The T-shirts say “Keep Nuge Forever.” The blogs and the talk shows are already talking about his next contract. There’s no doubt about it: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is beloved in Oil Country. “I’ve been lucky enough to play in Edmonton. This…
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Leon Draisaitl scores 4 goals as Edmonton Oilers pound Predators
Leon Draisaitl scored four goals and had the first five-point game of his career on Monday night as the Edmonton Oilers rolled past the Nashville Predators with an 8-3 road win in Tennessee. Oilers captain Connor McDavid had a goal…
Kris Russell on verge of return as Edmonton Oilers host Jets
The Edmonton Oilers could have veteran defenceman Kris Russell back in the lineup Saturday night when they host the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Place. Related News Russell, 32, hasn’t played since Jan. 29, as he’s gone through concussion protocol. READ…
Edmonton Oilers gut out overtime win against Hurricanes
Josh Archibald scored twice, including the overtime winner, as the Edmonton Oilers knocked off the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 Sunday afternoon. Related News The Hurricanes took the lead 12 seconds into the game when they won a face-off in the Oilers…
Edmonton Oilers begin life without McDavid with win over Blackhawks
Leon Draisaitl had a goal and three assists as the Edmonton Oilers knocked off the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 Tuesday night at Rogers Place. The Oilers were without captain Connor McDavid, who is expected to miss two to three weeks with…
Edmonton Oilers strike early and often on way to win over Coyotes
Riley Sheahan had a goal and three assists as the Edmonton Oilers topped the Arizona Coyotes 7-3 Saturday afternoon at Rogers Place. It’s the first four-point game of Sheahan’s career. Related News The Oilers took the lead on a shorthanded…
Kailer Yamamoto thanks mentor Brad Malone for success with Edmonton Oilers
Whenever Kailer Yamamoto scores a goal for the Edmonton Oilers, you can give an assist to Brad Malone. Related News “He’s one of the best vets I’ve played with, both as a teammate and a friend,” said Yamamoto of Malone.…
Kailer Yamamoto already comfortable with Edmonton Oilers’ Draisaitl, Nugent-Hopkins
The way Kailer Yamamoto laughs and jokes around with his teammates in the Edmonton Oilers locker room, you’d think he was a seasoned NHL veteran. But the truth is the 21-year-old Yamamoto has only played in a few games for…
Edmonton Oilers hope road to recovery begins against Rangers
The Edmonton Oilers start the second half of their schedule Tuesday night, taking on the New York Rangers at Rogers Place. The Oilers are 20-17-4, but have gone just 4-10-1 in their last 15 games. Related News “We needed some…
Watch: Edmonton Oilers look to farm team for help
Edmonton Oilers head coach Dave Tippett has called up winger Kailer Yamamoto and defenceman William Lagesson from the farm team, the American Hockey League (AHL) Bakersfield Condors, to help the struggling Edmonton Oilers. The coach and both players comment at…