Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price makes the save on Edmonton Oilers centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins as defenceman Shea Weber defends during second period NHL hockey action in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday March 12, 2017. Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty and Edmonton Oilers defenseman Adam Larsson battle for the puck during first-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Kessel scores shootout winner as Pittsburgh Penguins top Edmonton Oilers 3-2
Phil Kessel scored the shootout winner as the Pittsburgh Penguins came away with a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday. Nick Bonino and Evgeni Malkin scored in regulation for the Penguins , who have won four games in a row.
Connor McDavid leads way with three points, Oilers double up Flyers 6-3
Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists to regain the NHL scoring lead as the Edmonton Oilers came away with a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday. Matt Hendricks, Leon Draisaitl, Jordan Eberle, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Oscar Klefbom also scored for the Oilers , who have won two straight games and three of their last four.
Sunday’s Games
Leon Draisaitl was the lone scorer in a shootout as the Edmonton Oilers ended a three-game losing run with a 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday afternoon.
Draisaitl, Oilers beat Canadiens 1-0 in shootout
Leon Draisaitl scored the only goal in a shootout, and the Edmonton Oilers stopped a three-game slide with a 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday. Cam Talbot had 22 saves as Edmonton salvaged the finale of a three-game trip that included only one regulation goal for the Oilers.
FILE – In this Dec. 10, 2016, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins center…
In this Dec. 10, 2016, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby waits during the team’s NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Tampa, Fla. No matter where the Edmonton Oilers travel, captain Connor McDavid is confronted by the same questions and comparisons to the opposing team’s star.
Eberle scores twice, Oilers sweep Flames for first time
Jordan Eberle had two goals and two assists, Laurent Brossoit stopped 38 shots for his first NHL win and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 7-3 to sweep the four-game season series for the first time Eberle scores twice, Oilers sweep Flames for first time Jordan Eberle had two goals and two assists, Laurent Brossoit stopped 38 shots for his first NHL win and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 7-3 to sweep the four-game season series for the first time Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jLZur2 Edmonton Oilers’ goalie Laurent Brossoit, right, stops Calgary Flames’ Sean Monahan during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Calgary, Alberta.
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Ellis scored in regulation and added the shootout winner as the Predators won their second road game in a row, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Friday. “We knew this was an important trip for us, it’s always tough when you go and you play five games on the road, but for our team to come out and play that way on a back-to-back against a good hockey team, to get two points is a good step for us,” Ellis said.
Connor McDavid scores in overtime as Edmonton Oilers top Florida Panthers 4-3
On the night when McDavid reached 100 points in the first period, he then gave the Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 OT victory when he’d been on the ice for a full minute and was dead-tired but still got free on a breakaway winner. His backhand was caught by Florida goalie James Reimer but video replay showed Reimer’s mitt was just inside the post, with the netminder’s leather up against the webbing.
Connor McDavid scores in overtime as Edmonton Oilers top Florida Panthers 4-3
On the night when McDavid reached 100 points in the first period, he then gave the Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 OT victory when he’d been on the ice for a full minute and was dead-tired but still got free on a breakaway winner. His backhand was caught by Florida goalie James Reimer but video replay showed Reimer’s mitt was just inside the post, with the netminder’s leather up against the webbing.
Connor McDavid scores in overtime as Edmonton Oilers top Florida Panthers 4-3
On the night when McDavid reached 100 points in the first period, he then gave the Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 OT victory when he’d been on the ice for a full minute and was dead-tired but still got free on a breakaway winner. His backhand was caught by Florida goalie James Reimer but video replay showed Reimer’s mitt was just inside the post, with the netminder’s leather up against the webbing.
Canada’s Hayley Wickenheiser honoured as giant of women’s hockey retires
Hayley Wickenheiser, who led Canada to four Winter Olympic gold medals and a silver during her distinguished career, was honoured during a special pre-game ceremony prior to puck drop between the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers at Roger Place on Saturday. The 38-year-old from Shaunavon, Sask., who announced her retirement from hockey on Friday, has lived in Calgary since she was 12 but has been a life-long Oilers fan, making the game between the two Alberta-based rivals the ideal place for a tribute in her eyes.
Burns’ big season; Staal, Maroon and Gagner producing at bargain price
Anaheim Ducks’ Andrew Cogliano works against San Jose Sharks’ Brent Burns during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, in San Jose, Calif. When the San Jose Sharks traded for former Minnesota Wild first-round pick Brent Burns they believed they were getting a real difference-maker on the back-end.
Oilers rally for OT win
Leon Draisaitl scored 1:50 into overtime as the Edmonton Oilers rallied for a 3-2 win over the New Jersey Devils. The Oilers struggled at times throughout the evening and had to come from behind for the victory.
Oilers beat Devils 3-2 in OT in Taylor Halla s return to Edmonton
Leon Draisaitl scored in overtime and added two assists as the Edmonton Oilers snapped a two-game losing skid with a 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday. Connor McDavid earned his second assist of the game, setting up a Draisaitl one-timer on a two-on-one just 1:50 into the extra period.
Oilers recall Khaira, Brossoit from AHL Condors, send down Lander, Gustavsson
Forward Jujhar Khaira and goaltender Laurent Brossoit were recalled by the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday from the American Hockey League’s Bakersfield Condors. Khaira, 22, has appeared in 24 games with the Condors this season, posting 18 points , 24 penalty minutes and a plus-2 rating.
Boedker’s hat trick leads Sharks to 5-3 win over Oilers
Mikkel Boedker scored three goals for his fourth career hat trick to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 53 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. Brent Burns and Logan Couture also scored for the Sharks, who have won two straight since losing three in a row.
Michael Grabner Leads 3 Stars of the Week
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Blue Jackets Extend Streak To 16 Games, Within 1 Of Record
Cam Atkinson and William Karlsson scored power-play goals and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 on Tuesday night to extend their winning streak to 16 games – one away from the longest ever in the NHL.
Blue Jackets extend run to 16 with win over Oilers
The Columbus Blue Jackets now own the second-longest winning streak in NHL history after beating the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 Tuesday night. The Blue Jackets have won 16 in a row.
After Maroon’s emotional equalizer, Oilers beat Blues in OT
Patrick Maroon scored an emotional goal to tie it, and then Ryan Nugent-Hopkins won it for Edmonton in overtime. Nugent-Hopkins scored 2:55 into OT after taking a pass from Connor McDavid, lifting the Oilers over the St. Louis Blues 3-2 on Monday night.
Connor McDavid shootout hero as Edmonton Oilers top Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2
Connor McDavid scored the shootout winner as the Edmonton Oilers emerged with a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. Milan Lucic and Leon Draisaitl scored in regulation time for the Oilers , who have won two of their last three games.