But his defensive prowess has also been strong. It was on full display in Game 4 when he was on Golden Knights center Jack Eichel ’s hip pocket all night in a 3-0 win on Monday. And it’s given the Oilers a chance to close out the series in Game 5 at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday (9:30 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, TVAS, CBC).

Oilers fans are loud in the playoffs, but it can get kind of hard to hear them when you have an NHL player trying to punch you in the face.

This in from TSN’s Ryan Rishaug from his excellent Got Yer Back podcast, Rishaug’s high praise for a particular coaching move made by Oilers boss Kris Knoblauch to set the stage for Edmonton’s 3-0 game three win.

Despite an enormous gap between top and bottom performances, Edmonton is on the verge of advancing to Round 3.

The Edmonton Oilers are in a good spot in their playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights, but the job isn't done.

With most seasons coming to an end shortly here lets take a quick look at the remaining prospects within the Edmonton Oilers system that are still playing games.

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From the moment Connor McDavid’s name was announced at the 2015 NHL Draft, Edmonton Oilers fans have believed a Stanley Cup victory was inevitable. It has fueled every waking moment, every online conversation, all of the bar talk and each coffee klatch.

There's a chance on Wednesday night that we'll see the first team to punch their ticket to the Conference Finals as the Edmonton Oilers take a 3-1 series lead t

As the Oilers battle in the playoffs, a potential blockbuster offseason move is brewing. Reportedly, Edmonton is eyeing Florida Panthers' defenseman Aaron Ekblad, valued around $60 million, to fortify their defensive lineup.