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Oilers’ Connor McDavid becomes the first player since Wayne Gretzky to record 10 assists in a series twice

Connor McDavid joined an exclusive club on the night he and his team punched their ticket to the second round. The Oilers were moving the puck along well on the power play in the second period, which saw numerous passes between McDavid and Leon Draisaitl before the latter fired a shot from a sharp angle.

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Kings Eliminated by Oilers as NHL Fans Hail Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl Dominance

For the third straight season, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl ensured the Los Angeles Kings didn't make it past the first round of the Stanley Cup…

NHL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Oilers stars take over in second period to eliminate Kings

After an early second period goal from Blake Lizotte, it looked like the Los Angeles Kings might be on their way to making this series interesting, but the Edmonton Oilers' stars had other plans.

Down with the Kings: Oilers eliminate L.A. for the third year in a row

Stars finally win at home, take series lead over Golden Knights

Watch: Stars, Golden Knights trade goals in first period of Game 5

Watch: Stars' Tyler Seguin delivers head shot on Golden Knights' Shea Theodore

Vegas HC reacts to Alex Pietrangelo's costly penalty in Game 5 loss

Los Angeles Kings News / ClutchPoints / 8 hours ago

Kings’ Mikey Anderson leaves Game 5 after scary Connor McDavid collision

The Los Angeles Kings are fighting for their lives in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, they received a rather unwelcome injury scare early in the first period of Game 5.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 2 hours ago

Who are the Oilers and Kings’ drivers and drags through four games?

After four games with the Edmonton Oilers up 3-1 in the series against the Los Angeles Kings, I wanted to get a sense of how the teams have compared and what each team’s strengths and weaknesses have been across their respective rosters.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 2 hours ago

G5+ Game Notes: Oilers can end series vs. the Kings, and McDavid can match Gretzky

The Edmonton Oilers are 3-0 vs. Los Angeles in elimination games over the past two seasons. They won games six and seven in 2022 and won game six in 2023.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / April 30

NHL Analyst Calls McDavid’s Unprecedented Feat a 'Killer' Quality

NHL analyst and former player Mike Rupp was on the Jim Rome Show this week and talked about Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers and how they are a favorite to win the Stanley Cup.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 6 hours ago

Oilers win defensive gem to go up 3-1 on Kings

The remaining teams in the Stanley Cup Playoffs are on notice.

Rangers sweep Capitals to advance to second round of NHL playoffs

NHL playoff bets: Lightning vs. Panthers Game 5 odds, preview, prediction for 4/29

NHL playoffs: Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 4 odds, preview, prediction for 4/29

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The 'Stanley Cup-winning Edmonton Oilers' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 28

McDavid and Draisaitl: A Modern-Day NHL Playoffs Dominant Duo

They’re at it again. Both are on fire this season and through 50 playoff games, Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid sit second and third in playoff points per game.

Edmonton Oilers News / ClutchPoints / April 27

Oilers’ Connor McDavid makes playoff history not seen since Wayne Gretzky

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers scored early and often en route to reclaiming the lead in their Western Conference first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 28

Beyond the Boxscore: Oilers have team-wide rebound in Game 3 win

The Edmonton Oilers scored early and often in Game 3, gathering enough goals to hold off any attempt of a late-game surge from the Los Angeles Kings en route to a 6-1 win.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

4 Major Reasons the Oilers’ Power Play Is Unstoppable

The Edmonton Oilers’ power play is perhaps the most lethal weapon in the NHL. Firing at 57.1% in the playoffs over two games, it’s a deterrent for teams and a largely unstoppable force.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 24

NHL bets: Three prop plays for Wednesday's playoff action

We've got three games on our hands tonight in the hockey world, but our preference is out West with a pair of Game 2s that should offer us plenty of betting value.

Stanley Cup playoffs betting: Bruins vs Maple Leafs Game 3 odds, preview, prediction for Wed. 4/24

Stanley Cup betting: Golden Knights vs. Stars Game 2 odds, preview, prediction for Wed. 4/24

NHL playoffs best bets: Kings vs Oilers Game 2 odds, preview, prediction for Wed. 4/24)

Edmonton Oilers News / ClutchPoints / April 23

Oilers’ Connor McDavid accomplishes playoff feat not seen since 1998

The floodgates were open early and often for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night, culminating in a convincing 7-4 win in front of a raucous crowd at Rogers Place in Alberta.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 23

Beyond the Boxscore: Connor McDavid leads charge in Oilers win over Kings

The Edmonton Oilers came to play from the moment the puck was dropped in an overwhelming 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Kings Monday night. The Oilers used their speed to maintain a possession advantage over the Kings all night, constantly pinning them down as they laid on the attack.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 23

Connor McDavid, Zach Hyman lead Oilers past Kings in Game 1

Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman each had big nights in the Oilers' Game 1 win over the Kings on Monday.

Zach Hyman's hat trick powers Oilers' rout of Kings

The best performances by rookies in the NHL playoffs

The 'Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 18

McDavid’s Even-Strength Production Powers Oilers’ Success

Edmonton Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid continues to be a threat whenever he is on the ice, no matter the circumstances. After coming off a season where the Oilers had the best power play percentage in all of NHL history, McDavid significantly raised his even-strength production this season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 15

McDavid’s Magnificent Milestone: 100 Assists in a Single Season

Edmonton has seen some impressive hockey players come through over the years. One of them just became the fourth person in NHL history to have 100 assists in a single season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 15

Connor McDavid Gets His 100th Assist of the Season

In gaining an assist against the San Jose Sharks, Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers has notched his 100th assist of the 2023-24 season. It has been more than 30 seasons since any player has recorded 100 assists, last accomplished by Wayne Gretzky in the 1990-91 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid becomes fourth player in NHL history to record 100 assists in a season

Edmonton Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid made history on Monday night, recording his 100th assist of the season against the San Jose Sharks and becoming just the fourth player in NHL history to reach the 100-assist mark in a single season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 15

Connor McDavid Confirms Status vs. Sharks On Monday Night

Connor McDavid will play Monday night as the Edmonton Oilers take on the San Jose Sharks. McDavid has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury and has been resting as a precautionary measure.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid to play tonight vs. Sharks

Good news out of Edmonton this morning as captain Connor McDavid told media he would be playing tonight versus the San Jose Sharks. McDavid missed the last two games with a lower-body injury, McDavid last played on April 6 against the Calgary Flames where he tallied two assists.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / April 13

Oilers star Connor McDavid to sit out vs. Canucks

Superstar captain Connor McDavid will sit out his third straight game Saturday when his Edmonton Oilers host the Vancouver Canucks. McDavid sustained a lower-body injury during the final five minutes of the Oilers' 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames on April 6.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 12

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid will not play Friday, remains questionable for Saturday with lower-body injury

Connor McDavid will not play on Friday against the Arizona Coyotes, still dealing with a nagging lower-body injury sustained in a 4-2 win at the Calgary Flames on Saturday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / April 9

Oilers' Connor McDavid day-to-day with lower-body injury

Edmonton Oilers superstar captain Connor McDavid did not participate in practice for the second straight day on Tuesday and is considered day-to-day due to a lower-body injury.