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Stuart Skinner starts, Henrique returns for Oilers in Game 6

In a do-or-die Game 6, the Edmonton Oilers will make another change in goal tonight as Stuart Skinner returns to the crease on home ice. He’ll replace Calvin Pickard, who drew in for Games 4 and 5, helping his club secure a win and keep another close.

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Edmonton Oilers’ Top 5 Stanley Cup Playoffs Overtime Goals

On May 10, Evan Bouchard scored at 5:38 of overtime to give the Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in Game 2 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs second round, tying the best-of-seven series at one win apiece.

Leon Draisaitl News / Daily Faceoff / 3 hours ago

Bold 2024 offseason predictions: Goalie trades, Draisaitl’s contract & more

We’re days away from the playoff field shrinking to four teams, which is a reminder of how close we are to the offseason. Looking ahead, Roundtable members: What is your boldest offseason prediction for the summer of 2024? MATT LARKIN: I predict we see multiple star goaltenders traded.

NHL News / Bleacher Nation / 4 hours ago

NHL Playoffs Anytime Goalscorer Bets and Odds Today – May 18

We have only the one Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round game on the schedule Saturday, and anytime goal-scorer odds for players from each team are listed below.

NHL News / ClutchPoints / 11 hours ago

Leon Draisaitl shockingly linked to West Coast team in 2025

Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl is attempting to get his team in the Western Conference Final. No matter the outcome of his Game 6 clash with the Vancouver Canucks, though, his time in Edmonton may be limited.

Edmonton Oilers News / Bleacher Report / 11 hours ago

Watch: Elite trolling by the Oilers jumbotron (via zerofaks/TT)

NHL News / Oilersnation / 11 hours ago

Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks Game 5: A Tactical Review

When the dust settles on this series, one thing I know will be certain is Oilers fans will understand the Vancouver Canucks are a very good team. I always thought it was a little foolish for Oilers fans to dunk on a team that won the division handily, a team that beat the Oilers in four games this season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / 18 hours ago

Pickard or Skinner? Oilers have big decision to make in must-win Game 6

The Edmonton Oilers goaltending has been a bit inconsistent so far in their second round series against the Vancouver Canucks. Stuart Skinner had a rough

Ken Holland News / NHL Trade Talk / 17 hours ago

Oilers’ Ken Holland Reportedly a Candidate to Become Blue Jackets GM

Who takes the job of General Manager for the Columbus Blue Jackets will certainly be an interesting storyline. With a developing young core, substantial draft capital, and intriguing veteran players, the Blue Jackets have a bright future ahead.

NHL News / Action Network / 9 hours ago

NHL picks: Anytime goal scorer best bets and expert predictions Sat. 5/18

Action Network hockey expert Tony Sartori shares his best bets with NHL picks for anytime goalscorers on Saturday, May 18.

NHL best bets: Canucks vs. Oilers Game 6 odds, preview, prediction for Sat. 5/18

The best Stanley Cup Final games of all time

Canucks try to ride big win into road clincher in Game 6

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / 4 hours ago

Time for Connor McDavid to step it up for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers need Connor McDavid to perform like the best hockey player in the world.

Oilers have no choice but to punch back

Watch: Oilers' Vincent Desharnais sweeps puck off goal line

‘Physically, he’s a beast’: Why NHL teams like 2024 NHL Draft defenseman Sam Dickinson

The best Stanley Cup Final games of all time

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 20 hours ago

Oilers have no choice but to punch back

There’s no better example of one team sucking the life out of another more than what we saw Thursday night. After an excellent first period for the Edmonton Oilers, racking up a 2-1 lead with depth goals from Evander Kane and Mattias Janmark, this finally felt like the game where the big guns could get to work.

Calvin Pickard News / Oilersnation / 20 hours ago

Calvin Pickard showed up but nobody else did, Oilers lose 3-2 in Game 5

After a massive win in Game 4 at Rogers Place, the Oilers were back in Vancouver and looking to grab their first series lead and put the Canucks on the brink of elimination.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 17

Frank Seravalli thinks Evan Bouchard can be one of the best defencemen in the NHL

It’s safe to say that Evan Bouchard’s breakout performance in the 2024 playoffs has taken his game to new heights. After all, he is fresh off becoming the third fastest defenceman ever to hit 40 career playoff points and has seen the other side of his game improve.

J.T. Miller News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago

J.T. Miller's late goal puts Canucks one game away from conference final

For the second game in a row, a game in this Western Conference second-round series was decided by a goal with less than a minute left in regulation.

Watch: J.T. Miller's last-minute goal lifts Canucks in Game 5

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The 'Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Calvin Pickard News / NHL Trade Talk / May 16

Calvin Pickard Starts Game 5 for Oilers, Plus Other Lineup Notes

Calvin Pickard was in the starter’s net at the morning skate for the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. It has been confirmed he will start Game 5 as the team looks to take the series lead for the first time.

Leon Draisaitl News / NHL Trade Talk / May 16

Draisaitl Playoff Dominance: 3rd Player in 35 Years to Hit Milestone

Despite seemingly playing through another injury that has kept him out of practice skates, Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl has continued his playoff dominance throughout Round 2 of the 2023-24 NHL playoffs.

Evan Bouchard News / Last Word On Sports / May 16

Evan Bouchard’s Playoffs Thus Far and Other Edmonton Oiler News

Evan Bouchard emerged as an elite NHL defenceman during the 2023-24 season for the Edmonton Oilers. This year he became only the second defenceman in Edmonton Oilers team history with an 80-point plus season (he had 82).

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

Oilers Coach Knoblauch Must Make Choice: Pickard or Skinner

Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch might have made the toughest decision of his career on Tuesday (May 14), when he elected to start goalie Calvin Pickard instead of Stuart Skinner against the Vancouver Canucks in Game 4 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs second round.

Evan Bouchard News / The Hockey Writers / 17 hours ago