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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scores in OT to lift Oilers to 4-3 win over Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored 1:18 into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Utah Hockey Club 4-3 on Friday night. Podkolzin blasted the puck from 30 feet out to put Edmonton on board midway through the second, before Draisaitl and McDavid scored on power play goals 2 1/2 minutes apart to put the Oilers up 3-2 with …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

The evolution of NHL officiating, from its ‘biggest innovations’ to its future

New York Times

Is NHL officiating bad? Former NHL coach Dave King called the shift to two referees “the most significant on-ice change of the Gary Bettman era.” Former NHL defenseman Cory Sarich, now an analyst on the Calgary Flames’ television broadcasts, says the way a player approached the game had to change once a second referee appeared on the scene — primarily …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Canada’s Stanley Cup drought lives on as the Oilers fall short in their comeback bid against Florida

Associated Press

SUNRISE, Fla. — Canada’s Stanley Cup drought lives on, with Connor McDavid, hockey-mad Edmonton and the rest of the nation that gave birth to the sport left to wait for another NHL champion. After rallying from a series deficit only done twice before in league history to force a deciding Game 7, the Oilers’ comeback bid fell short with their …

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6 months ago

Edmonton Oilers beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 to force a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press

EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor McDavid was held without a point, so Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers’ other top players stepped up to put them one win from the Stanley Cup. Edmonton Oilers’ Ryan McLeod is congratulated for a goal against the Florida Panthers during the third period of Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Friday, June …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Tkachuk-McDavid post-whistle scrum is ‘classic playoff hockey’ in the Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press

EDMONTON, Alberta — Tensions between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers boiled over midway through Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night, with a post-whistle scrum featuring two of the most important players in the series. “It’s not been really that kind of series,” Florida coach Paul Maurice said Sunday. Asked about the interaction with Tkachuk, Edmonton’s …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Oilers’ McDavid breaks Gretzky’s record for most assists in a single NHL postseason

Associated Press

EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor McDavid now has the record for the most assists in a single NHL postseason after passing Wayne Gretzky with three more in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. “Obviously not the focus with where we’re at,” said McDavid, who also scored his first goal in his first trip to the final. “That’s pretty special,” said …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

McDavid, Draisaitl and the Oilers hope to avoid Stanley Cup Final frustration

Associated Press

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Leon Draisaitl is nothing if not self-aware. Before the Stanley Cup Final, the versatile Edmonton Oilers forward acknowledged he’s a good hockey player and has a special skillset that makes him that way. “He’s a good goalie, and he’s going to make some big-time saves — and knowing that is important.” Knowledge is power, but that …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Connor McDavid, hockey’s best player, finally gets a chance to win a Stanley Cup championship

Associated Press

Sherry Bassin sees the intense look on Connor McDavid’s face during warmups and knows the best hockey player in the world is going to have one of those games. “I said, ‘Because I’ve seen it 100 times.’” THE STAGE McDavid’s sublime skill was on display the other day against the Dallas Stars when he made an incredible individual effort to …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: Connor McDavid is the reason the Edmonton Oilers win the Stanley Cup

Associated Press

Connor McDavid is the best hockey player in the world and the biggest reason the Edmonton Oilers are in the Stanley Cup Final. The reigning NHL MVP, face of the the franchise and face of the sport is also the Oilers’ best hope of winning a championship for the first time since 1990 and ending Canada’s 31-year drought. Forwards While …

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7 months ago

Oilers thinking ‘one game at a time’ ahead of must-win Game 6 against Canucks

Associated Press

The Edmonton Oilers have been here before, heading back home with their season on the line. McDavid didn’t have a point in Games 3 or 5, and was held without a shot on net in Game 1 — the only time that’s happened in his 59 career playoff games. “Without being disrespectful, I thought the last couple games we were …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Canucks’ Carson Soucy suspended 1 game for cross-checking Oilers star Connor McDavid in the face

Associated Press

EDMONTON, Alberta — Vancouver Canucks defenseman Carson Soucy was suspended one game on Monday for a cross-check on Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid. Soucy was handed a minor penalty for the play and the NHL’s Department of Player Safety handed down a one-game suspension Monday, saying in a video that the defenseman’s actions were “not a hockey play” and deserved …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Trade deadline, MVP race and more outdoor hockey are on tap for the 2nd half of the NHL season

Associated Press

TORONTO — Even during the All-Star break, Nathan MacKinnon kept thinking ahead to the second half of the NHL season. But there’s obviously some excitement around it, and you’re looking forward to it.” New Jersey’s Jesper Bratt has never played organized outdoor hockey before, though he’s trying to balance the anticipation against the Devils’ need to win games and get …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

NHL players are headed back to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030, cleared to play for 1st time since ’14

Associated Press

TORONTO — NHL players are returning to the Olympics for the first time in more than a decade. “And especially to commit to two different Olympics, I think that’ll be great.” Milan, barring another unforeseen circumstance like the pandemic that caused players to miss Beijing in 2022, will be the first Olympics for a generation of stars led by Canadians …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

NHL All-Star Weekend has a new look, leaning into some old ideas after input from Connor McDavid

Associated Press

TORONTO — In the aftermath of the 2023 NHL All-Star skills competition that was confusing, disjointed and went off poorly in the arena and on television, Gary Bettman asked Connor McDavid for his thoughts. Back was the popular player draft, which took place Thursday night with captains McDavid, Auston Matthews, Nathan MacKinnon and brothers Quinn and Jack Hughes picking their …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Luszczyszyn: Did the Oilers fire the wrong person?

