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Oilers' penalty woes and composure issues lead to blowout loss and put them in precarious spot
Read full article: Oilers' penalty woes and composure issues lead to blowout loss and put them in precarious spotThe Edmonton Oilers took the ice for practice the day after the wheels came off in a 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.
After 2 overtime games, Panthers and Oilers relish days off as Stanley Cup Final shifts to Florida
Read full article: After 2 overtime games, Panthers and Oilers relish days off as Stanley Cup Final shifts to FloridaThe first two games of the Stanley Cup Final have gone to overtime, only the sixth time in NHL history that’s happened and first since 2014.
Panthers beat Oilers 5-4 during Stanley Cup Final Game 2 OT2
Read full article: Panthers beat Oilers 5-4 during Stanley Cup Final Game 2 OT2Brad Marchand scored on a breakaway in double overtime and the defending champion Florida Panthers punched back against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of their Stanley Cup Final rematch, winning 5-4 to even the series.
Draisaitl scores in OT, Oilers beat the Panthers in overtime in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: Draisaitl scores in OT, Oilers beat the Panthers in overtime in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup FinalLeon Draisaitl scored on the power play in overtime, Stuart Skinner made 29 saves and the Edmonton Oilers erased a multigoal deficit to beat the defending champion Florida Panthers 4-3 in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Final rematch.
Oilers gladly touched West trophy ahead of Cup rematch. It was hands off for Panthers in the East
Read full article: Oilers gladly touched West trophy ahead of Cup rematch. It was hands off for Panthers in the EastEdmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid wasn’t keeping his hands off the Western Conference championship trophy this time.
Oilers get even with 3-0 win over Stars in Game 2 of the West final
Read full article: Oilers get even with 3-0 win over Stars in Game 2 of the West finalConnor Brown scored after getting hit in the mouth by a skate, Stuart Skinner made 25 saves for his third shutout of the postseason and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars 3-0 in Game 2 on Friday night to even the Western Conference final.
Stars get some secondary scoring and power-play goals, now seek 2-0 series lead over Oilers
Read full article: Stars get some secondary scoring and power-play goals, now seek 2-0 series lead over OilersIt's really not as bad as it sounds for the Dallas Stars that Mikko Rantanen has gone four playoff games in a row without scoring a goal.
Stars score 3 PP goals in 5 1/2 minutes early in 3rd, rally to beat Oilers 6-3 in Game 1
Read full article: Stars score 3 PP goals in 5 1/2 minutes early in 3rd, rally to beat Oilers 6-3 in Game 1Miro Heiskanen, Mikael Granlund and Matt Duchene scored power-play goals in a 5:26 span early in the third period and the Dallas Stars opened their Western Conference final rematch against the Edmonton Oilers with a 6-3 victory Wednesday night.
Harley scores on OT power play, Stars beat Jets 2-1 to reach 3rd straight West final
Read full article: Harley scores on OT power play, Stars beat Jets 2-1 to reach 3rd straight West finalThomas Harley scored on a power play 1:33 into overtime and the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference final for the third season in a row, beating the top-seeded Winnipeg Jets 2-1 in Game 6 on Saturday night.
Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner shine in NHL All-Star 3-on-3 on home ice in Toronto
Read full article: Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner shine in NHL All-Star 3-on-3 on home ice in TorontoAuston Matthews and Mitch Marner of the Maple Leafs shined in the NHL All-Star 3-on-3 tournament on home ice in Toronto.
Defense and goaltending unlikely reasons why Oilers have moved on to Western Conference final
Read full article: Defense and goaltending unlikely reasons why Oilers have moved on to Western Conference finalThe Oilers have been the team that didn’t seem bothered by giving up four goals because they were more than capable of scoring at least five.
Draisaitl scores in OT to give Oilers a 5-4 win over Golden Knights and a 2-0 series lead
Read full article: Draisaitl scores in OT to give Oilers a 5-4 win over Golden Knights and a 2-0 series leadLeon Draisaitl took a pass from Connor McDavid and scored off the rush at 15:20 of overtime to give the Edmonton Oilers a 5-4 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night and a 2-0 lead in the second-round series.
Oilers rally for NHL-record fifth straight time to beat Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 1
Read full article: Oilers rally for NHL-record fifth straight time to beat Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 1Zach Hyman scored from just above the right circle with 3:02 left to put Edmonton ahead for good, and the Oilers rallied yet again this postseason to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 1 of the second-round series.
