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G82 Game Notes: Oilers should rest Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and more

Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman and Evan Bouchard are among the top 30 scorers in the NHL this season. All four should get a night off in Denver as the Oilers prepare for the playoffs.

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Bakersfield Condors captain Brad Malone announces retirement

Bakersfield Condors captain Brad Malone is set to retire at the end of this season, he announced through a press release from the team. Malone, 35, has spent the last seven years with the Condors, appearing in 315 games—the most in the club’s AHL history and fifth most in the franchise’s history.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 0 minutes ago

Oilers Likely to Rest Several Stars in Last Regular Season Game

The Edmonton Oilers take on the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night, both team’s final game of the 2023-24 regular season. For the Oilers, this will be their last chance to rest their major stars before taking on either the Vegas Golden Knights or Los Angeles Kings.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / 2 hours ago

Revisiting Oilers Second-Best Trade By Holland: Foegele for Bear

Back in July of 2021, in an emotional move that stirred both excitement and skepticism among Edmonton Oilers fans, General Manager Ken Holland orchestrated a trade that has proven to be a definitive win for the team.

NHL News / Oilersnation / 2 hours ago

The Coyotes’ last game as a franchise was a 5-2 win over an Oilers team that seemed to be looking ahead

It’s a strange coincidence that the Edmonton Oilers squared off against the Arizona Coyotes for the final time in that franchise’s history, but that was the scene last night at Mullett Arena as fans bid farewell to their team, which will now be moving 1000 km north to its new home in Utah.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 1 hour ago

Warren Foegele hits 20-goal mark as Oilers have last dance in the desert

There were no jerseys on the ice, and no outraged fans in the stands. Instead, there were 4,600 fans crowding inside Mullett Arena Tuesday night saying goodbye to their Arizona Coyotes, as they beat the Oilers 5-2. Sean Durzi will go down as the last to score for the franchise, sealing the deal with an empty-net goal.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / 6 hours ago

Little on line as Avs, Oilers close regular season

The final day of the NHL regular season won't mean anything for first-round matchups, but it could have an impact on what happens later in the playoffs.

NHL News / Oilersnation / 0 minutes ago

Instant Reaction: Oilers say bye to Arizona Coyotes, falling 5-2

In the penultimate game of the season, the Edmonton Oilers played a meaningless game for them, losing 5-2. However, to the Arizona Coyotes, the game and the win mean a ton, as the organization will be heading to Salt Lake City.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 13 hours ago

Edmonton Oilers recall forwards Sam Gagner and Adam Erne

The Edmonton Oilers have recalled forwards Sam Gagner and Adam Erne from the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. The recall was made to allow the club to rest forwards during their Thursday game against the Colorado Avalanche, and both are with the club in Arizona for the Oilers’ game against the Coyotes tonight.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 8 hours ago

Oilers recall pair of veterans before end of regular season

Oilers recall pair of veteran forwards before end of regular season

The Oilers will have some extra depth on hand for their final couple of games of the season.

Coyotes facing desert farewell in visit from Oilers

Oilers recall 2019 first-round pick

Oilers’ Connor McDavid becomes the fourth player in NHL history to record 100 assists in a season

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Dylan Holloway News / The Hockey Writers / 1 hour ago

Oilers’ Dylan Holloway Deserves Top-6 Shot Next Season

The Edmonton Oilers have had one of the most interesting 2023-24 seasons. Having started 3-9-1 before deciding to switch out their coaching staff and make a goaltending change, they have since bounced back and secured second place in the Pacific Division heading into the postseason.

Philip Broberg News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17

Oilers recall 2019 first-round pick

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Connor McDavid News / Inside The Rink / 12 hours ago

The Fourth 100 Assist Player: Connor McDavid

Returning to the Oilers line-up on Monday night’s game against the San Jose Sharks, Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid recorded his 100th assist on the season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / 16 hours ago

Major Milestone for Current Oilers’ Forward Being Overlooked

With an assist on Monday night, forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is sitting at 699 career points – one point away from 700. It’s a feat that is incredible when you think about it, but it’s also a milestone that has gotten largely overlooked with all of the hype and hubbub around the talk of Connor McDavid‘s 100-assist season.

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid becomes fourth player in NHL history to record 100 assists in a season

Edmonton Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid made history on Monday night, recording his 100th assist of the season against the San Jose Sharks and becoming just the fourth player in NHL history to reach the 100-assist mark in a single season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Goaltending, scoring depth should be a strength for the Edmonton Oilers during the playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers are all set for the playoffs, and they’re guaranteed to have a familiar matchup and face one of the two teams that they did in last year’s playoffs with the Los Angeles Kings and Vegas Golden Knights duking it out for the final playoff spot in the Pacific Division.

Evander Kane News / NHL Trade Talk / April 15

Coach Confirms Why Evander Kane Out For Oilers vs. Sharks

Evander Kane will not play tonight as the Edmonton Oilers take on the San Jose Sharks. Head coach Kris Knoblauch explained that Kane is out as a maintenance decision, similar to Connor McDavid’s sitting the last three games.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid to play tonight vs. Sharks

Good news out of Edmonton this morning as captain Connor McDavid told media he would be playing tonight versus the San Jose Sharks. McDavid missed the last two games with a lower-body injury, McDavid last played on April 6 against the Calgary Flames where he tallied two assists.