There are examples of this phenomenon in NHL history. In the mid-1980s, Mark Messier’s increased importance to the dynasty Oilers was in evidence across the entire statistical canvas.

With their place in the standings all but secured, it’s time for the Edmonton Oilers to focus solely on the playoffs to try to correct what can only be described as a disappointing season to date.

Edmonton Oilers (44-26-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (43-23-9, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Saturday, 4 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers are looking to extend ...

The Edmonton Oilers are on the road getting ready to take on the Vegas Golden Knights, but a key face has returned to the ice. Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid has been out for the last four games ...

Prime Minister Mark Carney joined the Edmonton Oilers on the ice Thursday as the NHL team prepared for a game against the Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets. Carney was sworn in as Canada's ...

When Leon Draisaitl left the Edmonton Oilers lineup with an undisclosed injury, he had a league-leading 49 goals on the season. Even after missing four games, the Oilers superstar wasn’t passed ...

EDMONTON – The end is in sight. April marks the last month of the regular season. For Edmonton Oilers fans, the end can’t come fast enough. Stuart Skinner and Connor McDavid are still injured ...

Edmonton Oilers forward Trent Frederic opened up about the behind-the-scenes details regarding his trade deadline move from the Boston Bruins. Frederic, who has yet to play for the Edmonton Oilers ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers take on the Anaheim Ducks in Pacific Division action on Monday. Anaheim has a 9-13-1 record in Pacific Division games and a 33-35-8 record overall. The Ducks have ...

Oilers: Edmonton improved to 19-13-2 on the road. KEY MOMENT Skinner stopped Rangers forward J.T. Miller at 9:40 of the third on the power play, then denied Adam Fox with 6:39 left.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jeff Skinner tipped in the tiebreaking goal late in the second period and the Edmonton Oilers overcame an injury to Leon Draisaitl and beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on ...

After falling by a score of 4-3 to the Dallas Stars at home on Wednesday, the Edmonton Oilers will be right back at it on Thursday when they take on the Kraken in Seattle. 1. The Oilers have ...