Settle in and get ready: An 'ultracompetitive' 2nd round of the NHL playoffs is here
Read full article: Settle in and get ready: An 'ultracompetitive' 2nd round of the NHL playoffs is hereThe Dallas Stars emerged from a seven-game series against Colorado, and the Edmonton Oilers rallied from down 2-0 to eliminate Los Angeles and move on in the NHL playoffs.
Adrian Kempe leads the LA Kings' offensive spree in a 6-2 win over Oilers for a 2-0 series lead
Read full article: Adrian Kempe leads the LA Kings' offensive spree in a 6-2 win over Oilers for a 2-0 series leadAdrian Kempe had two goals and two assists, captain Anze Kopitar added a goal and three assists, and the Los Angeles Kings routed the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 to seize a 2-0 lead in their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series.
Kings blow a 4-goal lead before Danault scores the last-minute winner in 6-5 opening win over Oilers
Read full article: Kings blow a 4-goal lead before Danault scores the last-minute winner in 6-5 opening win over OilersPhillip Danault scored his second goal with 42 seconds to play, and the Los Angeles Kings blew a four-goal lead before rallying for a 6-5 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in the opener of the clubs’ fourth consecutive first-round playoff series.
Bruins trade big forward Trent Frederic to the Oilers in a 3-team deal with the Devils
Read full article: Bruins trade big forward Trent Frederic to the Oilers in a 3-team deal with the DevilsThe defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers made their first big move ahead of the NHL trade deadline by acquiring hard-nosed forward Trent Frederic from the Boston Bruins.
Ovechkin has hat trick to move 13 away from breaking Gretzky's goals record as Capitals beat Oilers
Read full article: Ovechkin has hat trick to move 13 away from breaking Gretzky's goals record as Capitals beat OilersAlex Ovechkin scored his 880th, 881st and 882nd career goals to record a hat trick and move 13 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record and give the Washington Capitals a 7-3 victory over Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers, moving back atop the league standings.
4 Nations Face-Off shatters expectations as a hockey showcase. The Milan Olympics are up next
Read full article: 4 Nations Face-Off shatters expectations as a hockey showcase. The Milan Olympics are up nextThe 4 Nations Face-Off was a one-off, a tournament with no past and no future, a trimmed-down version of the World Cup of Hockey staged because the NHL’s best players have waited so long for something of its kind.
Connor McDavid scores in OT to give Canada 3-2 win over United States in 4 Nations Face-Off final
Read full article: Connor McDavid scores in OT to give Canada 3-2 win over United States in 4 Nations Face-Off finalConnor McDavid scored at 8:18 of overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States on Thursday night as the North American rivals turned what had been a tune-up for the 2026 Olympics into an geopolitical brawl over anthems and annexation as much as international hockey supremacy.
Canadian national anthem booed, but only lightly, at 4 Nations hockey tournament
Read full article: Canadian national anthem booed, but only lightly, at 4 Nations hockey tournamentThe Canadian national anthem was lightly booed by the fans at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday in apparent payback for the jeering of “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the opening rounds in Montreal last week.
4 Nations is an international 'coming out party' for Connor McDavid, finally playing for Canada
Read full article: 4 Nations is an international 'coming out party' for Connor McDavid, finally playing for CanadaConnor McDavid played in the World Cup of Hockey in 2016, but it was with the 23-and-under Team North America, not Canada.
'It's not good enough.' Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and the Penguins are floundering at midseason
Read full article: 'It's not good enough.' Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and the Penguins are floundering at midseasonPittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin says his struggling team needs to start playing harder if it wants to return to the playoffs.
Verhaeghe gets tiebreaking goal in 3rd period as Panthers beat Oilers 6-5
Read full article: Verhaeghe gets tiebreaking goal in 3rd period as Panthers beat Oilers 6-5Carter Verhaeghe scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the defending champion Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 on Monday in the rematch of the Stanley Cup Final.
Jack Eichel says Team USA seeks to prove it has closed the gap on Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off
Read full article: Jack Eichel says Team USA seeks to prove it has closed the gap on Canada at 4 Nations Face-OffIt didn’t take much to stir Jack Eichel’s national pride in looking ahead to representing the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.
Bottoms up in the NHL standings? Some Stanley Cup contenders are struggling early this season
Read full article: Bottoms up in the NHL standings? Some Stanley Cup contenders are struggling early this seasonThe first two weeks of the season have not been kind to a few of the top Stanley Cup contenders.
