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McDavid said he wanted to give Edmonton more room to strengthen its lineup and maintain a Stanley Cup-contending core. The Oilers have reached the final in consecutive years but fell short both times, losing to the Florida Panthers in back-to-back postseasons.
The Oilers will go with 11 forwards & seven defencemen for the second straight game when Adam Henrique receives the Silver Stick for reaching 1,000 NHL games before facing the Rangers
Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid explained why his contract situation differed from that of Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov.
Hyman has missed the start of the season after suffering a right-wrist injury during last season’s Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars. Head coach Kris Knoblauch said Wednesday the 33-year-old remains “week-to-week” but looks and sounds ready after taking part in full practices for the first time since surgery.
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Rangers Score 3 Unanswered Goals to Defeat Oilers 4-3 in Overtime
The Edmonton Oilers (5-4-3) hosted the New York Rangers (5-5-2) on Thursday night (Oct. 30) as the home team celebrated Adam Henrique’s 1,000th game milestone with a pregame ceremony.
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has voiced his concerns about the NHL's salary cap, which he feels limits player earnings. His recent two-year, $25 million extension, a de facto pay cut, prioritizes team building over personal wealth.
The Edmonton Oilers' top-4 defense was ranked the best in the NHL despite the disputes by many fanbases around hockey.
This might sound unlikely, but the Edmonton Oilers are off to their best start in three seasons. The Oilers currently sit at 5–4–2 through their first 11 games.
On the day the Edmonton Oilers acquired Vasily Podkolzin, the only real question about the winger involved offence. No matter a winger’s size, speed or two-way acumen, forwards are expected to move the needle offensively. By the time the Vancouver Canucks dealt him, management felt like they had their answer.
Here's a detailed game preview, with key storylines and updated lineups, when the New York Rangers visit the Edmonton Oilers.