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McDavid and Draisaitl among NHL’s elite playoff performers

Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins each skated in their 50th career playoff games last night. They are among the 1,271 players in NHL history to play at least 50 NHL games, but they rank much higher in points and points per game (PPG).

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Connor McDavid, Zach Hyman lead Oilers past Kings in Game 1

Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman each had big nights in the Oilers' Game 1 win over the Kings on Monday.

Zach Hyman's hat trick powers Oilers' rout of Kings

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

Oilers Lack Momentum Going Into Series Against Kings

Through the first two days of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the home team has won every game. According to Sportsnet Stats, this is postseason history that the home team has gone unbeaten in the first six Game 1s played in the opening round of the NHL Playoffs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 22

NHL bets: Two plus-money SOG plays for playoff action

We're onto our first full week of playoff hockey, and it's going to be a great one around here. We have two new series beginnings and a pair of matchups heading into big Game 2s.

NHL best bets: Maple Leafs vs. Bruins Game 2 odds, preview, prediction for Monday, 4/22

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Previewing Oilers vs. Kings: Will Edmonton keep dominating Los Angeles in the postseason?

Can the Los Angeles Kings finally figure out the Edmonton Oilers? Previewing their first-round series.

Comments from ex-Coyotes owner should concern NHL

Watch: Rangers' Matt Rempe continues to become cult hero with first playoff goal

Washington Capitals’ Vincent Iorio leaves Game 1 against New York Rangers due to injury

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NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19

Stanley Cup bets: NHL Western Conference first-round betting preview

The Western Conference side of the NHL playoff bracket seems set to be a slog, one could reasonably argue that at least five or six teams could make it out of this conference.

Stanley Cup Playoffs Western Conference X factors

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NHL Presidents’ Trophy: Curse or noise for New York Rangers?

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 19

Oilers coach admits big mistake ahead of playoff series vs. Kings

Perhaps head coach Kris Knoblauch didn’t see a blowout coming. Maybe he thought his starting goaltender wouldn’t be rattled after a solid season. Whatever the case, the Edmonton Oilers bench boss admitted after Thursday’s final regular season game that he made a mistake starting Skinner and letting him get lit up for four goals in just minutes.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 19

Dylan Holloway continues dominance as Oilers eye playoffs

What a long, strange trip it’s been. On Thursday night, part of that trip ended for the Edmonton Oilers, who finished off their regular season with a 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 18

Oilers Likely to Rest Several Stars in Last Regular Season Game

The Edmonton Oilers take on the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night, both team’s final game of the 2023-24 regular season. For the Oilers, this will be their last chance to rest their major stars before taking on either the Vegas Golden Knights or Los Angeles Kings.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 15

G80 Game Notes: Managing Rest — and how Coffey Deploys the Oilers’ Defence

There are 26 games remaining in the NHL season. Thirteen teams will play one game before the season ends on Thursday night, 18 teams play twice, and the Edmonton Oilers are the only team with three games in the final four days.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 14

Five Key Questions for the Edmonton Oilers as the playoffs approach

The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs are exactly one week away. The Edmonton Oilers currently sit second in the Pacific Division, holding a record of 48-24-6.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 11

Mattias Ekholm shines and Dylan Holloway makes an impact in Oilers 5-1 win over Golden Knights

The McDavid-less Oilers took on the Vegas Golden Knights last night at Rogers Place with the opportunity to pull themselves within a single point of locking in home-ice advantage for the first round of the playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 11

No Connor McDavid? No problem for the Edmonton Oilers

Of course, the Oilers will always want Connor McDavid in the lineup. He’s the best player in the world doing things few in the history of the game have done.

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 11

Top-3: Logan Cooley helps the Habs… By giving the Coyotes a win

Only three games were played last night in the NHL. The Canadiens weren’t in action, as they’ll be in New York tonight to face Patrick Roy’s Islanders. Let’s start with last night’s scores: 1: Logan Cooley helps the Habs Like the Habs, games don’t necessarily matter much to the Coyotes in terms of playoff standings anymore.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 10

G77 Game Notes: Connor McDavid won’t play tonight versus Vegas Golden Knights

Connor McDavid will not play tonight against Vegas. He could miss up to a few games, but right now he is expected to return before the end of the regular season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 8

Leon Draisaitl: The NHL’s Best Combination of Passer and Shooter

Leon Draisaitl is the most underappreciated superstar in the NHL. Playing on the same team as the best player in the world, Connor McDavid, is part of the reason, but often naysayers try to downplay his accomplishments due to playing with McDavid.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 6

Leon Draisaitl Records his Fifth Career 100-Point Season

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl, for the fifth time in his career, has achieved 100 points in a season. With his assist on Connor McDavid‘s goal against the Colorado Avalanche, Draisaitl now sits with some elite company, becoming only the 20th person in NHL history to record five seasons with 100 points.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 5

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl hits the 100 point mark for the fifth time in his career

An assist on a Connor McDavid goal was enough to help Leon Draisaitl hit the century mark in points on the season. In the late stages of the first period, Draisaitl carries the puck into the offensive zone and reaches the middle of the circle before sending a pass back to the point for Mattias Ekholm.