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Here I was on Saturday night, the Edmonton Oilers game set to PVR as I travelled to do the Bonnyville Pontiacs game in Drayton Valley. I was riding high. A competent, strong Yaks win, and I’m thinking, here we go, I’m going to get home in time for the 3rd period. Should I start from…
From In the Pressbox | 3 months ago | 3 reads
After an absolutely dominating performance and win against the Edmonton Oilers last night, the Colorado Avalanche head into Vancouver to take on the Canucks in the second leg of a back-to-back. This will be the first of three regular-season matchups between these two teams. Colorado Avalanche Last night’s game was arguably a measuring-stick game for […]
From Mile High Hockey | 3 months ago | 10 reads
Throughout the years, the Oilers have had some stinky games, but none have been as embarrassing as the one on Saturday night against the Colorado Avalanche. According to Sportsnet, this 9-1 loss is tied for the franchise’s most significant home-ice defeat in history. The only other time this happened was on January 27, 2009, against…
From In the Pressbox | 3 months ago | 4 reads
After a disastrous back-to-back set in St. Louis and Dallas, the Edmonton Oilers were back on home ice to face the Western Conference-leading Colorado Avalanche for their first of three meetings on the season. Unfortunately, the Oilers must not have known there was a game to play because they didn’t even show up and got…
From In the Pressbox | 3 months ago | 5 reads
Saturday night was a measuring-stick kind of game. Hockey Night in Canada. The Edmonton Oilers hosting the Colorado Avalanche on three days rest. McDavid vs. MacKinnon. These are the kind of games you’d expect a struggling team like the Oilers to show up for. Instead, the Oilers might’ve just shown their true colours as a…
From In the Pressbox | 3 months ago | 4 reads
After a 9-1 loss that Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch called “rock bottom”, he was asked if his team has lost confidence in goalies Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard. His answer was very telling. Watch for yourself, at the 2:45 mark (h/t Mark Spector): Coach Knoblauch addresses the media following a 9-1 defeat to the Avalanche. @Enterprise | #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/GyL9tbNHvM — Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) November 9, 2025 Yikes. Not the biggest vote of confidence. Knoblau...
From NHL Trade Rumors | 3 months ago | 4 reads
After a good week of practice, the Colorado Avalanche headed north to begin another weekend back-to-back versus Canadian foes. First up was the always tough test Edmonton Oilers with their duo of elite forwards. What wasn’t tough, however, was Edmonton’s goaltending who between Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard gave up nine goals on 34 shots […]
From Mile High Hockey | 3 months ago | 8 reads
This is rock bottom. On Saturday evening, the Edmonton Oilers returned home to host the Colorado Avalanche. The Oilers did not win. About six and a half minutes into the game, Cale Makar scored his fifth of the season. Just over a minute later, the defenceman scored a carbon copy of the first goal to…
From In the Pressbox | 3 months ago | 4 reads
When the Oilers hit the ice tonight against the Colorado Avalanche, veteran defenceman Mattias Ekholm will hit another impressive milestone in what has been a rock-solid NHL career. The 34-year-old blue liner will suit up for his 900th career regular-season game, a mark that reflects not just longevity but the kind of consistency and dependability…
From In the Pressbox | 3 months ago | 5 reads
As I’m sure you’re aware by now, Jack Roslovic signed a one-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers for $1.5 million, circling back after he didn’t have any big-money takers before then. He signed on October 8 and didn’t get into the lineup until October 14 against the Rangers. His contract was a bit unusual in…
From In the Pressbox | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Any night is a good night for hockey, but in the eyes of generations of hockey fans, Saturday nights are sacred. If your team is scheduled to play on Saturday night, especially against a Canadian opponent, you drop everything. Tonight, the Colorado Avalanche is that team, as they slot into the most coveted night of […]
From Mile High Hockey | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Tonight, the Oilers are back at Rogers Place for a Saturday night showdown against the Colorado Avalanche, and if there were ever a time to find their best hockey, this would be it. After blowing two-goal leads in three of their last four games, the vibes around here are getting a little tense, and a…
From In the Pressbox | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The Edmonton Oilers are 6-5-3 and nothing has worked to fix what’s broken. Talking about it hasn’t worked. Line changes haven’t worked. Player-led meetings haven’t worked. Coaching messages haven’t worked. They keep saying the right things, then go out and blow leads, play inconsistent hockey, and drop points to teams they should beat in regulation….
