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Twenty years ago, on this day in Edmonton Oilers history, the team made two big trades to help bolster the blueline ahead of what would become the Cinderella run to the Stanley Cup final. On January 26, 2006, general manager Kevin Lowe pulled the trigger on acquiring Jaroslav Spacek from the Chicago Blackhawks for the…
From In the Pressbox | 10 days ago | 1 read
Fifteen of the Edmonton Oilers’ final 29 games are against Pacific Division opponents. The Oilers are in a battle for first place with Vegas, but Anaheim is suddenly right behind the Oilers after winning seven consecutive games, so home ice for the 2-3 matchup will also be settled down the stretch. Edmonton is 6-2-3 against…
From In the Pressbox | 10 days ago | 0 reads
Edmonton Oilers prospect Josh Samanski is set to make his NHL debut tonight against the Anaheim Ducks, and if you’ve been following the Bakersfield Condors all season, you knew this was coming. The 24-year-old has been progressing in the AHL — 7 goals, 21 assists, 28 points and very little ice time on the power…
From In the Pressbox | 10 days ago | 4 reads
With the way Connor McDavid’s teammates are playing — Zach Hyman, who’s been sizzling for the Edmonton Oilers for almost two months and connected with McDavid for the game-tying goal against the Washington Capitals, and Evan Bouchard, who recorded a six-point night against them — the topic on everyone’s mind just got even bigger: leaving…
From In the Pressbox | 10 days ago | 1 read
Is Evan Bouchard going to score a goal on Monday, when his Edmonton Oilers play the Anaheim Ducks at 8:30 PM ET? Stats and info are provided below, to help you make the best call. Evan Bouchard Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Ducks Anytime Goal Odds: +340 (Bet $10 to win $34.00 if he scores a goal) Bouchard Goals Betting Stats Bouchard has not yet gone over a points prop bet in a game this season. Through 53 games played this season, Bouchard has posted 55 points, with 13 multi-point e...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 10 days ago | 5 reads
On Monday at 8:30 PM ET, the Edmonton Oilers meet the Anaheim Ducks — will Leon Draisaitl light the lamp? There are stats and trends below, to help you make the right bet. Leon Draisaitl Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Ducks Anytime Goal Odds: +105 (Bet $10 to win $10.50 if he scores a goal) Draisaitl Goals Betting Stats Draisaitl has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop (one total opportunity). Through 50 games played this season, Draisaitl has...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 10 days ago | 0 reads
Is Zach Hyman likely to score a goal on Monday, when his Edmonton Oilers face the Anaheim Ducks at 8:30 PM ET? Stats and trends are available here, to help you make the best wager. Zach Hyman Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Ducks Anytime Goal Odds: +125 (Bet $10 to win $12.50 if he scores a goal) Hyman Goals Betting Stats Hyman has registered a point in 21 games this season while posting nine multiple-point games. In 16 of 34 games this season, Hyman has scored — and three times he sco...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 10 days ago | 3 reads
Even though they almost let it slip away on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Penguins won all four games on their Western Conference road trip and mostly did so in impressive fashion. They beat the Seattle Kraken, Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers by multiple goals, with all three games being rather convincing wins, and then had a […]
From PensBurgh | 10 days ago | 2 reads
The Edmonton Oilers have recalled prospect Josh Samanski from the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors, the club announced Tuesday. They also made the coinciding move of assigning winger Isaac Howard to the Condors. The #Oilers have recalled forward Josh Samanski from the @Condors & loaned forward Isaac Howard to Bakersfield. pic.twitter.com/nm0A2bsPD5 — Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) January 26,…
From In the Pressbox | 10 days ago | 1 read
Good morning, everyone, and a happy Monday to you all. As per tradition, I’ve got a brand new mailbag set to go after taking your questions and sending them to the crew for their takes. This week, we’re discussing the Oilers’ goaltending rotation, NHL stars getting younger, Andrew Mangiapane trade returns, and more. If you’ve…
From In the Pressbox | 11 days ago | 2 reads
With five games on the NHL slate Monday, you have lots of opportunities to make an anytime goal-scorer bet. Continue reading for the odds on players from each contest. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Today’s Top Anytime Goal Odds Connor McDavid (Oilers) -110 to score Oilers vs. Ducks Game Time: 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 26 McDavid’s stats: 32 goals in 53 games Leon Draisaitl (Oilers) +100 to score Oilers vs. Ducks Game Time: 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 26 Draisaitl’s...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 11 days ago | 0 reads
Without Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on ice this season at 5-on-5, the Edmonton Oilers have been outscored 27 to 55. That translates to an atrocious 33 percent goal share, the lowest Edmonton has posted without them in the entirety of the McDavid and Draisaitl era. The inadequate performance from their depth forwards has been…
From In the Pressbox | 11 days ago | 4 reads
