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Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard has reached superstar status this postseason. He has been a major reason that Edmonton has made their first Stanley Cup Final since 2006. He even has a chance to break longstanding postseason records. But Oilers legend Paul Coffey wants his blueliner to keep his focus. Coffey is more than familiar […]

The Florida Panthers will be playing for the Stanley Cup for the second consecutive season. This time, they’re hoping for a better result than their five-game series loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. And considering the fact that they entered this year’s postseason as the Atlantic Division champions, they’re in a much better position to […]

The Edmonton Oilers are gearing up for an intense Stanley Cup Final matchup against the Florida Panthers. Edmonton has multiple stout contributors that can help them win the ultimate prize. One such player is Zach Hyman, who joined the club in 2021 from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hyman threw subtle shade at his former team […]

It’s been nearly a week since the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars to return to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006. And superstar forward Connor McDavid, who has been a catalyst throughout the first three rounds of the postseason, made it clear at Stanley Cup media day that he’s ready […]

It was a long road for the Oilers to advance to the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. Edmonton sat in 31st place at one point, which led to the firing of Jay Woodcroft and the hiring of Kris Knoblauch as head coach. The Oilers were 46-18-5 after Knoblauch’s arrival, making them the best […]

Evander Kane’s ex-wife is Anna Kane. The couple tied the knot in 2018, but they had a rocky marriage from the start. They split in 2020, and Anna filed for divorce in July 2021. The couple had a baby girl in March 2019, but their daughter tragically passed away shortly after. They had their second […]

The Florida Panthers passed every test on their way to the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers, but a fatal flaw could ruin their chances. They took care of the in-state rivals, the Tampa Bay Lightning, losing just one game in the first-round series. They moved on to play another Atlantic Division foe […]

Leon Draisaitl’s girlfriend is Canadian actress Celeste Desjardins. Draisaitl is a hockey superstar, currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers. Draisaitl grew up in Germany but moved to North America when he was 17 to play in the Western Hockey League. Leon Draisaitl was born in Cologne, Germany, on Oct. 27th, 1995. He comes from a […]

The battle for Lord Stanley’s Cup begins as the Edmonton Oilers face off against the Florida Panthers in Game 1 on Saturday at Amerant Bank Arena. We’re here to share our Stanley Cup Finals odds series, make an Oilers-Panthers Game 1 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Oilers have finally made […]

The Edmonton Oilers have made it to the Stanley Cup Final and depending on what side of the fence you look at it from, it was either a long time coming or a complete surprise. The Oilers have Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, who may be the NHL’s modern version of Wayne Gretzky and Mark […]

Connor McDavid is preparing for his first Stanley Cup Final appearance. The Edmonton Oilers superstar is captaining his team into the Final against the Florida Panthers. But two Florida players — Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett — are players that McDavid knows all too well. McDavid has known Bennett since they were little kids. Meanwhile, […]

Hockey is a Canadian game. The first hockey game was played in Montreal in the 1870s. The Stanley Cup began as a challenge cup for Canadian amateur teams in 1893. An American team didn’t win the Stanley Cup until 1917. And yet, the Edmonton Oilers are looking to become the first Canadian team to win […]

Hockey fans say there is no sporting atmosphere quite like that of an NHL game. Fans get rowdy, and arenas get loud. Of course, there are no hockey games more intense than that of the games played in the Stanley Cup Finals, and that series is finally here. In 2024, the Edmonton Oilers will be […]

The Florida Panthers have a plan to stop the top skaters of the Edmonton Oilers. Panther Matthew Tkachuk is giving fans a little taste of what that plan is, by revealing how the squad must stop Oilers stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. “It’s a group effort. Never one person. We’ve got a really good […]

The Edmonton Oilers were one of the greatest teams of the 1980s, winning four Stanley Cups then adding a fifth in 1990. There’s no surprise that the majority of this list comes from those 1980s teams. However, the current iteration of the Oilers is also featured on this list, bridging the gap after some lean […]

The Edmonton Oilers skated their way into the Stanley Cup Final, but there’s a lot going on off the ice as well for the club. The team may possibly need to name a new general manager this offseason. Oilers’ CEO Jeff Jackson says the team isn’t immediately addressing that issue. “We’re not dealing with any […]

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers have made the Stanley Cup Final. They defeated the Dallas Stars in six games to play for hockey’s ultimate prize. In the Final, they meet up with the Florida Panthers. The Panthers are back in the Final after falling to the Vegas Golden Knights in five games last season. […]

The Dallas Stars thought this might be their year to return to the Stanley Cup Final. The Stars lost in the finals to the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020 in the COVID-19 bubble but haven’t returned since then. The Stars were the favorite over the Oilers this season after getting the top seed in the […]

A Canadian team has not won the Stanley Cup Final since 1993, back when the Montreal Canadians defeated the Los Angeles Kings. The Edmonton Oilers will have a chance to accomplish that feat this year, as they are set to take on the Florida Panthers in the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals. The Panthers are seeking […]

