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It’s the nature of sports that people will pile on your mistakes before they praise your accomplishments. The Edmonton Oilers wouldn’t have been in Game 3 against the Vegas Golden Knights without Leon Draisaitl’s two assists, but it was his own goal with 0.4 seconds remaining that everyone is talking about. The game looked destined […]

Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights fans were preparing for overtime after a wild start to Game 3 when it took a stunning turn with 0.4 seconds remaining in regulation. Reilly Smith threw a prayer towards the net that was going wide, but Leon Draisaitl put his blade in front of the puck and tipped […]

The Edmonton Oilers are rolling midway through the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. After dropping the first two games of their opening round series against the Los Angeles Kings, the Oilers have won six straight postseason games — all in come-from behind fashion. While the team is getting production from players up and […]

The Edmonton Oilers are headed back to Alberta with a 2-0 series lead over the Vegas Golden Knights after Leon Draisaitl called game in a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory in Game 2 on Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena in their second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. Although Draisaitl was the hero, he admitted that Connor McDavid […]

The Edmonton Oilers took on the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night for Game 2 of their second-round series. The Oilers claimed victory in Game 1, which marked their fifth straight come-from-behind victory. They hoped for another victory in this second contest, and they got their desired result. Leon Draisaitl scored the game-winning goal for […]

The Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers will play Game 1 of a likely entertaining series. For Golden Knights star Jack Eichel, the matchup with him and Connor McDavid should be a cinematic one. Still, the Vegas center understands what the Canadian star brings to the table. Ahead of the second-round series, Eichel detailed why […]

For the Edmonton Oilers to be elite, they need a balanced game plan. Although Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are two of the best at their respective positions, they can’t always score two or three goals a game. Following the Oilers’ Game 4 comeback against the Los Angeles Kings, that was their request “I would […]

The Edmonton Oilers forced overtime in Game 4 on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Kings. Defenseman Evan Bouchard scored the second of his two goals to give his team a chance. It was a chance the team would not waste, as Leon Draisaitl put home the overtime winner. The Oilers applied pressure throughout the […]

The Edmonton Oilers have not clinched their spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs yet, but it is coming. With a 99.99 percent chance of making the dance, according to MoneyPuck, it’s fair to look ahead. Last year, they made it all the way to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final before losing to the […]

Even though Connor McDavid had a target return date from his injury, along with Leon Draisaitl, head coach Kris Knoblauch provided a crucial update about the two stars. “All of Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Mattias Ekholm are now considered day-to-day and should return to the lineup ahead of the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs, per […]

The Edmonton Oilers just recently welcomed Leon Draisaitl back to the lineup, but he’s now suffered a new injury. Head coach Kris Knoblauch said the Hart Trophy frontrunner has a lower-body issue. However, it isn’t expected to keep him out long, which is promising news for the Stanley Cup-chasing Oilers. Via Elliotte Friedman: “EDM coach […]

The Edmonton Oilers earned a tight 3-2 victory over the lowly San Jose Sharks on Thursday night at SAP Center — but they may have lost the Hart Trophy frontrunner in the process. Leon Draisaitl recorded an assist in the contest before leaving the game in the second period. “No, I don’t [have an update]. […]

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl is having a stellar year. Draisaitl is the first NHL player this season to reach 50 goals, and one of his teammates thinks Draisaitl is the most valuable player in hockey. “He’s the MVP, seeing what he’s done so far this year,” Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse said, per The Athletic. […]

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl hit a personal career best on Saturday night. Draisaitl became a 50-goal scorer for the fourth time, as Edmonton defeated the Calgary Flames, 3-2. FOR THE FOURTH TIME IN HIS NHL CAREER LEON DRAISAITL IS A 50-GOAL SCORER pic.twitter.com/ZNGVFkbymx — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 30, 2025 Draisaitl scored a goal in […]

The Edmonton Oilers are without both of their superstars right now as Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid continue to be sidelined due to injuries. However, it appears one of them is back. Draisaitl, who is the frontrunner for the Hart Trophy, skated Saturday morning ahead of the Battle of Alberta against the Calgary Flames and […]

The Edmonton Oilers host the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night in a massive game. Both teams are entrenched in the playoffs but are battling for seeding before what should be a contentious first round. Edmonton will be without their two best forwards for the game and for a while as the regular season winds down. […]

The Edmonton Oilers have finally kicked it into gear this week. After a sluggish start out of the 4 Nations break, they have won four of their last five games to jump back into contention for the Pacific Division title. Now, their two best players could be out for extended periods. Jason Gregor of Daily […]

On Thursday, Connor McDavid was ruled out of the Edmonton Oilers game with a concerning injury. Unfortunately, he joined Leon Draisaitl on that injured list. However, both players are set to miss one week. On Tuesday, the latter sustained an undisclosed injury that kept him out of the Oilers game. Without the team’s top two […]