From In the Pressbox | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The Edmonton Oilers are loading up their top line for Saturday night’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. Connor McDavid centred the top line with Leon Draisaitl and the red-hot Jack Roslovic on his wings, as the team looks to match them up with the potent top line of the Avalanche. “I’m sure there’ll be a…
From In the Pressbox | 3 months ago | 2 reads
When the Edmonton Oilers play the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday (at 10:00 PM ET), is Leon Draisaitl going to score? We have stats and trends to help you make the right bet in this article. Leon Draisaitl Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Avalanche Anytime Goal Odds: +110 (Bet $10 to win $11.00 if he scores a goal) Draisaitl Goals Betting Stats Draisaitl has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop. Draisaitl has recorded a point in 12 games this seas...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 3 reads
When the Edmonton Oilers meet the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, is Ryan Nugent-Hopkins likely to score? Stats and trends to help you make the right call are provided here, so take a look before the game starts at 10:00 PM ET. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Avalanche Anytime Goal Odds: +270 (Bet $10 to win $27.00 if he scores a goal) Nugent-Hopkins Goals Betting Stats In every game Nugent-Hopkins has played with a set points prop — one opportunity — he’s exceeded th...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 3 reads
When the Edmonton Oilers play the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, is Connor McDavid going to score? Stats and info to help you make the best bet are provided below, so take a look before the puck drops at 10:00 PM ET. Connor McDavid Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Avalanche Anytime Goal Odds: +140 (Bet $10 to win $14.00 if he scores a goal) McDavid Goals Betting Stats McDavid has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop. Through 15 games played this ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Will Victor Olofsson score for the Colorado Avalanche against the Edmonton Oilers, on Saturday at 10:00 PM ET? Stats and trends to help you make the right bet are provided in this article. Victor Olofsson Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Oilers Anytime Goal Odds: +280 (Bet $10 to win $28.00 if he scores a goal) Olofsson Goals Betting Stats Over 14 games, Olofsson has tallied 12 points, with two multi-point games. Olofsson has a goal in two of 14 games this season, scoring more than once...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Will Andrew Mangiapane score for the Edmonton Oilers against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday? Stats and info are provided in this article, to help you make the best bet before the puck drops at 10:00 PM ET. Andrew Mangiapane Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Avalanche Anytime Goal Odds: +450 (Bet $10 to win $45.00 if he scores a goal) Mangiapane Goals Betting Stats Mangiapane has registered a point in six of his 15 contests so far this season. Mangiapane has scored in four of 15 games...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Any night is a good night for hockey, but in the eyes of generations of hockey fans, Saturday nights are sacred. If your team is scheduled to play on Saturday night, especially against a Canadian opponent, you drop everything. Tonight, the Colorado Avalanche is that team, as they slot into the most coveted night of […]
From Mile High Hockey | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Buckle in. If there’s one opponent that seems to provide entertaining hockey against the Edmonton Oilers over the years, it’s the Colorado Avalanche. In many ways, it’s the perfect Hockey Night in Canada late game, the stuff that Tim Hortons hockey cards and adolescent memories are made of. While the Oilers’ wheels seem to be…
From In the Pressbox | 3 months ago | 4 reads
It’s Friday afternoon, which means a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio is ready to massage your eardrums with an hour of off-season Oilers talk. On today’s podcast, the fellas discussed the Oilers losing three of four games they should have won, goaltending rumours that are popping up, playing soft, line combos, and much more. We…
From In the Pressbox | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Dave Brown comes in at No. 65 on our updated 2025 list. He was ranked No. 60 on Brownlee’s original list. “Hey, Timmy! You got those gloves cemented on?” So goes one of…
From In the Pressbox | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The narrative of the Edmonton Oilers‘ struggles in the month of October has bled into November, and it’s clear that another bumpy start is getting on the nerves of the team’s on-ice leader. When speaking to the media after practice on Friday, Oilers captain Connor McDavid expressed the desire to ramp up the intensity to…
From In the Pressbox | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Edmonton Oilers winger Kasperi Kapanen is coming at this season with a whole new perspective. In a recent interview with Finnish outlet Ilta-Sanomat, the 29-year-old opened up about the mental struggles he’s faced through his career and how he’s turned around his life over the last year with a new determination and focus. All quotes…
From In the Pressbox | 3 months ago | 2 reads