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What a way to cap off the homestand. On Thursday evening, the Edmonton Oilers played their fifth and final game of the homestand, defeating the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 to move to 14-11-6 this season. With the win, the Oilers remain in a playoff position. The first 10 minutes of the opening flew by with…
From In the Pressbox | about 5 hours ago | 0 reads
The Edmonton Oilers made a slew of roster moves Thursday, recalling one and placing three on various injured reserves. The first move saw the team recall forward Max Jones from the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. Acquired ahead of last year’s trade deadline from the Boston Bruins, Jones, 27, appeared in 19 games for the Oilers last…
From In the Pressbox | about 12 hours ago | 0 reads
A victory tonight would make this five-game homestand a success for the Edmonton Oilers. They’d be 3-1-1 with a .600 winning percentage and .700 points percentage on this homestand. Currently, only three NHL teams have higher win percentages, and only three have a higher points percentage on home ice. The loss to the Buffalo Sabres…
From In the Pressbox | about 14 hours ago | 0 reads
The Edmonton Oilers host the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night. The same Red Wings who are coming off a 4-3 win in Calgary. The same guys who played last night then travelled to Edmonton, only to play again tonight. Sound familiar? That’s because on Tuesday night, the Oilers faced Buffalo in the exact same…
From In the Pressbox | about 15 hours ago | 0 reads
It’s been a rough month to be Trent Frederic’s face. First, he got the rough end of Mathieu Oliver’s fists during a Nov. 10th fight when Frederic took on pound-for-pound toughest player in the league, getting a black eye in the process. Then, during Wednesday’s practice ahead of Thursday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings,…
From In the Pressbox | about 16 hours ago | 0 reads
At 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, the Edmonton Oilers will meet the Detroit Red Wings — is Ryan Nugent-Hopkins going to light the lamp? Insights and statistics are provided below, to assist you in making the right wager. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Red Wings Anytime Goal Odds: +265 (Bet $10 to win $26.50 if he scores a goal) Nugent-Hopkins Goals Betting Stats Nugent-Hopkins has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop. Through 21 gam...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 17 hours ago | 0 reads
When the Detroit Red Wings play the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday (at 9:00 PM ET), is Dylan Larkin going to score? We have stats and trends to help you make the best bet in this article. Dylan Larkin Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Oilers Anytime Goal Odds: +175 (Bet $10 to win $17.50 if he scores a goal) Larkin Goals Betting Stats In every game Larkin has played with a set points prop — one opportunity — he’s gone over the prop total. Through 31 games, Larkin has 33 points, including si...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 17 hours ago | 0 reads
At 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, the Detroit Red Wings will play the Edmonton Oilers — is Lucas Raymond going to light the lamp? Insights and trends are provided here, to assist you in making the right bet. Lucas Raymond Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Oilers Anytime Goal Odds: +230 (Bet $10 to win $23.00 if he scores a goal) Raymond Goals Betting Stats Raymond has not yet topped a points prop bet in any game he’s played this year (one opportunity with a set points prop). Through 29 games pl...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 17 hours ago | 0 reads
The Edmonton Oilers are -191 favorites over the Detroit Red Wings (+159) playing at home on Thursday at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Oilers vs. Red Wings Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Oilers (-191) Underdog: Red Wings (+159) Total: 6.5 Best Oilers vs. Red Wings Promo Codes How to Watch Oilers vs. Red Wings Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025 Time: 9 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Edmonton, Alberta Venue: Rogers Place Live ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 18 hours ago | 0 reads
The trade winds have calmed down recently around the Edmonton Oilers. After the team picked up a few wins to start the month of December, fans haven’t been as adamant about management making a move to steer the ship in the right direction. When could fans anticipate a move? By the sounds of it, Oilers…
From In the Pressbox | about 20 hours ago | 0 reads
What are the best bets for the upcoming Edmonton Oilers versus Detroit Red Wings matchup at Rogers Place, on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 9 p.m. ET? We have suggestions for you below. Best Oilers vs. Red Wings Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Connor McDavid, Oilers +125 16 G in 30 GP Leon Draisaitl, Oilers +125 17 G in 30 GP Alex DeBrincat, Red Wings +180 16 G in 31 GP Dylan Larkin, Red Wings +190 17 G in 31 G...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 24 hours ago | 0 reads
It’s been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I’ve got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I talked about whether the Oilers are actually turning the corner, playing down to competition, some love for Vasily Podkolzin, and much…
From In the Pressbox | 1 day ago | 0 reads
The Buffalo Sabres are once again not meeting expectations this season, and there's a very good chance they make some moves, sooner than later. The Sabres will once again be in sell mode and forward Alex Tuch is going to draw serious interest from a number of teams. Tuch, 29, is a pending free agent and is one of the biggest names on the rental market this season. He's owed $4.7 million AAV and owns a five-team no-trade list, that was submitted back in July. Through 30 games this season with B...
