Tag: Edmonton Oilers

Stuart Skinner's last audition for a Team Canada job is as good as it gets

DENVER — The die may already be cast, but Stuart Skinner surely gave Team Canada brass something to think about if it hasn’t.The...

Why the Edmonton Oilers' defensive deployment reveals surprises

Experts say an NHL season begins to take shape after 20 games. Players have a chance to outskate slumps plus luck good and...

NHL Power Rankings: Maple Leafs enter top 10, plus first quarter grades for every team

Pencils down, folks, it’s report card time for every team, courtesy of the Rankings Boys.Every team gets graded based on their performance over...

Edmonton Oilers endure another ugly night: 'I wish we had answers'

EDMONTON — It’s becoming clear these Edmonton Oilers just aren’t the team we thought they’d be.Getting schooled 5-3 at home by the Minnesota...

Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves suspended 5 games for 'dangerous' hit on Oilers' Darnell Nurse

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves has been suspended five games for an illegal check to the head against Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell...

Connor McDavid reaches 1,000 NHL points, becomes fourth fastest player to hit milestone

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid has solidified his status as one of the most prolific offensive producers in NHL history.With a second-period goal against the...