The Edmonton Oilers grabbed a much-needed win on Friday night, beating the New York Islanders 2-1 in overtime thanks to superstar Leon Draisaitl. The German found the back of the net to give his team the victory, scoring his fifth OT winner of 2024-25, which is tied for the most in a single season. Leon […]

The Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-2 on Thursday night. Another chippy game between the Canadian rivals featured 13 penalties, including a game misconduct, and Corey Perry was right in the middle of it. The hardnosed veteran has made a name for himself as a pest and one teammate has noticed. Leon Draisaitl praised […]

Although the Edmonton Oilers were unable to slow down the league-leading Washington Capitals on home ice on Tuesday night, it wasn’t due to trying on Leon Draisaitl’s part. The German superstar scored the game’s opening goal and added an assist in the 3-2 defeat, increasing his point streak to seven games (five goals, seven assists). His […]

The Edmonton Oilers are the defending Western Conference champions, having come within just a few steps of reaching the mountain top with their 1st trip to the Stanley Cup Final since 2006. And while their run ended in heartbreaking fashion despite nearly pulling off a historic reverse sweep against the Florida Panthers, there was still […]

The term “blockbuster” gets thrown around a lot these days. Some maintain that a blockbuster trade must contain legitimate star power. An example would be the Florida Panthers trading for Matthew Tkachuk with the Calgary Flames. Others say a high acquisition cost is a blockbuster, as well. However, the Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning […]

Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury picked up the 565th victory of his Hall of Fame career on Thursday night in what was his 1,000th start as he and his teammates triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers by a 5-3 final. However, Edmonton’s first goal of the game will definitely be going on gag reels everywhere. In […]

The Edmonton Oilers have had a slow start to the 2024-25 season. The Oilers lost their season-opening game to the Winnipeg Jets 6-0 and had some brutal luck early on. It seemed as if the Oilers were headed toward another loss on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. However, Leon Draisaitl came to the rescue […]

Leon Draisaitl played hero for the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night, scoring the overtime winner against the Philadelphia Flyers in the team’s first victory of the 2024-25 season — but not before he was benched in the third period. The German superstar was skipped by head coach Kris Knoblauch a couple of times in the […]

The Edmonton Oilers have stumbled out of the gate for the second consecutive year, dropping their first three games of the 2024-25 season despite entering the campaign viewed by most pundits at the favorites to win the Stanley Cup after falling just one game short earlier this spring. It’s a movie that Oilers fans have […]

The Edmonton Oilers feature two of the top players in the NHL on their roster in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, and they managed to sign the latter to a huge eight-year, $112 million contract extension on Tuesday. While that’s quite a huge sum of money, there’s no doubt that Draisaitl is worth that chunk […]

The Edmonton Oilers are coming off of one of the best seasons in franchise history that ended with a resounding thud against the Florida Panthers in a 4-3 Stanley Cup Finals loss. Manager Kris Knoblauch’s team was led by the big two of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, a combination unlike most fans have ever […]

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 […]

Leon Draisaitl has signed a massive contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers, the team announced via X (formerly Twitter). “🔒 LEON’S LOCKED IN 🔒,” the Oilers’ post read. “The #Oilers have signed forward Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension beginning in 2025-26 with an average annual value of $14 million.” This new contract with […]

The Edmonton Oilers are approaching the end of the contracts of Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid. The number one priority for new general manager Stan Bowman is to make sure both players are in Edmonton long-term. Draisaitl is up first, as he is currently eligible for an extension and will be a free agent after […]

Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman said that he has started talks with Leon Draisaitl regarding a new contract as he is scheduled to enter the final season of his eight-year, $68 million contract that he signed in Aug. 2017. “I had a good conversation (with Draisaitl’s agent Mike Liut) and we’re starting things off […]

The Boston Bruins have been one of the elite teams in the NHL for nearly 16 years and they have some memorable games and achievements, but the team has just one Stanley Cup during that span. The 2011 postseason was a brilliant one that ended with a Stanley Cup triumph against the Vancouver Canucks, but […]

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 are in a sour mood. They are just days away from losing in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final and falling just short of making NHL history. Now, the Oilers are dealing with trade rumors surrounding one of their biggest stars. In the days following Game 7, Oilers center Leon Draisaitl […]

Connor McDavid and the Kris Knoblauch-led Edmonton Oilers were so close to joining the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs in what could have been the greatest comeback in Stanley Cup Final history. Unfortunately, Paul Maurice and the Florida Panthers were the ones who got to hoist Lord Stanley after a 2-1 Game 7 victory. Now, their […]

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 […]