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For one thing, his Edmonton Oilers failed despite his impressive efforts. Quick question: what’s a more desperate situation, being stuck talking politics with your conspiracy theory-loving relatives or dealing with a bouncing puck on the point with McDavid rapidly approaching? McDavid may have felt sympathy pains for Mark Scheifele, who suffered a tumble into the boards that reminded a bit of the spill that ended McDavid’s rookie season. Continue to Article

December 27, 2017 11:29:pm EST

Don’t look now, but the Edmonton Oilers appear to be mounting their assault. Over the past week, the Oilers have rattled off four straight wins, capped off by a 4-1 win on Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens. The man who played in 73 games last year, winning 42 of them, has begun to look like the goalie that posted a .919 save percentage last season and helped carry the Oilers to the playoffs. Continue to Article

December 23, 2017 10:01:pm EST

The Edmonton Oilers gambled that young defensemen could stem the tide while Andrej Sekera healed up from a torn ACL, and many would argue that management made the wrong decision in placing that bet in 2017-18. Oilers announcer Bob Stauffer tweeted out the Oilers’ pairings, and even with Oscar Klefbom sidelined, they look a lot more balanced with Sekera in the mix. The 31-year-old might also end up on the Oilers’ top power-play unit. Continue to Article

December 20, 2017 1:46:pm EST

It seems the Edmonton Oilers are finally hitting their stride. Ryan Strome scored twice to lead the Oilers to a 5-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Monday night, marking just the third time this season Edmonton has won consecutive games. Mark Letestu, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Patrick Maroon also scored for the Oilers, who have won four of six. Continue to Article

December 19, 2017 1:10:am EST

Players of the Night:  Curtis McElhinney, Toronto Maple Leafs: McElhinney turned aside all 41 shots that came his way as the Leafs shutout the Edmonton Oilers 1-0. The Leafs backup improved to 3-2-0 on the season and his save percentage jumped from Continue to Article

December 11, 2017 12:14:am EST