McDavid Hits 100 Assists, First Place Still In Play, But Rest Essential
Should the Oilers go for first in the Pacific or rest their key players?
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Connor McDavid returned and hit 100 assists on the season during a 9-2 blowout of the Sharks. That keeps first place alive depending on what the Canucks do. Should the Oilers go for it or rest their key players?
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Oilers Keep 1st Place Hopes Alive & Set Records With Win Over Sharks
April 16, 2024 by Brian Swane
The Edmonton Oilers erupted Monday (April 15) to score their most goals in a game in over a dozen years, clubbing the San Jose Sharks 9-2 at Rogers Place. It was a night of milestones for the Oilers, who also kept their slim hopes alive for finishing first in the Pacific Division standings.
Connor McDavid Gets His 100th Assist of the Season
April 15, 2024 by Jim Bay
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 with 100-Point Seasons
April 15, 2024 by Tony Wolak
The Edmonton Oilers have been home to some of the best players to ever play the game. From their dynasty days in the 1980s to the modern-day NHL, 10 Oilers have scored 100 points in a single season.
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Oilers Should Rest Core Players Over Final Stretch of Games
April 15, 2024 by Michael Golden
As the Edmonton Oilers enter the final week of the regular season, the coaching staff must determine if/how they will rest key players heading into the playoffs. There has always been a culture in hockey that involves playing banged up and not needing nights off. While the National Basketball Association has become notorious for taking load management to the extreme recently, I’m only advocating for one night of rest to avoid the adverse effects of a draining stretch run.
3 Prospects Who Could Crack Oilers’ 2024-25 Roster
April 14, 2024 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
The Edmonton Oilers are preparing for a playoff run after one of the most interesting seasons in recent history. After a start riddled with issues that led to a coaching change, a fresh face between the pipes, and new systems, the Oilers have bounced back and found themselves in a strong position with just three games remaining in the regular season. As they sit second in the Pacific Division at the time of this article, the Oilers won’t be shifting their focus onto next season until the conclusion of the postseason, but eventually, they will have to. With that, here are three Oilers prospects who could crack the 2024-25 opening night roster.