Matchups is dedicated to providing quick news, notes, and stats ahead on game days and within the divisions. We take a look at everything from head-to-head matchups before the puck drops to how teams stack up against each other around the league. We’ll show you the ins and outs from both sides of the ice to ensure that you’ve got the knowledge to power you to chirping victory.
The Oilers had their best start of the season v. Detroit. Only 4:35 into the game Edmonton had a 3-0 lead and the Red Wings didn’t have a shot on goal. You couldn’t script a better start. The Oilers led 4-1 after 20 minutes, but then they allowed Detroit to tie it 4-4, and 5-5…
The Edmonton Oilers needed to win two of their three games last week against playoff-bound teams in Calgary, Washington and Tampa Bay to give them some positive vibes, and they did. They played well in all three games, but saved their best for last in a convincing 4-1 win over the two-time defending Stanley Cup…
After a huge win over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, the Edmonton Oilers will face another test as they host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night.
The Oilers are three points behind Dallas for the second wildcard spot and four points back of Vegas for third in the Pacific Division. They do not want to risk falling further behind so early in March and need a win tonight v. Washington who won 5-4 in Calgary last night. Edmonton needs to take…
In a hotly contested playoff race, things can change quickly. Last Monday, the Oilers were a few percentage points behind Las Vegas and Los Angeles, but an overtime loss to Chicago and a regulation loss to Montreal and suddenly the Oilers are in need of a victory. They play Calgary, Washington and Tampa Bay this…
After a disappointing overtime loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, the Edmonton Oilers will look to get back into the win column against another basement team, the Montreal Canadiens.
Today’s report is on the news that broke on Wednesday centred around the Bakersfield Condors. Before you break into that, Tyler Tullio and Matvey Petrov continue to stay in form. Tullio had three goals and four points in as many games, while Petrov had two goals and five points in five games. Carter Savoie grabbed…
Duncan Keith played the second most games, 1,192, in Chicago Blackhawks history. He ranks sixth in assists (520) and 10th in points (625). He won three Stanley Cups and two Norris trophies while patrolling the Hawks’ blue line for 16 seasons. He was a huge part of their success and tonight he will play his…
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Jesse Puljujarvi, Kailer Yamamoto, and Zack Kassian are injured. Yamamoto will be a game-time decision. Those are four of the Oilers’ top-nine forwards in TOI/game not playing. The forwards ranked 10th-15th on the depth won’t have better opportunity to impress head coach Jay Woodcroft. Will someone step up tonight?
Tonight we get to see how the Oilers respond to adversity for the first time under new head coach Jay Woodcroft. The Minnesota Wild dominated the Oilers Sunday night and as a reward the Oilers will try to get back on track against the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning. Not an easy…
Fresh off of a 4-2 win over the Jets in Winnipeg, the Oilers loaded the bus and darted non-stop overnight back home to Edmonton. They’ll now host the Minnesota Wild with an opportunity to extend their winning streak to six.
The Edmonton Oilers have boarded the bus to Winnipeg and they’ll take on the Jets on Saturday afternoon looking to match a season high with their fifth consecutive win.
