There's plenty of evidence that proves the Oilers coaches have pulled the right strings to get the most from the defence.
He also endured a few rocky seasons with the Sabres that ended in him being bought out. In his first year with the Edmonton Oilers, he’s gone from a high-profile free-agent signee to someone struggling to get into the lineup.
When 15-year-old figure skater Brooklyn Spates started this season, qualifying to nationals wasn’t part of the plan. Now she will be the first skater in years to represent P.E.I. at the national level.
When Brendan Morrison played for the Washington Capitals in 2009-10, he was amazed by the goal-scoring prowess of a young Alex Ovechkin. But a road trip in Edmonton solidified just how much of a presence the captain was off the ice as well.
Two of the National Hockey League’s top teams will tangle at Rogers Center in Edmonton, Alberta, on Tuesday night. The Washington Capitols, which top all NHL teams with 67 points, will open a five-game road trip against the Oilers (29-14-3, in the Pacific Division), one of six teams with at least 60 points.
Edmonton police have charged an Edmonton Remand Centre inmate with second-degree murder in the death of another inmate last month.Kai Keller, 32, is charged in the Dec. 18 death of Nathaniel Burchat,
As they get set to tangle with the Oilers in Edmonton in the trip opener, the Caps have rolled up a strong 18-4-4 record in their last 26 games, a record exceeded only by Edmonton’s 19-5-1 mark in its last 25 games.
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Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet has announced the team's starting goalie and a potential lineup change for tonight's game against the Edmonton Oilers.
Moments ago, NHL insider Frank Seravalli reported that Oilers forward Derek Ryan cleared waivers, and will be sent officially to the AHL. The Edmonton Oilers placed Derek Ryan on waivers yesterday, as the team needed to clear cap and roster space for the addition of John Klingberg.
Third Period_None. Shots on Goal_Edmonton 7-5-3_15. Vancouver 16-5-6_27. Power-play opportunities_Edmonton 1 of 2; Vancouver 2 of 4. Goalies_Edmonton, Skinner 18-9-3 (27 shots-24 saves). Vancouver, Demko 2-3-3 (15-13).