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Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl sets record for fastest to 20 road playoff goals

Leon Draisaitl once again made NHL history when scored to double the Oilers’ lead in last night’s win over the Kings. As Edmonton was completing a line change, Darnell Nurse sprung a fast forward to Draisaitl who was along the boards.

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Oilers' power play overpowers Kings in Game 3

Zach Hyman, Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid scored in the first period and the visiting Edmonton Oilers finished with the three power-play goals in a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 3 of a first-round Western Conference playoff series on Friday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 24

G2+ Game Notes: Oilers look to continue Game 2 success

Home teams went 7-1 in game ones of the first round. And so far, home teams are 3-3 in game twos with Dallas and Edmonton playing tonight. Prior to Monday’s victory, the Oilers were 1-8 in game ones during the Connor McDavid era.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 23

McDavid and Draisaitl among NHL’s elite playoff performers

Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins each skated in their 50th career playoff games last night. They are among the 1,271 players in NHL history to play at least 50 NHL games, but they rank much higher in points and points per game (PPG).

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 23

Connor McDavid, Zach Hyman lead Oilers past Kings in Game 1

Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman each had big nights in the Oilers' Game 1 win over the Kings on Monday.

Zach Hyman's hat trick powers Oilers' rout of Kings

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

Oilers Lack Momentum Going Into Series Against Kings

Through the first two days of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the home team has won every game. According to Sportsnet Stats, this is postseason history that the home team has gone unbeaten in the first six Game 1s played in the opening round of the NHL Playoffs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 22

NHL bets: Two plus-money SOG plays for playoff action

We're onto our first full week of playoff hockey, and it's going to be a great one around here. We have two new series beginnings and a pair of matchups heading into big Game 2s.

NHL best bets: Maple Leafs vs. Bruins Game 2 odds, preview, prediction for Monday, 4/22

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NHL News / Yardbarker / April 21

Previewing Oilers vs. Kings: Will Edmonton keep dominating Los Angeles in the postseason?

Can the Los Angeles Kings finally figure out the Edmonton Oilers? Previewing their first-round series.

Comments from ex-Coyotes owner should concern NHL

Watch: Rangers' Matt Rempe continues to become cult hero with first playoff goal

Washington Capitals’ Vincent Iorio leaves Game 1 against New York Rangers due to injury

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The 'Stanley Cup-winning Edmonton Oilers' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19

Stanley Cup bets: NHL Western Conference first-round betting preview

The Western Conference side of the NHL playoff bracket seems set to be a slog, one could reasonably argue that at least five or six teams could make it out of this conference.

Stanley Cup Playoffs Western Conference X factors

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 19

Oilers coach admits big mistake ahead of playoff series vs. Kings

Perhaps head coach Kris Knoblauch didn’t see a blowout coming. Maybe he thought his starting goaltender wouldn’t be rattled after a solid season. Whatever the case, the Edmonton Oilers bench boss admitted after Thursday’s final regular season game that he made a mistake starting Skinner and letting him get lit up for four goals in just minutes.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 19

Dylan Holloway continues dominance as Oilers eye playoffs

What a long, strange trip it’s been. On Thursday night, part of that trip ended for the Edmonton Oilers, who finished off their regular season with a 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 18

Oilers Likely to Rest Several Stars in Last Regular Season Game

The Edmonton Oilers take on the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night, both team’s final game of the 2023-24 regular season. For the Oilers, this will be their last chance to rest their major stars before taking on either the Vegas Golden Knights or Los Angeles Kings.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 15

G80 Game Notes: Managing Rest — and how Coffey Deploys the Oilers’ Defence

There are 26 games remaining in the NHL season. Thirteen teams will play one game before the season ends on Thursday night, 18 teams play twice, and the Edmonton Oilers are the only team with three games in the final four days.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 8

Leon Draisaitl: The NHL’s Best Combination of Passer and Shooter

Leon Draisaitl is the most underappreciated superstar in the NHL. Playing on the same team as the best player in the world, Connor McDavid, is part of the reason, but often naysayers try to downplay his accomplishments due to playing with McDavid.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 6

Leon Draisaitl Records his Fifth Career 100-Point Season

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl, for the fifth time in his career, has achieved 100 points in a season. With his assist on Connor McDavid‘s goal against the Colorado Avalanche, Draisaitl now sits with some elite company, becoming only the 20th person in NHL history to record five seasons with 100 points.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 5