NHL season has international flavor with the 4 Nations Face-off as a Winter Olympics appetizer
Read full article: NHL season has international flavor with the 4 Nations Face-off as a Winter Olympics appetizerWhile a vast majority of the 1,312 NHL games through June will take place in North America, the spotlight this season is on international play.
Connor McDavid wins Conn Smythe as playoff MVP despite Oilers losing Stanley Cup Final to Panthers
Read full article: Connor McDavid wins Conn Smythe as playoff MVP despite Oilers losing Stanley Cup Final to PanthersConnor McDavid won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP on Monday night despite Edmonton’s Stanley Cup Final loss to Florida, a nod to one of the greatest postseason performances in NHL history.
Connor McDavid wins Conn Smythe as playoff MVP despite Oilers losing Stanley Cup Final to Panthers
Read full article: Connor McDavid wins Conn Smythe as playoff MVP despite Oilers losing Stanley Cup Final to PanthersConnor McDavid has won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP despite he and the Edmonton Oilers losing the Stanley Cup Final to the Florida Panthers in seven games.
Stanley Cup Game 6: Florida Panthers host watch party at arena in Sunrise
Read full article: Stanley Cup Game 6: Florida Panthers host watch party at arena in SunriseFlorida Panthers fans are set to fill up the Amerant Bank Arena on Friday night in Sunrise. The tickets for the game watch party available at noon were as low as $44.
Florida Panthers get 3rd chance to win the Stanley Cup in Game 6 at Edmonton before sellout crowd
Read full article: Florida Panthers get 3rd chance to win the Stanley Cup in Game 6 at Edmonton before sellout crowdThe Stanley Cup will be in the building once again Friday night with the Florida Panthers getting their third chance to win the first championship in franchise history in Game 6 against the Edmonton Oilers.
What can Brown do for the Oilers? Edmonton's other Connor is thriving in the Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: What can Brown do for the Oilers? Edmonton's other Connor is thriving in the Stanley Cup FinalConnor McDavid has been the best player on the ice as the Edmonton Oilers rallied to force a sixth game in the Stanley Cup Final after falling behind 3-0 to the Florida Panthers.
Florida Panthers looking to keep Lord Stanley’s Cup at home in Game 5 vs. Edmonton Oilers
Read full article: Florida Panthers looking to keep Lord Stanley’s Cup at home in Game 5 vs. Edmonton OilersThe Florida Panthers will aim to hoist Lord Stanley’s Cup in front of their fans in Tuesday night’s Game 5 vs. the Edmonton Oilers.
Panthers see another chance at Cup slip away, fall to Oilers 5-3 in Game 5
Read full article: Panthers see another chance at Cup slip away, fall to Oilers 5-3 in Game 5Connor McDavid had two goals and two assists that added to his historic postseason, Evan Bouchard added three assists and the Edmonton Oilers fended off elimination yet again by beating the Florida Panthers 4-3 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night.
‘We will learn:’ Panthers look to bounce back after Game 4 blowout loss vs. Oilers
Read full article: ‘We will learn:’ Panthers look to bounce back after Game 4 blowout loss vs. OilersThe Florida Panthers know they will need to have short-term memory after losing 8-1 in Game 4 vs. the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.
Panthers and Oilers turn to poker and Mario Kart on long flights in the Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: Panthers and Oilers turn to poker and Mario Kart on long flights in the Stanley Cup FinalWhen the Florida Panthers’ first flight of the Stanley Cup Final was delayed, it meant extra time on the tarmac before the nearly six-hour trek across North America.
Oilers rout the Panthers 8-1 in Game 4 to avoid being swept in the Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: Oilers rout the Panthers 8-1 in Game 4 to avoid being swept in the Stanley Cup FinalConnor McDavid scored his first goal of the Stanley Cup Final as part of a four-point performance, and the Edmonton Oilers routed the Florida Panthers 8-1 in Game 4 on Saturday night to avoid being eliminated in a sweep.
Panthers now 2 wins from the Stanley Cup, top Oilers 4-1 for 2-0 lead in title series
Read full article: Panthers now 2 wins from the Stanley Cup, top Oilers 4-1 for 2-0 lead in title seriesEvan Rodrigues had two goals in the third period, Niko Mikkola and Aaron Ekblad also scored and the Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 to take a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final.
Chasing the Cup: Panthers look to stay aggressive in Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final vs. Oilers
Read full article: Chasing the Cup: Panthers look to stay aggressive in Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final vs. OilersThe Florida Panthers are looking to take a 2-0 series lead in Monday’s Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers but know they must be more aggressive to complete the task at hand.
