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Oilers game notes: Final regular season road trip ends with matinee against Kings
It’s hard to believe the playoffs are as close as they are. For as much as this regular season has flown by for the Edmonton Oilers, it’s been a long, arduous winter. And while today is moving day at The Masters, it’s moving day for the Oilers, who need a point against the Los Angeles…
GDB 80.0: Oilers can clinch playoff spot in matinee against the Kings (2 PM MT, SNW)
The Edmonton Oilers are in Los Angeles this afternoon for Game 80 on the schedule, and I don’t think I’m being dramatic when I say this is another massive game for our boys. With three games left and the Oilers sitting one point up on both Vegas and Anaheim in the Pacific Division, Edmonton has…
Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel says Morgan Barron not an option for rest of regular season
He isn't gonna play in any of the four remaining regular season games.
Pre-Scout: Oilers and “no brainer” MVP McDavid visit Kings to clinch playoff berth
Kasperi Kapanen thinks it’s a no-brainer: Connor McDavid should be the Hart Trophy winner. Hard to argue after McDavid’s game on Wednesday, which almost single-handedly elevated the Edmonton Oilers against the San Jose Sharks. The captain scored a hat-trick and added two assists for the 5-2 victory, the 14th five-point game of his career. During…
The Best Race In Hockey?
Everyone loves a good race for playoff spots in hockey. It doesn't matter what level of hockey as long as there's a compelling race that has more teams than needed in that race. That very thing is happening right now in the ECHL's Central Division as six of the seven teams in the division are battling for four playoff spots. Two teams have already clinched spots thanks to their leads over the division, leaving two spots for which those remaining four teams will compete. What should be understo...
Game 79: Winnipeg Jets vs Philadelphia Flyers pre-game report
A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.
4/11/26 Illegal Curve Hockey Show
Guests: Sara Orlesky and Anthony SanFilippo.
The Oilers final stretch and a thought on 50 goals
As we head into the final week of the Edmonton Oilers’ season, there is still a high level of variance when it comes to where this team could finish in the Pacific Division standings. The simplest way to outline the scenario for the Oilers is this: If they win all three of their final games,…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Apr 11, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
Some How, Some Way, Denver Did It Again
Hagen Burrows ran through the hallway and into the Denver locker room.“Never a doubt,” he yelled.For Denver, sure, the players always believed, why wouldn’t they?However, after two periods of Saturday’s national championship, it did not look good for the Pioneers. Wisconsin held a 1-0 lead, outshooting Denver 21-5.“I don't think it was as bad as it looked,” Denver coach David Carle said...
Denver Wins Record 11th National Championship
The Denver Pioneers have done it again.For the third time time in the last five seasons, and a record 11th time overall, the Pioneers defeated Wisconsin 2-1 on Saturday night to claim the national title in Las Vegas.Denver won the game despite getting outshot 31-15. The opening 20 minutes were played almost entirely on Wisconsin’s terms. The Badgers dictated possession, outshooting the Pioneers...
Trey Augustine Wins The Richter Award, Other Major Award Winners
Trey Augustine put a definitive stamp on his season Friday night, earning the Mike Richter Award at the Frozen Four as college hockey’s top goaltender.The Michigan State netminder, who has since joined the Detroit Red Wings organization following the Spartans’ loss to Wisconsin in the regional final, finished the year with a 2.11 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage.According to CHN...
Max Plante Wins Hobey Baker Award
Max Plante delivered a season worthy of college hockey’s highest individual honor — and on Friday night in Las Vegas, it was officially recognized.The Minnesota Duluth sophomore forward was named the Hobey Baker Award winner at the Frozen Four, capping a dominant 2025-26 campaign. Plante finished with 52 points — 25 goals and 27 assists — in 40 games, emerging as one of the most dynamic offensive...
Manitoba Moose grab key two points in standings race, despite meltdown, with shootout win over Stars
Recap of the game.
Oilersnation Radio: Connor McDavid chasing 50 goals, injury updates, and NHL awards
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’ Pacific Division chase, Connor McDavid’s 50-goal chase, line combinations, injury updates, and more. We kicked off the Friday episode of ONR with a…
Top 100 Oilers: No. 38 — Darnell Nurse
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Darnell Nurse comes in at No. 38 on our updated 2025 list. He was unranked on Brownlee’s original list. It’s been 13 years since Nurse was drafted seventh overall by the Oilers. If you…
Flashback Friday: Looking back at the Oilers-Kings 2025 first round series
It’s only a matter of time before the Edmonton Oilers punch their ticket to the 2026 playoffs. With just three games left in the season, all the Oilers need to do this Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings is earn a point. If they fail to do that, which wouldn’t be great for their chances…
NHL Notebook: Could captains Brady Tkachuk or Auston Matthews be traded this summer?
As the Edmonton Oilers prepare for the playoffs, and other players around the league get ready for vacation, front offices will start their work on planning for NHL free agency and the NHL draft. Much like every year, there will surely be some fireworks along the way, and there are already two captains of Canadian…
TSN | Is playing Hellebuyck every game right move for the Winnipeg Jets?
Gino Reda is joined by TSN Hockey analysts Martin Biron and Craig Button to discuss.
How the Edmonton Oilers can clinch a playoff spot this weekend
The Edmonton Oilers have the opportunity to get the ‘x’ beside their name in the NHL standings and clinch a playoff berth on Saturday. All the Oilers have to do is get a point against the Los Angeles Kings, and they’ll make the playoffs for the seventh straight season (six if you discount the qualifier…
Edmonton among cities who could host new PWHL team
The City of Edmonton are among those across North America who could be in line for a Professional Women’s Hockey League team. The PWHL, now in its third season, has been the most successful rendition of a pro women’s league, with eight teams now established. The league’s Original Six, the Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, Montreal…
Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins nominated for 2026 King Clancy Trophy
The Edmonton Oilers’ longest-tenured player is being recognized for his work off the ice. On Friday, the NHL released the 32 nominees for the 2026 King Clancy Memorial Trophy and the Oilers’ nominee is forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Nugent-Hopkins’ nomination ends a run for defenceman Darnell Nurse, who was the Oilers’ nomination in each of the past…
Why the Oilers decisions on their fourth line may be tougher than you think
With the way things are trending, it’s looking like the Edmonton Oilers are heading back to the playoffs for the seventh consecutive season, but some lineup questions remain uncertain. Will Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman be ready to go once the playoffs start? And after leaving the last game against the San Jose Sharks, what’s…
Oilers assistant general manager Bill Scott seen as the favourite to become new Predators general manager
The Edmonton Oilers may need to look for a new assistant general manager this offseason. Appearing on Oilers Now (10:39 mark) on Wednesday evening, NHL insider Frank Seravalli reported that Oilers assistant general manager Bill Scott is a strong candidate to fill the Nashville Predators’ soon-to-be-vacant general manager role. Some even consider him the favourite….
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Apr 10, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.