Although it was a different opponent Jamie Benn and his Dallas Stars faced in their second consecutive Western Conference Final, the result was the same. Just as it was in 2023, the Stars came two wins short of advancing to the Stanley Cup Final after losing 2-1 to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 at […]

The Edmonton Oilers have boasted the best duo in the NHL for the better part of six seasons. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl will finally get a chance to etch their names on the Stanley Cup after the pair helped lead the Oilers to a Game 6 win over the Dallas Stars to clinch the […]

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are heading to the Stanley Cup Final. McDavid scored the opening goal of a 2-1 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals. The Oilers are headed to their first Stanley Cup Final since 2006 when they lost to the Carolina Hurricanes. It has […]

The Edmonton Oilers have finally done it. Edmonton defeated the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of the 2024 Western Conference Finals. As a result, they have advanced to the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. There, they will take on the Eastern Conference champion Florida Panthers. The Oilers have had an interesting road to the Stanley Cup […]

The Dallas Stars will attempt to stay alive, while the Edmonton Oilers will attempt to seal their first trip to the Stanley Cup Final since 2006. The two will face off on Sunday in Game 6 at Rogers Place. We’re here to share our NHL odds series, make a Stars-Oilers Game 6 prediction, and pick […]

The Edmonton Oilers are one win away from the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. Goalie Stuart Skinner allowed just one goal against the Dallas Stars on Friday. This allowed forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to lead his team to victory on the strength of two power-play goals. After Game 5, Skinner was asked about preparing for a pressure-packed […]

The relationship between the Boston Bruins and forward Jake DeBrusk hasn’t exactly been smooth over the last few years. In fact, DeBrusk once requested a trade. He did rescind that request, but that didn’t stop Bruins rumors involving him from swirling. Now, as he enters NHL Free Agency, DeBrusk’s days with Boston seem to be […]

The Edmonton Oilers have had a thrilling run in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. After pushing through the Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks, the Oilers find themselves in a challenging Dallas Stars Western Conference Finals matchup. Edmonton dropped two straight games after their Game 1 victory, but Kris Knoblauch and company made bombshell adjustments […]

With the series tied at two games apiece, the Edmonton Oilers face the Dallas Stars. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with an Oilers-Stars Game 5 prediction and pick. The first game of the series did not see a goal in the first period, but after a scoreless first, Leon Draisaitl scored […]

The Edmonton Oilers picked up a major Game 4 win. After going two goals down, Edmonton stormed back to defeat the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night. Edmonton’s win ties the 2024 Western Conference Finals at two games apiece. But this win does carry some historical significance for the Oilers. Edmonton has not allowed a power […]

The Edmonton Oilers couldn’t have scripted a worse start to Game 4. Less than a minute in, Dallas Stars star Wyatt Johnston scored to put his team in the lead. Shortly thereafter, Dallas doubled their lead. Everything went wrong in the early goings of a game Edmonton needed to win. But, the Oilers struck back. […]

The Edmonton Oilers are gearing up for a crucial game at home against the Dallas Stars on Wednesday in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final, as they look to avoid falling down 3-1 in the series, and after a tough loss in Game 2, defenseman Darnell Nurse was catching a lot of flack. Oilers […]

Though he’s only played nine years in the NHL, Connor McDavid is already a surefire Hall of Famer. He’ll notch his 1,000th career point early next season and has plenty of opportunities to add to his Hart Trophy count. What the three-time MVP doesn’t have is a Stanley Cup and it’s potentially eluding McDavid’s Edmonton […]

Connor McDavid being part of Stanley Cup Playoff history is nothing new. The Edmonton Oilers captain achieved his latest otherworldly feat on Monday night in a loss to the Dallas Stars in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final. McDavid recorded two points in the 5-3 defeat, both in the first 7:37 of the game, […]

The Edmonton Oilers looked like they were on their way to a huge Game 3 victory in the West Finals against the Dallas Stars on Monday night, but things took a turn for the worst, giving up a 2-0 lead in the second period and eventually losing the contest 5-3. Stuart Skinner didn’t have much […]

The Edmonton Oilers hope to tie up the series with the Dallas Stars in game four of the series. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Stars-Oilers Game 4 prediction and pick. The first game of the series did not see a goal in the first period, but after a scoreless […]

The Edmonton Oilers started Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs on fire. However, they could not survive against a fierce Dallas Stars team that won 5-3. Dallas now has a one game advantage in the series. Oilers star Connor McDavid did not hold back when talking about his […]

Edmonton Oilers trade deadline acquisition Adam Henrique hasn’t played in over two weeks, but that will change in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars on Monday night. The veteran forward will return to the lineup in front of the home crowd at Rogers Place, according to Daily Faceoff’s Jason Gregor. […]

The Edmonton Oilers come home as they look to take control of the series with the Dallas Stars. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Stars-Oilers Game 3 prediction and pick. The first game of the series did not see a goal in the first period, but after a scoreless first, […]

Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch is wanting to talk officiating after Game 2 of the Western Conference Final. The Oilers bowed to the Dallas Stars in Game 2, in a contest that saw few power play opportunities for Edmonton. Knoblauch used the microphone after the game to talk about the lack of penalties, but seemed […]