Bobrovsky makes 32 saves as the Panthers shut out the Oilers 3-0 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: Bobrovsky makes 32 saves as the Panthers shut out the Oilers 3-0 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup FinalSergei Bobrovsky backstopped the Florida Panthers to a 3-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers is a Stanley Cup Final of teams far apart in every way
Read full article: Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers is a Stanley Cup Final of teams far apart in every wayBy the time he was old enough to watch NHL games growing up in Sweden, Oliver Ekman-Larsson began dreaming about playing in the Stanley Cup Final.
Edmonton Oilers arrive in Fort Lauderdale ahead of Stanley Cup Final matchup with Florida Panthers
Read full article: Edmonton Oilers arrive in Fort Lauderdale ahead of Stanley Cup Final matchup with Florida PanthersThe Florida Panthers are preparing for their second straight appearance in the Stanley Cup Final.
Connor McDavid, hockey's best player, finally gets a chance to win a Stanley Cup championship
Read full article: Connor McDavid, hockey's best player, finally gets a chance to win a Stanley Cup championshipFor the first time in his nine-year NHL career, Connor McDavid is playing for the biggest prize in hockey with the chance to lift the Stanley Cup for the first time.
All-access NHL show is coming from the makers of 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive'
Read full article: All-access NHL show is coming from the makers of 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive'The NHL is getting the “Drive to Survive” treatment, with a hockey series from the makers of the popular Formula 1 show coming to Prime Video in the fall.
The matchup is set: Panthers, Oilers will meet in the Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: The matchup is set: Panthers, Oilers will meet in the Stanley Cup FinalThe Stanley Cup Final matchup is set: The Florida Panthers, back in the title round for the second consecutive year and seeking their first championship, will take on the Edmonton Oilers — a team looking to return to hockey’s mountaintop for the first time since 1990.
Oilers top Stars 2-1 for West title, will play Florida in the Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: Oilers top Stars 2-1 for West title, will play Florida in the Stanley Cup FinalConnor McDavid had a goal and an assist in the opening period to get Edmonton going, Stuart Skinner stopped 34 shots for his hometown team and the Oilers capped an improbable run to the Stanley Cup Final by beating the Dallas Stars 2-1 on Sunday night.
Nugent-Hopkins scores 2 power-play goals and Oilers beat Stars 3-1 to move a win away from Cup final
Read full article: Nugent-Hopkins scores 2 power-play goals and Oilers beat Stars 3-1 to move a win away from Cup finalRyan Nugent-Hopkins scored two quick power-play goals, Stuart Skinner stopped 19 shots and the Edmonton Oilers beat the top-seeded Dallas Stars 3-1 in the Western Conference Final to take a 3-2 series lead.
Stars drop 7th straight Game 1, falling 3-2 to Oilers in 2nd overtime in West final
Read full article: Stars drop 7th straight Game 1, falling 3-2 to Oilers in 2nd overtime in West finalThe Dallas Stars got a tying goal from Tyler Seguin late in regulation, then had a four-minute power play early in overtime in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final.
McDavid gets the winner in the 2nd OT after Oilers overcome captain's penalty to beat Stars 3-2
Read full article: McDavid gets the winner in the 2nd OT after Oilers overcome captain's penalty to beat Stars 3-2Connor McDavid scored 32 seconds into the second overtime and the Edmonton Oilers overcame their captain’s double-minor penalty in the first extra period and beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final.
Sabres overcome 2-goal deficit and disallowed OT goal in 3-2 shootout win over Oilers
Read full article: Sabres overcome 2-goal deficit and disallowed OT goal in 3-2 shootout win over OilersAlex Tuch scored the decisive shootout goal and the Buffalo Sabres overcame a two-goal deficit and a disallowed overtime goal in a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers.
Western Conference wheeling and dealing is well underway long before the NHL trade deadline
Read full article: Western Conference wheeling and dealing is well underway long before the NHL trade deadlineThe NHL trade deadline is still three weeks away, and yet three of the top teams in the Western Conference have already made an addition.
NHL players are headed back to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030, cleared to play for 1st time since '14
Read full article: NHL players are headed back to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030, cleared to play for 1st time since '14NHL players are returning to the Olympics for the first time in more than a decade.
Oilers match team mark with 9 consecutive wins, bouncing back from poor start, coaching change
Read full article: Oilers match team mark with 9 consecutive wins, bouncing back from poor start, coaching changeIt looks like the Edmonton Oilers made the right move when they made a coaching change early in the season.
