Every NHL game is important at this time of year, whether your team is in the playoff push or not so subtly tanking for the draft lottery, there is always something to cheer for. Some noteworthy lineup changes for this game injected some extra intrigue on top of the obvious Pacific Division playoff race. Edmonton Oilers’ superstar Leon Draisaitl will be out for the rest of the regular season with a lower body injury, and this was the Oilers first game without him. The San Jose Sharks scratched...
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Connor Ingram is 4-0-1 in his last six starts, with a .898 save percentage and a 2.50 goals-against average for the Edmonton Oilers. In the last five games, his five-on-five save percentage is 15th best in the NHL. Those are average numbers, you might say. Said with different intonation: Hey, those are average numbers! I’m…
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The 2026 trade deadline has come and gone. In total, the Edmonton Oilers traded three roster players in two separate trades. They acquired Colton Dach and Jason Dickinson from the Chicago Blackhawks, sending a 2027 top-12-protected first and Andrew Mangiapane in return. In December, the Oilers also thought they solved their goaltending situation, acquiring Tristan…
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When news broke that Leon Draisaitl would be out of the lineup for the remainder of the regular season, I think everyone in Oil Country went through their own mini stages of grief, before the reality set in that it would take a team-wide effort from the rest of the Edmonton Oilers to fill his…
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With leagues around the world either in the midst of, or gearing up for, playoff season, attention naturally begins to shift toward notable free agents. While additions from the European free-agent market don’t always pan out, as we saw with the Edmonton Oilers’ recent experiment with David Tomášek, it remains a low-cost, relatively low-risk avenue…
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We reported yesterday that the Edmonton Oilers announced that their superstar forward Leon Draisaitl would be out for the remainder of the regular season . But there was no mention of anything to do with treatment or playoff ramifications. Today, Oilers general manager Stan Bowman tried to clarify a couple of things. As the NHL's GM Meetings continue in Florida, insider Elliotte Friedman was able to catch up with Bowman to get the latest on the troubling Leon Draisaitl injury ...
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The Oilers have opened their four-game homestand with two wins. Edmonton held off a San Jose Sharks team desperate for points on Tuesday, with five different scorers finding the back of the net in a 5-3 victory. Dmitry Orlov opened the scoring for San Jose seven minutes into the first period, but the Oilers responded…
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Despite beating the Predators on Sunday night, the big story from the evening was Leon Draisaitl leaving the game after a hit along the boards, which clearly left more damage than we might have initially anticipated. On Tuesday, the Oilers announced the former MVP would miss the remainder of the season with a lower-body injury….
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That’s now back-to-back wins for the Edmonton Oilers. On Tuesday night, the Oilers defeated the San Jose Sharks 5-3 on St. Patrick’s Day, giving them a seven-point lead over the young team. It also moved them into a tie for top spot in the Pacific Division, pending the outcome of the Vegas Golden Knights game….
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It’s Tuesday afternoon, and there’s a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio set, which means the boys were back in the studio to recap the week that was. On today’s episode, the guys discussed their first impressions of Edmonton’s new friends, the latest Oilers goalie drama, previewed Tuesday’s matchup against the Avalanche, and much more. We…
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The San Jose Sharks wrap up the road trip in Edmonton tonight and if there’s one game on the trip that’s more important than the rest, it’s this one. The Sharks prepare to take on a Leon Draisaitl-less Oilers team that’s fighting for a spot in the playoffs as well. This is one of those four point swing games, which means a win tonight puts the Sharks in an even better position to stay not only in the wild card race, but also to potentially jump into the Pacific Division race.
