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The Edmonton Oilers came as close as possible to winning Connor McDavid’s first Stanley Cup last season but fell to the Florida Panthers in Game 7. It was a tumultuous season for Edmonton, as they were the worst team in the league by record at the mid-point of the season, but went on a massive […]

Connor McDavid was otherworldly in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, dragging the Edmonton Oilers within one victory of the franchise’s first championship since 1990. Although it ended in heartbreak in Game 7, the captain cannot be blamed for the team falling to the Florida Panthers in the most important game of his career. And Amazon […]

The Edmonton Oilers signed Leon Draisaitl to a huge eight-year contract extension this summer. Edmonton’s front office did well to sign Draisaitl and avoid losing him to NHL Free Agency next summer for nothing. However, they have to get back into the negotiating room sometime soon, this time with Connor McDavid. McDavid is eligible to […]

The Edmonton Oilers made a big splash on Tuesday, signing Leon Draisaitl to a monster extension. The $14 million average annual value (AAV) is the highest in league history and creates a salary cap crunch for new general manager Stan Bowman. Superstar and captain Connor McDavid is eligible for an extension next summer, something Draisaitl […]

The National Hockey League season is just over two months away and the off-season has entered a lull. With free agency and the NHL draft behind us, it is time to make some way-too-early predictions for the upcoming season. Who will make the playoffs? Who will take home the major awards? And of course, with […]

With the Stanley Cup Final concluded, it’s now being revealed that several players were dealing with injuries. Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch disclosed that the team’s key players, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, were both playing through injuries during their pursuit of the Cup. The Oilers fell to the Florida Panthers, 2-1, in Game 7 […]

The Edmonton Oilers’ attempt at coming back from a 3-0 series deficit in the Stanley Cup Final fell short with a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 7, and despite the loss, Connor McDavid still came away with the Conn Smythe Trophy for his efforts in these playoffs. Widely considered the best […]

The Edmonton Oilers came so close to finishing their Cinderella story. Edmonton lost Game 7 last night 2-1, ending their season and awarding the Stanley Cup to the Florida Panthers. Everyone counted them out after starting the series 0-3, but they rallied back behind the stellar play of superstar Connor McDavid. McDavid had a frustrating […]

What seemed like an impossible situation has played out in stunning fashion in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. The Edmonton Oilers, who initially trailed three games to none against the Florida Panthers, have roared back to tie the series at three games apiece. This has set up a winner-take-all Game 7 on Monday night at […]

The Edmonton Oilers will battle the Florida Panthers tonight with everything on the line. Edmonton gave up the first three games of the series, but has surged back to make the series 3-2 heading into Game 6. They will play in front of their home fans tonight with their season on the line. Their superstar […]

The Edmonton Oilers are turning the Stanley Cup Final into an exciting series after all. After surrendering the first three games of the series to Florida, Edmonton has surged to win the past two games. They are doing so in impressive fashion. In fact, the Oilers have outscored the Panthers 13-4 over the last two […]

The Edmonton Oilers are in survival mode. They have just won big in Game 4 against the Florida Panthers and are trying to ride that momentum to force Game 6. Connor McDavid’s leadership has been a big help for this squad as everyone is starting to pop off against the Matthew Tkachuck-led squad. So, Connor […]

The Edmonton Oilers may be down 3-1 in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers, but after demolishing them by a score of 8-1 in Game 4, they have a bit of momentum heading into Game 5. And if you ask star center Connor McDavid, the Oilers are right where they want to […]

The Florida Panthers could not put the Edmonton Oilers away in Game 4. Edmonton rocked Florida 8-1 in a game where their season was literally on the line. A scrum between Matthew Tkachuk and Connor McDavid has taken center stage following Game 4. The Panthers forward recently spoke with the media about the rumble. According to […]

Connor McDavid and his Edmonton Oilers are in a world of trouble after falling short in a must-win Game 3 against the Florida Panthers at Rogers Place on Thursday night. The franchise’s first home Stanley Cup Final tilt in 18 years ended in a disappointing 4-3 defeat, and the prospect of a four-game sweep now […]

There have been some parallels between the Edmonton Oilers and the Dallas Mavericks in their respective runs to the championship round of their respective leagues. The Oilers, led by generational talent Connor McDavid, finally broke through, getting past the Western Conference gauntlet en route to their first Stanley Cup Final berth in 18 years. Meanwhile, […]

The Edmonton Oilers are staring down a potential sweep in the Stanley Cup Final. Thursday night’s Game 3 could give them new life if they can defeat the Florida Panthers. If not, then Edmonton is in deep trouble. That said, captain Connor McDavid has full confidence in his team. The Oilers captain pointed to previous […]

The Edmonton Oilers have thus far experienced a cruel reversal of their fortunes in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, having dropped both Games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. What’s even more alarming is the fact that the vaunted offensive attack of Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Zach Hyman has […]

The Florida Panthers opened the 2024 Stanley Cup Final with a 3-0 victory in Game 1 over the Edmonton Oilers, and while the final score indicates that they were in complete control of this game, that wasn’t totally the case. In fact, if it weren’t for a great performance in net from Sergei Bobrovsky, chances […]

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid is trying not too hard to think about his legacy. The Oilers’ sensational player is trying to keep his mind just focused on the task in front of him–to win a Stanley Cup. “It’s like what I said this last series about Dallas, I’ll say it again about Florida: They’re […]

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 […]

The Edmonton Oilers will meet the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final, and one player will lead their team to victory and win the MVP award. We’re here to share our Stanley Cup Final odds series and make a Stanley Cup Conn Smythe Trophy prediction and pick for the series. The Stanley Cup here […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 Edmonton Oilers are set to face the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, meaning there will be some scoring and great plays. We’re here to share our NHL odds series while making an Oilers-Stars Game 5 Prop Bets prediction and pick. This has been a great series, with the teams […]

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 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 […]

The Dallas Stars held down Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 to secure a 3-1 victory. Dallas’ victory ties the series at 1-1 and gave the Stars a blueprint on how they can beat the Oilers and ultimately win the series and advance to the Stanley Cup Finals. Mason Marchment […]

Connor McDavid was the hero for the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night, scoring the double overtime winner against the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final to earn his club a 3-2 victory — but he didn’t make it easy. McDavid was assessed a four-minute double-minor for high-sticking just seconds into the […]

The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs began with four Canadian National Hockey League teams qualifying for the annual tournament. As the Western Conference Final commence, the only one that remains is the Edmonton Oilers. This marks the Oilers’ second trip to Round 3 since 2022, and they are aiming for a longer run when taking on […]

The Edmonton Oilers advanced to the Western Conference Final with a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks in Game 7 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and Oilers captain Connor McDavid had a funny takeaway on the last few minutes when the Canucks where trying to tie the game during his interview […]

The Edmonton Oilers are a single win away from defeating the Vancouver Canucks and advancing to their second Western Conference Final in three seasons. And Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continue to be the catalysts, leading the postseason in scoring ahead of a monumental Game 7 on Monday night to decide the winner of the […]

For the first time in their Western Conference second-round series, the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks were not separated by one goal in Game 6 at Rogers Place on Saturday night. And for the first time in the best-of-7, Stuart Skinner looked like a capable playoff goalie, making 14 saves on 15 shots as the […]

Two members of the Edmonton Oilers are getting some major praise from an opposing coach. Oilers’ Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are receiving accolades after combining for 8 points in the team’s Game 2 victory Friday over the Vancouver Canucks. “McDavid and Draisaitl were unreal tonight,” Canucks coach Rick Tocchet said, per Daily Faceoff. Edmonton […]