As a general rule of thumb, a hit must target the shoulder or chest of the player and happen while he’s eligible to be hit.

The Oilers have jumped back into the race for the Pacific Division title. But far more important than playoff position is playoff posture, and the Oilers are finding theirs at the perfect time.

Let’s go in reverse order and dig into Goal #51 first. That was of course the overtime winner, Draisaitl’s sixth of the ...

Eighty years ago today, Maurice 'Rocket' Richard set the gold standard for goals in an NHL season. He became the first player ...

"It was an unorthodox kind of game," forward Zach Hyman said. "You lose Connor ... McDavid was named the Conn Smythe Trophy ...

"It was an unorthodox kind of game," forward Zach Hyman said. "You lose Connor ... McDavid was named the Conn Smythe Trophy ...

While the Oilers went toe-to-toe with the NHL's best team for 60 minutes, they came away from the game with potentially significant injuries.

This season has been particularly tough for several Edmonton Oilers players, generating substantial disappointment among fans. Goaltender Stuart Skinner, for example, has a dismal save percentage of .

Jeff Skinner had a pair of goals and Zach Hyman also replied for the Oilers (40-24-5), who ... March 24, 2025 7:00 PM AI ...

His name is mentioned among all the NHL trophy talk but Draisaitl is more focused on leading his team to victory.

Knoblauch said McDavid will be sidelined for “maybe a week” with a lower-body injury, while Draisaitl’s timeline is “up to a week.” ...

"It was an unorthodox kind of game," forward Zach Hyman said. "You lose Connor ... Trophy recipient as the playoff MVP. A five-time Art Ross Trophy as the league's point leader, McDavid has ...