The Edmonton Oilers have a mountain to climb if they want to get back into their Western Conference final series against the Colorado Avalanche, and it all starts with winning Game 4 at home on Monday. Colorado leads the series 3-0, putting the Avalanche on the verge of reaching the […]
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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Avalanche, Oilers Will Try to Play Some Defense in Game 2
The Colorado Avalanche will host the Edmonton Oilers for Game 2 of the Western Conference final on Thursday, with both teams hoping they can do something to slow down their opponent’s scoring barrage. Colorado rates as the -172 favorite over Edmonton (+142) in Game 2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Avalanche […]
Western Conference Finals: Oilers, Avalanche Battle for Stanley Cup Breakthrough
The Colorado Avalanche and the Edmonton Oilers have both had the talent and star power to compete for a title in recent seasons, only to come up short. On Tuesday, they’ll face off in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, with a long-overdue trip to the Stanley Cup Finals […]
Flames Look to Stay Alive, Slow Down Oilers Barrage in Game 5
The Calgary Flames managed to come back from three goals behind and tie Game 4 before ultimately losing 5-3. They’ll try to carry that momentum into a must-win Game 5 against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. Calgary trails Edmonton three games to one in the best-of-seven series, but is at […]
Game 4: Oilers Seek Decisive Advantage Over Flames in Battle of Alberta
The Edmonton Oilers enjoy a 2-1 lead and home-ice advantage heading into Game 4 of their Western Conference second-round matchup against the Calgary Flames, as the Battle of Alberta continues on Tuesday. Edmonton comes into Game 4 as the slightest of favorites, with FanDuel Sportsbook pegging the Oilers as a […]
Oilers, Flames Back on the Ice After 15-Goal Outburst in Game 1
Everyone expected a high-scoring affair when the Battle of Alberta began on Wednesday. But few could have predicted that the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames would combine for 15 goals in the opening game of their series. Both teams will aim to solidify their defense when they suit up for […]
Battle of Alberta: Oilers Face Flames in Second Round of Stanley Cup Playoffs
It has been 31 years since the Edmonton Oilers have met the Calgary Flames in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. That streak ends on Wednesday, when the Battle of Alberta begins at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. FanDuel Sportsbook rates the Flames as the -164 […]
Oilers Aim to Bounce Back at Home in Crucial Game 5 Showdown with Kings
The Los Angeles Kings thoroughly dominated the action in a 4-0 victory at home over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday. The Oilers will try to return the favor at Rogers Place on Tuesday night as the Pacific Division rivals face off in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. The […]
Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup Odds Collapsing After Latest Losing Streak
The Edmonton Oilers entered the season as a clear playoff team and an outside contender for a Stanley Cup title. But a pair of six-game losing streaks has sent Edmonton tumbling down the Western Conference standings in recent weeks. The Oilers are now 18-15-2, and sit in seventh place in […]
NHL COVID Issues Spill Into Canada as Montreal Canadiens Postpone Four Games
The Montreal Canadiens became the first Canadian team to postpone games in the NHL this season, as the team has shut down all activities through Sunday. The NHL announced that two Canadiens players are currently in the league’s COVID-19 protocol. Canadiens face hectic schedule after postponements On Monday, the Canadiens […]
Edmonton Oilers Injury Update: Connor McDavid (Quad) Out 2-3 Weeks
Connor McDavid, the captain of the Edmonton Oilers and the NHL’s second-best scorer, will miss anywhere from two to three weeks of action with a left quad injury. The injury comes at a crucial time, with several teams fighting for Stanley Cup playoff spots in the Western Conference. At the […]
Battle of Alberta: Talbot and Smith Throw Down in Goalie Fight (VIDEO)
It’s been a while since we saw an old-fashioned hockey line brawl including two goalies fighting. In a heated Battle of Alberta, Cam Talbot (Calgary Flames) and Mike Smith (Edmonton Oilers) were involved in fisticuffs and a classic goalie fight. The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames came into Saturday’s night […]