Mikkola scores twice as Panthers overcome 2-goal night from McDavid to rally past Oilers 5-3
Read full article: Mikkola scores twice as Panthers overcome 2-goal night from McDavid to rally past Oilers 5-3Niko Mikkola had the first two-goal game of his career, Kevin Stenlund had a three-point effort and the Florida Panthers rallied to defeat Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Monday night.
Edmonton Oilers fire coach Jay Woodcroft and name Kris Knoblauch the replacement
Read full article: Edmonton Oilers fire coach Jay Woodcroft and name Kris Knoblauch the replacementThe Edmonton Oilers have fired coach Jay Woodcroft after a team that was supposed to be a Stanley Cup contender lost 10 of its first 13 games.
Connor Bedard is the NHL's latest 'next Sidney Crosby.' The original has plenty left in the tank
Read full article: Connor Bedard is the NHL's latest 'next Sidney Crosby.' The original has plenty left in the tankOne of the NHL's biggest stars and one of its newest stars will meet for the first time when Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins face Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks in the season opener.
Blackhawks set to begin rebuild with anticipated No. 1 selection of Connor Bedard in NHL draft
Read full article: Blackhawks set to begin rebuild with anticipated No. 1 selection of Connor Bedard in NHL draftChicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson can begin building up his roster again after spending much of the past year tearing it down.
Connor McDavid wins third NHL MVP, falls one vote short of unanimous selection
Read full article: Connor McDavid wins third NHL MVP, falls one vote short of unanimous selectionConnor McDavid has won his third Hart Trophy as NHL MVP after the highest-scoring season by a player in more than a quarter-century.
Connor Bedard broke windows and records in becoming the NHL draft's presumptive No. 1 pick
Read full article: Connor Bedard broke windows and records in becoming the NHL draft's presumptive No. 1 pickThe details of how much time Connor Bedard has devoted to developing his game and imposing shot have become the stuff of lore.
Why Marty Walsh left the Biden administration to run the NHL players' union
Read full article: Why Marty Walsh left the Biden administration to run the NHL players' unionMarty Walsh was less than halfway through his term in the Biden administration as labor secretary when the phone rang with an interesting opportunity.
Eichel's 3-point game helps Golden Knights beat Oilers 4-3, take 3-2 series lead
Read full article: Eichel's 3-point game helps Golden Knights beat Oilers 4-3, take 3-2 series leadJack Eichel had a goal and two assists, and the Vegas Golden Knights moved one win from the Western Conference Final after beating the Edmonton Oilers 4-3.
Edmonton ties series with Knights after 5-1 victory in Vegas
Read full article: Edmonton ties series with Knights after 5-1 victory in VegasLeon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid each scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers tied their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece with a 5-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday.
Hyman scores in OT as Oilers beat Kings 5-4 to even series
Read full article: Hyman scores in OT as Oilers beat Kings 5-4 to even seriesZach Hyman scored at 10:39 of overtime as the Edmonton Oilers rallied from three goals down late in the first period to beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-4 to even their first-round series at two games apiece.
Connor McDavid becomes 1st player with 150 points since 1996
Read full article: Connor McDavid becomes 1st player with 150 points since 1996Connor McDavid became the first player in 27 years to reach 150 points in a season when he had a goal and an assist in the first period of Edmonton’s game against the San Jose Sharks.
Oilers' Kane cut on wrist by skate blade, taken to hospital
Read full article: Oilers' Kane cut on wrist by skate blade, taken to hospitalEdmonton forward Evander Kane was cut on the left wrist by a skate blade and taken to the hospital with a frightening injury during the Oilers’ 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Ovechkin passes Howe with No. 787; Coyotes beat Capitals 3-2
Read full article: Ovechkin passes Howe with No. 787; Coyotes beat Capitals 3-2Alex Ovechkin scored his 787th career goal to break Gordie Howe’s record for scoring with one team, but the Arizona Coyotes scored three times in the third period to rally for a 3-2 win against the Washington Capitals.
Avalanche D-man Cale Makar wins Conn Smythe as playoff MVP
Read full article: Avalanche D-man Cale Makar wins Conn Smythe as playoff MVPCale Makar has won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP after leading the Colorado Avalanche to their first Stanley Cup title since 2001 and third in franchise history.
Matthews wins Hart Trophy as NHL's most valuable player
Read full article: Matthews wins Hart Trophy as NHL's most valuable playerToronto’s Auston Matthews won the Hart Trophy as the NHL’s most valuable player, beating out Edmonton’s Connor McDavid and Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers to win the award for the first time.