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Winnipeg falls 4–3 to Caps in Washington as Jets losing streak grows to three
Recap of the game.
Today In NHL History - NHL Is Born
On November 26th in 1917, the NHL was born out of discussions commencing four days prior amongst disgruntled NHA owners at Montreal's Windsor Hotel. Struggling to survive amidst WWI enlistment and intense ownership disputes, four of the five NHA franchises (Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Wanderers, Ottawa Senators, Quebec Bulldogs) elected to leave behind troublesome Toronto Blueshirts owner Eddie
Today In NHL History - Malik's Shootout Goal
On November 26th in 2005, New York Rangers defenceman Marek Malik scored on Olaf Kölzig of the Washington Capitals ending the then-longest overtime shootout in NHL history. The memorable marker, Malik's first in 21 months, came in the 15th round of the encore, giving New York a 3-2 win over Washington. In 2014, the Capitals found themselves in the now-longest shootout in NHL history,
Today In NHL History - First Female Commentator
On November 25th in 2009, Sherry Ross became the first female play-by-play announcer to call an entire NHL game in English. The milestone occurred at the Prudential Center in a match featuring the Ottawa Senators and New Jersey Devils, which the home team won 3-1. The historical event may be heard here. With Devils radio regular Matt Loughlin absent due to the death of his father-in-law, Ross
Better Lait Than Never: Oilers blown out again, goalie rumours, and a whole lot of defensive problems
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 the Oilers’ most recent blowout, goalie rumours, players coming back from injuries, and much more. Just when you think…
Penguins’ Tristan Jarry among goaltenders ‘drawing significant interest as a potential option’ for Oilers
The full court press is on, and the Edmonton Oilers might be forced to make a move to address their goaltending situation. The team ranks dead last in team save percentage this season, with Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard combining for an abysmal .860 mark through the first 25 games of the Oilers’ season. Neither…
WWYDW: Which trade targets make most sense for the Oilers?
Daily Faceoff released its first NHL Trade Board on Wednesday, and some intriguing names stand out in each tier. I’ll use it like the Christmas-themed Sears Wish Book. Remember those catalogues? The excitement of looking through that monstrosity at items your parents will never buy for you. No, Michael, we are not buying you a…
Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links
Getting you set up for tonight’s Jets game.
Pain continues for the Edmonton Oilers, and a massive thank you
I’ll never forget the wise words my friend, a recovering alcoholic, said after Edmonton’s 9-1 loss to Colorado, where he heard many suggest that was rock bottom for the Oilers: “It can always get worse. Until you choose and commit to change, rock bottom can keep happening over and over again,” he said. Edmonton lost…
Latest on Neal Pionk and Haydn Fleury from Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel
Ahead of the game against the Capitals the bench boss provides an update.
‘Goaltending is a team thing’: Players and fans react as Oilers fall 8-3 at home
It was another night in Edmonton where the fans left feeling disappointed. Disappointed, and more so frustrated, with how this rollercoaster of a season has begun. Once again, the goaltenders continue to take blame after the Dallas Stars beat the wheels off the Oilers 8-3. The only bright spot from that night was the fact…
Oilers embarrassed at home again, a rough night for the goalies, and Connor Clattenburg’s first NHL goal
The Edmonton Oilers were finally back at Rogers Place for a rematch against the Dallas Stars after spending the last two weeks on the road and closing out the trip with a 3-3-1 record. You would think sleeping in their own beds and not living out of suitcases would help the boys play with some…
Game 22: Winnipeg Jets vs Washington Capitals pre-game report
A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.
The Day After 25.0: Could Jordan Binnington solve Oilers’ goaltending woes?
Just when you thought the Edmonton Oilers might be turning a corner, they show just how far they are from doing so. The team returned to Rogers Place for the National Hockey League’s lone game Tuesday night, only to put up another stinker in front of not just their own fans at home, but the…
Oilers linked to Blues in potential Skinner for Binnington trade
The Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending situation has become untenable. They entered Tuesday night’s game against the Dallas Stars with a team save percentage of .866, the second-worst mark in the league, which only got worse as the team got embarrassed in an 8-3 loss. Edmonton reportedly wants to give goaltenders Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard another…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers
Keeping you up-to-date with all the latest pro hockey news in Manitoba.
Robertson's Rare Move Brings Huge Boost to Michigan Backline
Ben Robertson had two options after the Cornell Big Red were eliminated in the NCAA Tournament last year. Stay another year at a place where he had both team and individual success, or have a change of scenery for his remaining two years of college eligibility...
Rejuvenated Redhawks Head to Northern Ireland Feeling Good
The first year under Miami head coach Anthony Noreen was nothing short of a struggle, with just three wins last season. Of course, he was starting over for a program that had already fallen on hard times. Time was needed...
Oilers second home-ice stinker in November sees them lose 8-3 to Stars: Recap, Reaction and Highlights
One step forward, two steps back. After showing signs of life in their past three games, the Edmonton Oilers put up a dud against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday evening, falling 8-3. Things started poorly for the Oilers, as the Stars opened the scoring four minutes into the game, courtesy of Jamie Benn’s goal. It…
Oilersnation Radio: Oilers vs. Panthers rivalry, Stars in town, and another round of Baggedmilk’s Trivia
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’ inability to play complete games, the lack of offence, the wear and tear from the consistent losses, and much more….
Seravalli: Oilers wanted to make goaltending change coming out of road trip, players stood up for Calvin Pickard
What will it take to see a shakeup between the pipes for the Edmonton Oilers? So far this season, the team’s tandem of Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard has gotten off to an abysmal start, both below a .900 SV% and above a 3.00 GAA. With that in mind, fans have been screaming for something…
Oilers listed as NHL’s fifth most valuable franchise
The Edmonton Oilers are officially the NHL’s fifth most valuable franchise, according to a report from CNBC published on Tuesday. According to CNBC, the franchise is now valued at $3.1 billion USD, with an annual revenue of $431 million. It’s a 17% increase in its valuation since last year, the 12th highest increase in the…
Moose fall 5-2 in school-day game to Senators, ending six-game win streak
Recap of the game.
GDB 25.0: Evan Bouchard is Playing Great (7 PM, SN)
Evan Bouchard has been the Edmonton Oilers’ best player in the month of November. After a sluggish October that saw him produce three assists five-on-five and get outscored 11-5, Bouchard has cranked up his play, and he’s been excellent in November. Through 12 games this month, he’s produced 1-8-9 at five-on-five, and with him on…
Winnipeg Jets avoid significant injury to Neal Pionk who is listed as day-to-day
The top-4 Dman was skating on his own ahead of practice.
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