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Oilers sign D Shakir Mukhamadullin to 2-year extension
The Edmonton Oilers signed newly acquired defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin to a two-year, $3.5 million contract extension, his agents confirmed Saturday.,The 24-year-old restricted free agent joined the Oilers along with defenseman Zachary Sharp in a trade Wednesday that sent veteran blueliner Darnel...
Oilers ship longtime D Darnell Nurse to Sharks
For the first time since Edmonton tabbed him with the seventh overall pick in the 2013 NHL draft, defenseman Darnell Nurse no longer belongs to the Oilers organization.,Edmonton moved the 12-year veteran to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday in exchange for defensemen Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zack Sha...
Oilers sign D Connor Murphy to 5-year, $20.5M contract
The Edmonton Oilers signed veteran defenseman Connor Murphy to a five-year, $20.5 million contract on Monday.,Murphy, 33, had four points in 20 games with the Oilers after arriving in a March 2 trade with Chicago.,He tallied 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) in a combined 80 games with the Blackhaw...
Report: Oilers D Connor Murphy gets 5-year, $20.4M extension
The Edmonton Oilers are signing veteran defenseman Connor Murphy to a five-year, $20.4 million extension, TSN reported on Monday.,Murphy, 33, had four points in 20 games with the Oilers after arriving in a March 2 trade with Chicago.,He tallied 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) in a combined 80 gam...
Reports: D Darnell Nurse requests trade out of Edmonton
Defenseman Darnell Nurse is asking the Edmonton Oilers to trade him, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.,Nurse, 31, has four years left on his eight-year, $74 million deal that carries a $9.25 million average annual value. His contract includes a full no-movement clause that prevents the Oi...
Oilers fire coach Kris Knoblauch after 3 seasons
The Edmonton Oilers relieved Kris Knoblauch of his head coaching duties after three seasons, the team announced Thursday.,Also fired was assistant coach Mark Stuart.,"Following a thorough review of this past season, we believe these changes are needed," general manager Stan Bowman said. "We are grat...
Young Ducks matching up well with Oilers as series moves to Anaheim
The Edmonton Oilers and superstar captain Connor McDavid are looking for a rebound as their Western Conference first-round playoff series shifts to Anaheim for Game 3 against the Ducks on Friday.,Not only did the Ducks even the best-of-seven series at one win apiece with Wednesday's 6-4 victory, but...
Anton Forsberg stellar in net as Kings blank Oilers
Anton Forsberg made 27 saves for the Los Angeles Kings in a 1-0 win against the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Saturday afternoon,Forsberg, who has surpassed Darcy Kuemper as the No. 1 goalie in Los Angeles, has three shutouts this season and 11 in his 11-year NHL career.,Artemi Panarin scored the lone...
Connor McDavid on a timely heater as Oilers visit Kings
If the Edmonton Oilers are going to win their first division title since 1987, it will likely be the result of Connor McDavid's play.,McDavid is red hot heading into Edmonton's road matchup on Saturday afternoon against the Los Angeles Kings.,He's coming off a five-point effort in a 5-2 win against ...
Ducks visit Oilers with chance to solidify Pacific Division lead
The Anaheim Ducks can take a major step towards locking up their first Pacific Division title in nine years when they visit the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday afternoon.,The Ducks (41-27-4, 86 points) own a five-point lead over the Oilers (36-28-9, 81 points) for first place in the division and have 10...
Why a Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup Rematch Won’t Happen
Florida’s injury-riddled season ends its Stanley Cup hopes while Edmonton faces major concerns heading into the playoffs....
Third-period flurry carries Oilers to win over Sharks
Max Jones and Zach Hyman scored 3:23 apart early in the third period as the Edmonton Oilers picked up two vital points in a 5-3 victory over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Tuesday.,Adam Henrique had two assists for Edmonton, which won its second straight to open a four-game homestand.,Ryan Nugent-H...
Streaking Stars host Oilers in potential offensive showcase
The red-hot Dallas Stars look to extend their points' streak to 14 games when they host the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.,Dallas is 12-0-1 in its last 13 games, tied for the second-longest points streak in club history. The 1998-99 Stars -- the franchise's only Stanley Cup-winning squad -- are first ...
Two elite offenses meet as Avalanche entertain Oilers
The NHL trade deadline has passed so now the focus for the Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche turns to the stretch run of the regular season.,A winner of three of its last five contests, Edmonton will try to keep the momentum going when it visits Colorado on Tuesday night in Denver.,The Oilers a...
Connor McDavid looks to start new scoring streak as Oilers visit Canucks
The slumping Vancouver Canucks are hoping this isn't the perfect storm when they host three-time NHL MVP Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.,McDavid, who had his 20-game point streak snapped in Thursday's 1-0 loss to the New York Islanders, has had off nights before but rarely ...
Five Bold Predictions for the Second Half of the NHL Season
Five predictions for the second half of the NHL season, including trade deadline moves, Stanley Cup contenders, and Olympic roster debates....
Bruins continue western swing against fueled-up Oilers
The Boston Bruins continue their swing through western Canada with a trip to Edmonton for a Wednesday night matchup with Connor McDavid and the Pacific Division-leading Oilers.,The Bruins began the north-of-the-border leg of their five-game trip with a 2-1 overtime loss to the Calgary Flames on Mond...
Flames need more intensity to salvage split of home-and-home with Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers will look to remain hot against the Flames when they visit Calgary for the second half of a home-and-home on Saturday.,Leon Draisaitl recorded a hat trick, and Connor McDavid added five assists as the Oilers cruised to a 5-1 victory over Calgary in Edmonton on Tuesday night.,The ...
Surging teams clash as Oilers, Bruins meet
With one victory secured to open a five-game homestand that leads into the NHL's holiday break, the Boston Bruins get ready for another Western Conference test as they welcome the surging Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.,The Bruins earned a 4-1 victory Tuesday over the Utah Mammoth in their return from ...
Connor McDavid (2 goals, assist) continues torrid pace as Oilers top Maple Leafs
Connor McDavid continued his scoring surge with two goals and an assist Saturday night and the visiting Edmonton Oilers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3.,McDavid has seven goals and eight assists in his past five games.,Vasily Podkolzin also scored twice while Darnell Nurse and Zach Hyman scored...