What. A. Game. On Saturday evening, the Edmonton Oilers took on the Washington Capitals for the second and final time this season. After losing the first game 7-4, the Oilers defeated the Capitals 6-5 in one of the most entertaining games of the season. Let’s take a look at what happened in this one! Although…
From In the Pressbox | 12 days ago | 3 reads
The 2026 trade deadline is under six weeks away. On Friday, Daily Faceoff’s Matt Larkin released an updated version of the trade board with some interesting names on it. Of course, the Stanley Cup-contending Edmonton Oilers will be active, as they’re apparently on the hunt for a top-nine forward. Whether that’s a winger or centre…
From In the Pressbox | 12 days ago | 1 read
The Edmonton Oilers need a reset. Not a rebuild, not a complete overhaul — just a hard reset. A game where they remember how to play their brand of hockey, where the intensity returns, where the sloppiness disappears. And tonight against the Washington Capitals might be their best chance to find it. Fans know the…
From In the Pressbox | 12 days ago | 1 read
Typically, when the team you play next is on a back-to-back, you want to see them win the first game before they face you. The adage being they’re more likely to come out flat, perhaps too satisfied, with the first victory and don’t have the same juice against you. The Edmonton Oilers have been busting…
From In the Pressbox | 12 days ago | 2 reads
The oddsmakers like the Edmonton Oilers to defeat the Washington Capitals in their game on Saturday, Jan. 24, with the Oilers given moneyline odds of -175 at home, and the Capitals at +145. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Oilers vs. Capitals Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Oilers (-175) Underdog: Capitals (+145) Total: 6.5 Best Oilers vs. Capitals Promo Codes How to Watch Oilers vs. Capitals Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Time: 10 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ L...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 12 days ago | 3 reads
Connor Ungar has had quite the season. He wasn’t able to participate in training camp due to an injury, and he didn’t get an opportunity to compete. That put him seventh on the Edmonton Oilers’ depth chart at the time behind Stuart Skinner, Calvin Pickard, Matt Tomkins, Connor Ingram (who was added after camp), Samuel…
From In the Pressbox | 12 days ago | 3 reads
On Saturday at 10:00 PM ET, the Edmonton Oilers play the Washington Capitals — will Zach Hyman score a goal? There are stats and insights below, to help you make the best bet. Zach Hyman Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Capitals Anytime Goal Odds: +160 (Bet $10 to win $16.00 if he scores a goal) Hyman Goals Betting Stats In 33 games played this season, Hyman has posted 31 points, with eight multi-point efforts. In 15 of 33 games this season, Hyman has scored — and three times he scored ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 13 days ago | 6 reads
Is Connor McDavid going to score a goal when his Edmonton Oilers play the Washington Capitals on Saturday? The puck drops at 10:00 PM ET — we can help you make the right call via the stats and trends provided here. Connor McDavid Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Capitals Anytime Goal Odds: +125 (Bet $10 to win $12.50 if he scores a goal) McDavid Goals Betting Stats In every game McDavid has played with a set points prop — one opportunity — he’s gone over the prop total. Through 52 games...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 13 days ago | 0 reads
With how the Edmonton Oilers are playing, they believe the regular season is too long. It’s tedious. Annoying. Although silent, I’m sure there’s some contempt. “We have to play 82 of these damn games?” someone might have said in the dressing room. Yes, fellas – 82 of them. Largely, I agree. Regular seasons are loooooong. …
From In the Pressbox | 13 days ago | 0 reads
The Edmonton Oilers play the Washington Capitals at Rogers Place on Saturday at 10 p.m. ET, and we have best bets suggestions right here, if you’re considering a wager. Best Oilers vs. Capitals Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Leon Draisaitl, Oilers +120 25 G in 49 GP Connor McDavid, Oilers +125 30 G in 52 GP Zach Hyman, Oilers +160 19 G in 33 GP Alex Ovechkin, Capitals +200 21 G in 52 GP Ryan Nu...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 13 days ago | 2 reads
It’s Friday afternoon, which means a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio is ready to massage your eardrums with an hour of off-season Oilers talk. On today’s podcast, the fellas discussed the Oilers’ loss to the Islanders, the end of Connor McDavid’s point streak, Edmonton’s goaltending dilemma, line combos, and more. We kicked off the Friday episode…
From In the Pressbox | 13 days ago | 2 reads
The Edmonton Oilers’ play have been up and down during their recent stretch of games, but one constant has been the impactful play of forward Vasily Podkolzin. When centerman Leon Draisaitl went on a leave of absence to tend to a family matter in Germany, Podkolzin was given an opportunity to move up the lineup…
From In the Pressbox | 13 days ago | 2 reads
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Jeff Beukeboom comes in at No. 54 on our updated 2025 list. He was ranked No. 37 on Brownlee’s original list. There were many better Edmonton Oilers, but does anyone have a better hockey name than…
From In the Pressbox | 13 days ago | 3 reads