Game 1 between the Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night was one of the craziest playoff games the league has seen in some time. It was an extremely ugly performance for the Oilers, who appeared out of sync from the get-go and gave up nine goals on the evening. Admittedly, the Flames
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There may be no more important a seven games series (or less depending on how things go) than the one that’s about to get underway between the Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames. The Oilers have been in the playoffs before and while they made it to the second round in 2017, the team has
As Game 1 is set to take place against their bitter rival, the Edmonton Oilers, the Calgary Flames announced that they have recalled Juuso Valimaki from the Stockton Heat of the American Hockey League. The Heat do not start their third-round playoff series until Monday, which means this could simply be an insurance move by
The Edmonton Oilers won Game 6 on Thursday evening and will send their first-round series with the Los Angeles Kings back to Edmonton and Rogers Place for a pivotal Game 7. The Oilers have the momentum, the fans, a returning Darnell Nurse, and an apparent game plan. But, is there friction brewing between two of
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, expect changes to the Vegas Golden Knights roster over the summer. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers are facing more salary cap issues for next season, and the Ottawa Senators have been letting certain players know they won’t be returning. Patrik Laine says he believes a long-term deal will get done with
The Edmonton Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings are now tied 2-2 in the best of seven first-round series. The Oilers haven’t won a playoff series since 2017 when they defeated the San Jose Sharks in six games. The Oilers have some work ahead of them now, as the series turns to a best of
The Edmonton Oilers got news for the playoffs that they would have another body available in the lineup at forward. That being Josh Archibald, a key depth player for them over the past couple of seasons, as he received a medical exemption to be able to travel and play games in the United States. That
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Chicago Blachkawks’ GM Kyle Davidson invited Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews to stay during the team’s upcoming rebuild. Will they? The Vancouver Canucks have elected not to offer an extension to head coach Bruce Boudreau. What’s the plan here? The Toronto Maple Leafs will get a key forward back in
I may be getting ahead of myself by mentioning the offseason, but the playoffs are the last games of the season for the Edmonton Oilers before they have many decisions to make about the future of their roster. We’ve seen what every player can do during the regular season, but the playoffs is a whole
Finding the right line combinations is key to any hockey team’s success, and it can often take several seasons to find the perfect trio. Once the right one is in place, two players will usually develop stronger chemistry because of their complementary playing styles. There have been some stand-out duos in the NHL this season,
After a massive slide during the middle of the season that led to the firing of Dave Tippett, the Edmonton Oilers have been one of the league’s hottest teams. Through 36 games with Jay Woodcroft at the helm, they have gone 24-9-3 and were able to clinch a playoff berth last week. As you can
In the latest edition of NHL Stats News, the Minnesota Wild team and players set many franchise records, the Edmonton Oilers continue to play very well at home, and absolute dominance from the Florida Panthers. Then we take a look at the young guns stepping up for the Ottawa Senators, the Calgary Flames’ top line,
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, could Brendan Gallagher be playing his final games for the Montreal Canadiens? Meanwhile, are the Anaheim Ducks open to moving goaltender John Gibson? When it comes to NHL coaching news, which teams are looking to bring back their bench bosses who have expiring contracts and which teams will look in
The Dallas Stars dropped their third game in the last four, falling to the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Wednesday night. Stars Were Simply Not Good Enough The theme after the game was that Dallas was simply not good enough in all three zones against the Oilers. Edmonton racked up 50 shots and tucked in five
The 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs are only two weeks away, and while they haven’t yet officially clinched a spot, the Edmonton Oilers are well on their way to a third consecutive postseason appearance. Hopes are high that Edmonton can go on a run this spring, at the very least win a round for the first
In this edition of “NHL Talk,” these are the top hockey stories with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Check Tom Pepper’s profile every day for a new edition of the “NHL Talk” column. Maple Leafs’ Matthews Reaches 100-Point Mark on Season Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews scored two assists in a 7-3 win against
It just wasn’t the Edmonton Oilers’ night against the Minnesota Wild last Tuesday. Costly giveaways resulted in a 5-1 loss, despite outshooting the Wild 28-23. But the headline of the night was Evander Kane’s altercation with the five Wild skaters, including Ryan Hartman, who let the Oilers’ forward know how he felt about him when
The Edmonton Oilers were wildly inconsistent at times this season. But despite all the turmoil, they find themselves in second place in the Pacific Division. The Oilers can thank their lucky stars that their division is not as strong as some of the others in the league, or they might find themselves in a much
How incredible would it be if a goaltender who everyone, including possibly the Edmonton Oilers, had written off as a lost cause stuck around for another couple of seasons? That might be exactly what happens with the Oilers and netminder Mikko Koskinen, who is undoubtedly making a case as a goalie who the Oilers should
In the latest edition of NHL Stats News, Connor McDavid shone on the Edmonton Oilers’ recent road trip, Artemi Panarin stayed among the elite undrafted players and everything Auston Matthews in regards to his record-setting goals. Then we look at more franchise marks set by the Florida Panthers, Cale Makar joining elite company among defencemen,
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