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The Edmonton Oilers medical staff is earning their paycheque this season. I wrote on December 21 that this Edmonton Oilers season feels like a “year from hell.” A team with championship aspirations going through the tedious 82-game season, waiting until they can play for the only thing left to achieve, has been tested six ways to…
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As the Edmonton Oilers prepare to take on the San Jose Sharks Tuesday night, there’s a Leon Draisaitl-sized hole in their roster. And it’s going to be there for the final 14 games of the regular season, the club announced Tuesday. Their No. 2 centre was left shaken up in the first period of Sunday…
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The Edmonton Oilers’ push for the playoffs will have to continue without one of the league’s best players. The club announced Tuesday afternoon that centre Leon Draisaitl would miss the remainder of the regular season with a lower-body injury sustained Sunday night against the Nashville Predators. Statement re: #Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl https://t.co/u6HoSaaYQO — Edmonton…
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A shocking announcement from the Edmonton Oilers, who have declared Leon Draisaitl out for the remainder of the regular season. Statement re: #Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl https://t.co/u6HoSaaYQO — Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) March 17, 2026 Draisaitl was injured when he was taken into the boards by the player bench this past weekend by the Nashville Predators' Ozzy Wiesblatt. His right hip appeared to take the brunt of the damage. It's being called a lower-body ...
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Leon Draisaitl has officially been ruled out for tonight’s game against the San Jose Sharks. The Edmonton Oilers’ second-leading scorer, and the NHL’s fourth overall point earner, exited Sunday’s game against the Nashville Predators with a lower-body injury. Coach Kris Knoblauch said there will be a clearer timeline soon on his further availability. “We’ll have…
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The Oilers will continue their four-game homestand on Tuesday when they host the San Jose Sharks, a team sitting on the playoff bubble. Edmonton will be without one of its top forwards, as Leon Draisaitl suffered an injury during Sunday’s win over Nashville. San Jose Sharks at Edmonton Oilers Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Start…
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Contrary to most NHL teams, the Edmonton Oilers aren’t exactly in need of high-end offensive help. With the heavy firepower already in place at the top, their list of needs differs somewhat from that of other organizations. What they do need, however, is a reliable two-way contributor and someone capable of playing complementary minutes in…
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The defensively responsible Edmonton Oilers? Is that who we’re seeing? As the Oilers host the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night with two valuable points on the line, un-sexy hockey terms like “low event” are being spoken in the bowels of Rogers Place. The Nashville Predators had just five High Danger Scoring Chances (HDSCF) at…
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The Edmonton Oilers may be preparing to add another intriguing college free agent to their system, with reports linking the team to University of Michigan captain T.J. Hughes . According to insider Jeff Marek, Edmonton recently scouted the Wolverines in person and has come away with a strong interest in the forward, who has become one of the most talked-about NCAA free agents this spring.
Oilers Eye Michigan Captain TJ Hughes
Hughes, a 24-year-old native of Hamilton, Ontario, is enjo...
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The Edmonton Oilers are trying to win a Stanley Cup this season after back-to-back years of losing in the finals. While GM Stan Bowman made a few changes throughout the year, regardless of how things play out this spring, expect to see some roster changes coming this summer. The Oilers will enter these playoffs next month with several holes in their lineup, as they're far from a complete hockey team. Here's three Oilers who aren't expected back next season: Tristan Jarry Let's get the easy tar...
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Leon Draisaitl is trending toward not playing in the Edmonton Oilers‘ matchup against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, but there’s no official determination on his injury status. He left the game with a lower-body injury in the first period after Ozzy Wiesblatt jostled him awkwardly in front of the Nashville Predators bench on Sunday….
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Leon Draisaitl is trending toward not playing in the Edmonton Oilers‘ matchup against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, but there’s no official determination on his injury status. He left the game with a lower-body injury in the first period after Ozzy Wiesblatt jostled him awkwardly in front of the Nashville Predators bench on Sunday….
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According to The Sheet‘s Jeff Marek, the Edmonton Oilers are interested in signing University of Michigan forward T.J. Hughes. Marek touched on the subject in last Friday’s edition of Sekeres & Price, sharing that the Oilers recently went and saw Hughes in person. “I know that Edmonton was in to see Michigan the other day…
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The Edmonton Oilers picked up a big win on Sunday against the Nashville Predators, but the cost was an injury to Leon Draisaitl. He met with doctors on Monday morning and was not on the ice with the team for practice. Head coach Kris Knoblach has admitted that the superstar forward will be out for a bit of time. No update on Leon Draisaitl from Kris Knoblauch, but he does anticipate he may miss some games. #Oilers . #NHL — Derek Van Diest (@DerekVanDiest) March 16, 2026 Draisaitl was hit hard ...
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