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Ex-Oilers Coach Shuns Team’s Playoff Games After Rough Exit

It won’t be long before former Edmonton Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft lands on his feet again and is an NHL bench boss. It seems like every other day there is news throughout the league that a coach has been fired, the latest being Dave Hakstol of the Seattle Kraken.

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Oilers Are Better Built for a Deep Playoff Run Than in Years Past

The 2023–24 edition of the Edmonton Oilers give off a different energy than years past. They are the oldest team in the NHL, and their veteran maturity and playoff experience show on the ice.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / 1 hour ago

Oilers Change Forward Mix Ahead of Game 5 vs. Kings

It looks like the Edmonton Oilers are making a slight change to their forward mix ahead of an elimination Game 5 against the Kings on Wednesday. Warren Foegele was moved down to the fourth line during practice on Tuesday, with Dylan Holloway being elevated to line three alongside Ryan McLeod and Corey Perry.

Jay Woodcroft News / Oilersnation / 1 hour ago

Woodcroft: ‘I haven’t watched much of the Edmonton Oilers since I was let go’

It’s been a little over five months since Jay Woodcroft unceremoniously left the Edmonton Oilers franchise, fired after a sluggish start to the season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / 5 minutes ago

Oilers News & Rumors: Skinner, Campbell, Desharnais, & the Power Play

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Stuart Skinner posted his first-ever career playoff shutout, proving that the team has a legitimate playoff starting goaltender who can win them close games.

Stuart Skinner News / The Hockey Writers / 4 hours ago

Oilers’ Skinner Silences Doubts With Great Play in Wins vs. Kings

After the first two games of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoff series between the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings, no Oilers player was under more pressure than Stuart Skinner.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 5 hours ago

Four key takeaways from Oilers’ wins in L.A. in Games 3 and 4

The Edmonton Oilers are in the driver’s seat heading into Game 5 with a 3-1 series lead over the Los Angeles Kings. Edmonton pulled off back-to-back wins in L.

NHL News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Oilers vs. Kings NHL Playoffs First Round Game 5 Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The Edmonton Oilers welcome the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, and are -192 favorites on the moneyline, with the away team at +160. Oilers vs. Kings Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Oilers (-192) Underdog: Kings (+160) Total: 6.5 Best Oilers vs.

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / 13 hours ago

NHL Playoffs: Edmonton Oilers Recall Broberg and Campbell

A couple of hours before Game 4 against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday night, the Edmonton Oilers recalled 22 year old defenseman Philip Broberg and 32 year old goaltender Jack Campbell from the American Hockey League after their AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors, were eliminated from the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 4 minutes ago

Oilers Getting Comfortable Defensively

“We have to be comfortable playing in our defensive zone for 30-45 seconds and not panic.” Mattias Ekholm said those words after the Oilers lost in the second round to Vegas.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 20 hours ago

Oilers head back to Edmonton up 3-1 in the series and it feels fantastic

Some folks may suggest that firing only 13 shots on net is a problem, but I say that the Oilers were just being efficient. Win by one goal or win by a million.

NHL News / Oilersnation / 19 hours ago

Edmonton Oilers vs. L.A. Kings Game 4: A Tactical Review

For three games, the L.A. Kings had not really played like the L.A. Kings. They either had been ineffective in trying to execute their systems or, in the case of Game 2, the Kings got some help from the Oilers that allowed them not to worry about their systems.

Vincent Desharnais News / The Hockey Writers / 19 hours ago

Rumored Long-Term Deal for Desharnais Makes Sense for Oilers

Reports that the Edmonton Oilers like Vincent Desharnais are not new. Dating back to when the team gave him a shot out of the AHL versus trading for a more established defenseman, he’s not let them down and has exceeded expectations.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 6 hours ago

Oilers win defensive gem to go up 3-1 on Kings

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Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 28

Oilers recall pair of players from AHL to bolster playoff run

The Oilers have recalled goaltender Jack Campbell and defenseman Philip Broberg from the Bakersfield Condors of the AHL after the affiliate was eliminated from the playoffs last night.

Zach Hyman runs playoff goal total to six in Oilers' Game 3 win over Kings

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 28