kings clash?

If you can’t beat ’em, do what Viktor Arvidsson is trying this year. By the time the 32-year-old Swedish forward joined the Los Angeles Kings for the 2021-22 season, they had already begun a trend that’s seen them fall to the Edmonton Oilers in the opening round of the NHL playoffs year after year. He […]

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3 d. ago 5 reasons the Edmonton Oilers are going to lose, and 5 why they won't

After opening the season as an odds-on favourite to win the Stanley Cup, the Edmonton Oilers aren’t going to make it out of the first round of the playoffs. At least that’s what the experts are saying. The National Hockey League surveyed 16 of its own website staffers Thursday and 13 of them picked Los […]

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3 d. ago The Edmonton Oilers hold big guns out of optional workout, extend Ty Emberson ahead of rematch with L.A. Kings

The Edmonton Oilers practiced in San Jose Saturday, before heading to Los Angeles in advance of Game One of what has become an annual playoff affair between the two clubs. First, some context: I will be presenting a fresh format for these “practice day” articles which are heavy on the element of breaking news as […]

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4 d. ago Burgers, bananas top Edmonton's Uber Eats during 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers are gearing up for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and Edmontonians are preparing their waistbands for a whole lot of burgers, chicken nuggets, and bananas. That’s according to a list from Uber Eats of the top 10 local food orders during the 2024 playoff season, which they revealed in a news release this […]

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