How are Oilers’ Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl trending ahead of the stretch run?
This fall, the Oilers played centres Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl an average of 22 minutes per game from October through December. It was a slight increase in usage compared to the same period in the previous season. That’s a lot of hockey, which brings worry over fatigue and lower performance levels as the team chugs toward the postseason.
John Klingberg’s debut, Jeff Skinner’s role, Noah Philp’s usage: 3 Oilers takeaways
Thursday was one of those days when the Oilers didn't have their best stuff, could have won but didn't and at least came away with a point.
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Oilers coach reveals new lineup at practice, things get worse for Jeff Skinner
The Edmonton Oilers took to the ice for practice today with an adjusted lineup after losing Connor McDavid to suspension, where once again, Skinner has been bumped to the fourth line.
Edmonton Oilers shake up lines ahead of McDavid’s return vs. Kraken
The Edmonton Oilers have Connor McDavid back after a three-game suspension and, with that, came some pretty major line changes.
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Connor McDavid takes a dig at Toronto, comments on Maple Leafs before matchup
Connor McDavid met with the media today after practice to speak before facing the Toronto Maple Leafs tomorrow, and the Oilers Captain threw in a dig towards Toronto and the NHL's treatment of them.
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Inside the NHL: It's been a bumpy ride in Edmonton for Jeff Skinner in wake of Sabres' buyout
How far down the Oilers' pecking order has Skinner dropped? He played 13:34 in Thursday's 6-2 win over Vancouver − and that was his biggest ice time total since Dec. 3.
Will Edmonton Oilers trade Jeff Skinner before the deadline?
It has not been the type of season that the Edmonton Oilers had envisioned for free-agent signing Jeff Skinner.
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Connor McDavid's wife Lauren Kyle enjoys cocktails with Oilers star’s agent Judd Moldaver at Rogers Arena
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid’s wife Lauren Kyle was in attendance at Rogers Arena during their Thursday night game against the Detroit Red Wings.
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McDavid stopped in SO, Kulak’s miscue, and more: 3 reasons why Edmonton Oilers lost 3-2 in SO to Detroit Red Wings
The Edmonton Oilers lost a hard-fought 3-2 decision to the Detroit Red Wings in a shootout on Thursday night at Rogers Place. John Klingberg made his debut for the Oilers, playing over 16 minutes.
Oilers hope to take advantage of sliding Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs carry a three-game losing streak into Saturday night's road showdown with the Edmonton Oilers. Toronto has struggled to create offense during its current slide, tallying just a single goal in each of the three contests.
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Oilers coach Knoblauch responds to loss by breaking up lines at practice
The Edmonton Oilers dropped a disappointing loss to the Detroit Red Wings last night, and in response, Coach Knoblauch is breaking up the most consistent line this season.
Red Wings focused on better starts as heavy road schedule awaits
If the Wings are going to end an eight-year playoff drought, they'll have to be successful on the road, with 18 of their final 31 games away from LCA.