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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 months ago | 1 read
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 months ago | 4 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 months ago | 3 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 months ago | 5 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 months ago | 4 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 | 2 months ago | 2 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 | 2 months ago | 2 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 | 2 months ago | 2 reads
Resilience is defined as the ability to withstand, adapt to, and recover from difficulties or setbacks — something Curtis Lazar is no stranger to. Lazar was a junior star in Edmonton over ten years ago, playing for the WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings. He played in 199 regular season games with the club, recording 169 points,…
From In the Pressbox | 2 months ago | 1 read
Will Josh Doan score for the Buffalo Sabres against the Edmonton Oilers, on Tuesday at 9:00 PM ET? Stats and trends to help you make the right call are provided below. Josh Doan Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Oilers Anytime Goal Odds: +400 (Bet $10 to win $40.00 if he scores a goal) Doan Goals Betting Stats In 29 games played this season, Doan has recorded 20 points, with five multi-point efforts. In seven of 29 games this season, Doan has scored — including two games with multiple go...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 3 reads
When the Buffalo Sabres meet the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday (at 9:00 PM ET), is Jason Zucker likely to score? We have stats and trends to help you make the right wager below. Jason Zucker Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Oilers Anytime Goal Odds: +310 (Bet $10 to win $31.00 if he scores a goal) Zucker Goals Betting Stats Zucker has not yet topped a points prop bet in any game he’s played this year (one opportunity with a set points prop). Through 21 games, Zucker has 17 points, includin...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 3 reads
It’s a good time to be an Edmonton Oilers fan again, with the team outscoring Seattle and Winnipeg by a combined score of 15-6 over the last two games. The Oilers are once again getting depth scoring as bottom six forwards Mattias Janmark, Curtis Lazar, and David Tomášek have found the back of the net…
From In the Pressbox | 2 months ago | 1 read
For anyone hoping for a surprise early-season trade, the Seattle Kraken have thrown cold water on the idea of moving Mason Marchment. Elliotte Friedman said on 32 Thoughts: The Podcast that while there had been some chatter linking Marchment to teams like the Edmonton Oilers , league sources quickly shut it down. This is exactly what the Stars miss in Mason Marchment. What a fun player. pic.twitter.com/2IJaLa420j — garrett (@POSTGAMEBEERSSS) November 10, 2025 Marchment missed Seatt...
From NHL Trade Rumors | 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Edmonton Oilers play the Buffalo Sabres at Rogers Place on Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET, and we have best bets tips right here, if you’re considering a wager. Best Oilers vs. Sabres Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Leon Draisaitl, Oilers +115 17 G in 29 GP Connor McDavid, Oilers +135 14 G in 29 GP Zach Hyman, Oilers +180 2 G in 10 GP Tage Thompson, Sabres +200 13 G in 29 GP Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Oiler...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 0 reads
Wagering on a player to score is an exciting way to get involved with an NHL game — here’s a complete list of anytime goal-scorer odds for Tuesday, featuring all 10 matchups across the league. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Today’s Top Anytime Goal Odds Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche) +100 to score Avalanche vs. Predators Game Time: 9:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 9 MacKinnon’s stats: 24 goals in 29 games Leon Draisaitl (Oilers) +115 to score Oilers vs. Sabres Game Time: 9 p.m. ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 4 reads
Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman started a fire storm between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Edmonton Oilers, after confirming the Oilers did indeed reach out to the Penguins regarding goaltender Tristan Jarry. While talks certainly took place, it doesn't sound like anything was accomplished, and according to reporters following the team, don't expect to see a move coming later this season. Josh Yohe of The Athletic is own of the Penguins most in-tuned beat reporters, and Rossi shed some light on wh...
From NHL Trade Rumors | 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Edmonton Oilers’ search for a goaltender nearly landed them Tristan Jarry netminder. But while rumours have swirled that the deal would send Stuart Skinner the other way, that doesn’t appear to be the case. In fact, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Monday’s edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast that the Oilers have been looking to pair…
From In the Pressbox | 2 months ago | 2 reads
It’s not often that when you attend an Edmonton Oilers game, the organization does a cross-promotion with a video game. In the past, the Oilers have had advertising for the latest Call of Duty or NHL title. On Saturday night, however, it was World of Warcraft that was centre stage, with the game’s next expansion,…
From In the Pressbox | 2 months ago | 1 read
There’s an argument to be made that the Edmonton Oilers should never take off their new cream-coloured alternate jerseys. They should wear them in the rink, wear them in the gym, and wear them at the grocery store. Because never mind there being something in the water in Edmonton: there’s something in those jerseys. The…
From In the Pressbox | 2 months ago | 1 read
Good morning, everyone, and a happy Monday to you all. As per tradition, I’ve got a brand new mailbag set to go after taking your questions and sending them to the crew for their takes. This week, we’re discussing the bottom six, Matt Savoie’s season so far, Vasily Podkolzin, and more. If you’ve got a…
From In the Pressbox | 2 months ago | 2 reads
That's Wild The Minnesota Wild were on top of the world and heading into Western Canada, which features some not-so-great hockey teams. Well, after earning that feel-good 1-0 shutout win over the Edmonton Oilers, they dropped two straight to the Calgary Flames and the Vancouver Canucks, two...
From Hockey Wilderness | 2 months ago | 3 reads
It’s amazing what practice will do for a hockey team. You’d be tempted to say that practice may be overrated for a team that went to the championship twice in a row. But the Edmonton Oilers are prime evidence that sleeping in your own bed, getting into a practice routine, and playing in front of…
From In the Pressbox | 2 months ago | 2 reads
Fans have come to expect sleepy Octobers from the Edmonton Oilers, but this year felt different. The slump dragged on, the underlying numbers cratered, and the bottom six were getting demolished. It was a bigger mess to clean up than the PDO-driven starts that have plagued Edmonton in the past few seasons. Fortunately for the…
From In the Pressbox | 2 months ago | 1 read
With the Edmonton Oilers lacking a physical presence and Noah Philp landing on the Long-Term Injured Reserve, the team called up left winger Connor Clattenberg. He was been making a name for himself in Bakersfield in his first full time rookie pro season with the Condors, playing a mere 16 AHL games prior to his…
From In the Pressbox | 2 months ago | 1 read
The Oilers stomped the Kraken 9-4 on Thursday night for their first runaway offensive outing of the season, and I think we were all hopeful it was a sign the team was finally turning a corner. As annoying as October and November were to re-live for the third straight year, Edmonton is starting to look…
From In the Pressbox | 2 months ago | 3 reads