New York Times

The Edmonton Oilers are in a place no one expected them to be a month ago: At the bottom of the standings with a new coach in place 13 games into the season. GO DEEPER Oilers' transition of power happening in real-time and the stakes couldn't be higher Under the hood, there wasn’t much that changed this season. While the …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Edmonton Oilers fire coach Jay Woodcroft and name Kris Knoblauch the replacement

Associated Press

Jay Woodcroft is out as coach of the Edmonton Oilers after a team that was supposed to be a Stanley Cup contender lost 10 of its first 13 games. That victory was not enough to save Woodcroft’s job in the aftermath of a four-game losing streak, including an embarrassing 3-2 loss at the NHL-worst San Jose Sharks earlier in the …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Beyond Bedard, the NHL’s rookie class is stacked with talented newcomers to watch

Associated Press

Connor Bedard is the most hyped hockey player since Connor McDavid. 3 pick Adam Fantilli of Columbus and prospects like New Jersey’s Luke Hughes and Toronto’s Matthew Knies, who late last season and in the playoffs already got a taste of the pros. “This has to be one of the best there’s ever been,” said Arizona’s Logan Cooley, who is …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Oilers hire Connor McDavid’s longtime agent Jeff Jackson as their CEO of hockey operations

Associated Press

EDMONTON, Alberta — The Edmonton Oilers have hired Connor McDavid’s longtime agent, Jeff Jackson, as their CEO of hockey operations. “He understands what it takes to build an elite organization for the modern NHL and will work closely with Ken and our whole team to put the Oilers in the best possible position to win.” McDavid, the NHL’s reigning MVP …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Elliott: Trevor Moore’s heroics for Kings cap surreal journey

LA Times

The Kings’ Trevor Moore celebrates after L.A.’s 3-2 overtime victory over Edmonton in Game 3 on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. Didn’t know what to do afterward,” Moore said Saturday, after the Kings held a lightly attended practice in El Segundo. Kings left wing Trevor Moore scores on Edmonton goalie Stuart Skinner as Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm watches during overtime …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Connor McDavid puts NHL on notice with goal-scoring frenzy

Associated Press

Connor McDavid is must-see entertainment and not just for hockey fans. Nathan MacKinnon, who was one of the best players on Colorado’s Stanley Cup run last year, said McDavid’s season makes him want to get better. Now 26 with a trip to the Western Conference final last season his deepest run so far, he said his focus has always been …

Nhl Season Oilers Cup Ovechkin Crosby Mvp

2 years, 2 months ago

Quality of hockey, business booming as NHL begins new season

Associated Press

Cale Makar won the Stanley Cup and earned playoff MVP honors after a season in which he was voted the NHL’s best defenseman. “Arguably, I think they’ve got the best forward, the best defenseman and a lot of guys underneath that that are unbelievable,” Anaheim forward Trevor Zegras said. “As long as I’m playing well and helping the team win …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Connor McDavid is great, but Wayne Gretzky is the Greatest One

LA Times

Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid, left, and Wayne Gretzky pose for a photo after the Farewell To Rexall Place ceremony following the game against the Vancouver Canucks on April 6, 2016, in Edmonton, Canada. “I think that if there’s any sort of a negative towards Connor this year it’s that I’m not sure he got the recognition that he deserved,” Gretzky …

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2 years, 7 months ago

McDavid’s drive to be NHL’s best player starts off the ice

Associated Press

EDMONTON, Alberta — Christian Dedonato doesn’t see Connor McDavid much in the offseason, at least not until at least mid-afternoon. “Even going to throw a baseball around or surfing, everything just has to be perfect, and I think that shows on the ice and shows in his personality — his commitment.” Knowing McDavid for more than a decade before the …

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3 years ago

AP sources: NHL to withdraw from Olympics after COVID surge

Associated Press

The NHL is not sending players to the Beijing Olympics over concerns that the pandemic will disrupt the league’s ability to complete a full season. As a result, the men’s Olympic hockey tournament will go on without NHL players for the second consecutive time. “It just might happen to fall in your window and if it doesn’t happen to work …

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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scores in OT to lift Oilers to 4-3 win over Utah

The evolution of NHL officiating, from its ‘biggest innovations’ to its future

Canada’s Stanley Cup drought lives on as the Oilers fall short in their comeback bid against Florida

Edmonton Oilers beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 to force a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final

Tkachuk-McDavid post-whistle scrum is ‘classic playoff hockey’ in the Stanley Cup Final

Oilers’ McDavid breaks Gretzky’s record for most assists in a single NHL postseason

McDavid, Draisaitl and the Oilers hope to avoid Stanley Cup Final frustration

Connor McDavid, hockey’s best player, finally gets a chance to win a Stanley Cup championship

Analysis: Connor McDavid is the reason the Edmonton Oilers win the Stanley Cup

Oilers thinking ‘one game at a time’ ahead of must-win Game 6 against Canucks

Canucks’ Carson Soucy suspended 1 game for cross-checking Oilers star Connor McDavid in the face

Trade deadline, MVP race and more outdoor hockey are on tap for the 2nd half of the NHL season

NHL players are headed back to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030, cleared to play for 1st time since ’14

NHL All-Star Weekend has a new look, leaning into some old ideas after input from Connor McDavid

Luszczyszyn: Did the Oilers fire the wrong person?

Edmonton Oilers fire coach Jay Woodcroft and name Kris Knoblauch the replacement

Beyond Bedard, the NHL’s rookie class is stacked with talented newcomers to watch

Oilers hire Connor McDavid’s longtime agent Jeff Jackson as their CEO of hockey operations

Elliott: Trevor Moore’s heroics for Kings cap surreal journey

Connor McDavid puts NHL on notice with goal-scoring frenzy

Quality of hockey, business booming as NHL begins new season

Connor McDavid is great, but Wayne Gretzky is the Greatest One

McDavid’s drive to be NHL’s best player starts off the ice

AP sources: NHL to withdraw from Olympics after COVID surge