8 h. ago Where the Edmonton Oilers need to be better than against L.A. to vanquish Vegas: 9 Things

As big as that first round series triumph over the Kings was, it ultimately means the Oilers are but a quarter of the way through their quest for the Cup. And with all due respect to L.A., the Vegas Golden Knights promise to be a much different and more dangerous opponent. I firmly believe the […]

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19 h. ago Round 2 Preview: Oilers in another medieval matchup vs. Golden Knights

The regular-season series is no help when it comes to who has the advantage here in the playoffs, as the Oilers and Golden Knights split it right down the middle, 2-2

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20 h. ago 'Cassidy's mouth is watering': Top analysts doubt Oilers goalie, defence vs Vegas

Two of the sharpest commentators in hockey, TSN’s Ray Ferraro and Chris Gawlik of the Locked On Vegas Golden Knights podcast, have doubts and questions about the defence and goaltending of the Edmonton Oilers heading into their second round series against the Vegas Golden Knights. Said Ferraro of the Oilers on the Ray & Dregs […]

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32 h. ago The critical things that tipped the balance (yet again) for the Edmonton Oilers over L.A.

The Edmonton Oilers have advanced. For the fourth time in four opportunities the Oilers stared into the eyes of the L.A. Kings and ultimately vanquished them at each opportunity. This was supposed to be the best Kings team Edmonton had faced yet. Most of the prediction class picked L.A. to triumph. So, what happened? Here […]

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43 h. ago Oilers’ offence firing on all cylinders heading into series against Golden Knights

The teams last met in the post-season in 2023 when the Knights eliminated the Oilers in six games in the second round en route to winning the Stanley Cup.

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43 h. ago 'I need a hug': L.A. Kings country struggles to make sense of Oilers comeback

There were no shortage of amazing moments for the Edmonton Oilers in their astonishing comeback 4-2 series win over the Los Angeles Kings. It’s almost like Edmonton has a guy or two up there with the Hockey Gords bringing the puck luck. A few key moments? Calvin Pickard takes the starter’s net in Game 3. […]

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44 h. ago From rusty, limping mess to series winners, Edmonton Oilers are back

That was big. How big? We won’t fully understand that part until later because we don’t know how good this run of theirs is going to get. But we do know how bad it would have been if the Edmonton Oilers were eliminated in the first round. After giving up 12 goals in the first […]

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46 h. ago Calvin Pickard comes off bench to help Oilers reach 2nd round of playoffs

Calvin Pickard got into 23 games with the Oilers in 2023-24, but his 31 starts this season were the most since his last season with Colorado.

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47 h. ago Edmonton Oilers depth players came up big in series win with Connor Brown leading the way

“Overcoming things like that help you in these big moments. I’m having fun, providing some offence. I’m back to my old self"

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56 h. ago Player grades: Oilers amazing win to win amazing series over Kings

The Edmonton Oilers won a barn burner of a game 6-4 to take the series against the Los Angeles Kings for the fourth year in a row. Edmonton is now moving on to play Vegas, a revenge series for the Oilers. It was a track meet of a game with Edmonton getting 17 Grade A […]

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56 h. ago King Slayers do it again! Edmonton Oilers bury L.A. for a fourth time

The King Slayers have done it again. In a recurring torment that borders on cruelty, the Edmonton Oilers plunged another sword straight into the heart of Los Angeles, ending its playoff life in the very first round for a fourth-straight season. Seven games in 2022. Six games in 2023. Five games in 2024. And now […]

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66 h. ago Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl nominated for NHL's Hart Memorial trophy

“It’s always going to be his offence that makes him special, for sure, but I think he takes a lot of pride in the D-zone too"

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66 h. ago Edmonton Oilers fans get into wild brawls at Game 5 watch party

At least two fights broke out at an Oilers watch party after Edmonton beat the Kings in Game 5

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69 h. ago Extremist makeover: Edmonton Oilers suddenly bringing the ultra

Playoff Game Day 6: Oilers vs Kings This in from Tony Brar of Oilers TV, Edmonton’s lines for Game 6 against the Los Angeles Kings, a line-up full of players suddenly willing to bring the ultra-violence like they haven’t done all season. EDM lines – Thurs. Morning Skate: Draisaitl – McDavid – Perry Kane – […]

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69 h. ago Almost comical how much more physical Oilers are now compared to regular season

Playoff Game Day 6: Oilers vs Kings This in from Tony Brar of Oilers TV, Edmonton’s lines for Game 6 against the Los Angeles Kings, a line-up full of players suddenly willing to bring the nasty like they haven’t done all season. It’s almost comical how big the difference is between now and then the […]

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69 h. ago Extremist makeover: Edmonton Oilers suddenly bringing the nasty vs Los Angeles

Playoff Game Day 6: Oilers vs Kings This in from Tony Brar of Oilers TV, Edmonton’s lines for Game 6 against the Los Angeles Kings, a line-up full of players suddenly willing to bring the nasty like they haven’t done all season. It’s almost comical how big the difference is between now and then the […]

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69 h. ago Leon Draisaitl, Connor Hellebuyck and Nikita Kucherov named Hart Trophy finalists

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl and Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck are finalists for the Hart Trophy, the NHL announced Thursday. Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov is the third nominee for the award, which is given annually to the player judged most valuable to his team. Draisaitl, from Cologne, Germany, led the NHL with […]

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2 d. ago Embattled Oilers newcomer sticking it good to his many critics

John Klingberg has had no shortage of critics coming at him in waves since the Edmonton Oilers signed him in late January. But Klingberg is now sticking it to them good with his burst of strong play against the Los Angeles Kings. The veteran Swedish d-man put an exclamation mark on his return to form […]

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3 d. ago Evander Kane quickly makes a meaningful impact for Oilers after season on LTIR

Guess Evander Kane has caught up to that moving train leaving the station, eh? There was much discussion as the weeks and months dragged on about how good Kane would be in this Edmonton Oilers’ playoff series with Los Angeles, sitting out the entire regular-season after his September abdominal surgeries and a late knee procedure […]

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3 d. ago Top L.A. hockey pundit rips Oilers defence, as Cali hockey world melts down

This in from top Los Angeles hockey commentator Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period, “If the Los Angeles Kings cannot win 6 and 7, this season playoff loss has to be the least acceptable. With better team on paper, on verge of losing to a team that despite presence of 97/29 has a pedestrian defense […]

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