Once the pushovers of the NHL, bigger, tougher Oilers head for West Coast swing
For a lot of years, the Edmonton Oilers didn’t have to worry about what happened when push came to shove.
While Jordan Eberle drawing a lot of fire, Oilers head coach Todd McLellan says enough blame to pass around
Head coach Todd McLellan says he has no plans to keep Jordan Eberle in the doghouse very much longer.
Oilers have two members of microcore working hard, need more to step up
Remember when your best players had to be your best players?
Oilers unable to overcome another early deficit as Rangers strike in first two minutes
Last year, Michael Grabner was in the NHL but nobody knew it, except him.
Oilers regularly in comeback postition ... some size, speed restored ... Ranger danger on every line
The great philosopher Rocky Balboa once described resilience as the most important ingredient in success.
Despite peppering Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen with 42 shots, Oilers unable to pull out win
On a night when defence was strictly optional on both sides, the weary Edmonton Oilers and the wounded and tired Dallas Stars took turns leaving their goalies to their own defences Friday night and the visitors left with a 3-2 victory.
Snapshots: Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars
Patrick Maroon was only half joking on Edmonton’s last road trip when he said the most important thing to remember when playing on a line with Connor McDavid is to “make sure I get the puck to Connor.”
Oiler winger Tyler Pitlick finally reaches NHL after long, eventful journey
In the System is that section of the Edmonton Oilers media guide laden with prospects and suspects.
Former Oilers forward Lauri Korpikoski getting established with Stars
When asked if his new Dallas Stars’ teammates know that his one and only NHL hat-trick came in Edmonton about a year ago, former Oiler winger Lauri Korpikoski, nods in the affirmative.
Connor McDavid's exploits not enough to stop Penguins comeback win over Oilers
PITTSBURGH — In a highly-anticipated showdown between two of the best teams in the league and two of the best players in the world, Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers pushed Sidney Crosby and the defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins to the limit.
Oilers Notes: Justin Schultz has no hard feelings toward Edmonton
PITTSBURGH — Justin Schultz isn’t holding any grudges, Edmonton.
Oilers winger Tyler Pitlick taking advantage of expanded role with team
Injuries to Oilers forwards Zack Kassian and Jesse Puljujarvi created an opening for Tyler Pitlick and he made good on it Sunday, scoring his fourth of the season in a strong night all around.
Oilers’ Connor McDavid and Penguins’ Sidney Crosby aim to outdo each other in first meeting
Everyone involved is making sure to emphasize that it’s Oilers versus Penguins, not Sidney Crosby versus Connor McDavid, Tuesday night.
Game On: Edmonton Oilers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Edmonton 9-3-1 vs Pittsburgh 8-2-2
Oilers goalie Jonas Gustavsson a major factor in win against former team
DETROIT — It looked like Jonas Gustavsson was going to be a sacrificial lamb on Sunday, getting his first start since training camp behind a tired, injury-depleted team that never wins in Joe Louis Arena.
In final regular-season visit to Joe Louis arena, Oilers overcome adversity to beat Red Wings
DETROIT — The list of things that don’t make sense in this world got a little longer Sunday when the Edmonton Oilers beat the Detroit Red Wings.
While some Oilers followers are still waiting for disaster, this team keeps showing it can win
In the U.S., it’s Thanksgiving weekend.
Edmonton Oilers take lead three times only to lose to New York Rangers in dying minutes
NEW YORK — The New York Rangers only led for 81 seconds Thursday night, but that’s all they needed to beat the Edmonton Oilers.
Easy adjustment ... the King happy for OIlers starter ... another landmark in the books
NEW YORK — Jimmy Vesey’s decision to spurn the Nashville Predators and become an unrestricted free agent out of college created a firestorm of controversy, and interest from about 29 other teams anxious to get his name on a contract.