From NHL Trade Rumors | 1 day ago | 0 reads
A physical defenceman to shore up the blue line and a middle-six forward might be at the top of the Edmonton Oilers’ shopping list. With the team tight to the salary cap, making a potential trade for a goaltender difficult, The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta reported Tuesday the team could look to make other in-season moves….
From In the Pressbox | 1 day ago | 0 reads
The Edmonton Oilers’ two big free agent signings of the offseason are struggling mightily, as Trent Frederic and Andrew Mangiapane can’t seem to get into any sustained rhythm. Mangiapane had three points in the first three games of the season, but since then, he’s scored two goals and seven points in 27 games, which is…
From In the Pressbox | 1 day ago | 0 reads
When Evan Bouchard coughed up a puck behind the Edmonton Oilers halfway through the second period of their 4-3 OT loss to the Buffalo Sabres, the reaction was swift. Tage Thompson had all the time in the world to beat Stuart Skinner, and the pitchforks were out. The Bouchard haters surfaced. Everybody was ready to…
From In the Pressbox | 1 day ago | 0 reads
The Edmonton Oilers are one of five NHL teams that haven’t won three games in a row this season. Through 31 games, they’ve been unable to string together three solid performances. The Oilers lost 4-2 in Long Island, 3-2 at Seattle, 5-4 at Columbus and lost 4-3 in OT vs. Buffalo last night with an…
From In the Pressbox | 1 day ago | 0 reads
Another notch on the belt for one of the best players in the world. On Thursday night, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid notched the 725th even-strength point of his already decorated NHL career. The point moved him solely into second place all-time in even-strength points in franchise history, surpassing Hockey Hall of Famer Jari Kurri….
From In the Pressbox | 2 days ago | 0 reads
The Edmonton Oilers found themselves on a bit of a run, and there was no better opportunity to extend their winning streak to three games than a visit by the awful Buffalo Sabres in the second half of a back-to-back. Of course, that’s what sets up the trap. This should be a layup. A slam…
From In the Pressbox | 2 days ago | 0 reads
Well, at least the Edmonton Oilers got a point. On Tuesday evening, the Oilers played the fourth of five games on this homestand, falling 4-3 in overtime to the Buffalo Sabres. Let’s take a look at what happened in this one. Late in the first period, the Oilers found themselves on the penalty kill. No…
From In the Pressbox | 2 days ago | 0 reads
It’s Tuesday afternoon, and there’s a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio set, which means the boys were back in the studio to recap the week that was. On today’s episode, the guys discussed the Oilers’ recent turnaround, Tuesday’s matchup vs. the Sabres, the third jersey swagger, Baggedmilk’s Trivia, and much more. We kicked off the…
From In the Pressbox | 2 days ago | 0 reads
Three things are certain in life: death, taxes, and the Buffalo Sabres being in the league’s basement. During the late 1990s to late 2000s, the Sabres were a perennial contender, making the Stanley Cup Finals once and making numerous appearances in the Eastern Conference Finals, with their last appearance in the third round coming in…
From In the Pressbox | 2 days ago | 0 reads
The last time the Buffalo Sabres made the NHL playoffs, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was playing with the Red Deer Rebels in the Western Hockey League and would be drafted first overall two months later. The year was 2011. There isn’t a fan base in the salary cap era that relates more to the current struggles of…
From In the Pressbox | 3 days ago | 0 reads
Here’s the thing about the Buffalo Sabres: they’re bad. Like, historically bad. They’ve missed the playoffs for 14 consecutive seasons, which is the longest drought in NHL history. They finished the 2024-25 season with a 36-39-7 record. They spent most of December in 31st place overall, tied with the Chicago Blackhawks at 26 points. This…
From In the Pressbox | 3 days ago | 0 reads
The Edmonton Oilers welcome the Buffalo Sabres on Dec. 9 at 9 p.m. ET, and are -219 favorites, with the visiting team at +180. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Oilers vs. Sabres Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Oilers (-219) Underdog: Sabres (+180) Total: 6.5 Best Oilers vs. Sabres Promo Codes How to Watch Oilers vs. Sabres Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Time: 9 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Edmonton, Alberta Venue: Rogers Place Live Stream: Watch thi...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 days ago | 0 reads