Connor McDavid, Oilers Players Under Fire
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The Edmonton Oilers lost 4–3 in overtime to the New York Rangers on Thursday at Rogers Place. J.T. Miller scored the winner at 2:49 of overtime with a wrist shot under Stuart Skinner’s blocker. Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch was unhappy with the way the game turned in the third period.
There’s little dispute that shutting Connor McDavid has been the primary focus of the New York Rangers’ coaching staff as the Blueshirts prepare to welcome the NHL’s most dynamic scorer and the rest of the Edmonton Oilers to Madison Square Garden on ...
GREENBURGH — Rangers fans who dreamed of their team signing Connor McDavid as a free agent next summer had those dreams dashed when McDavid signed a contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers last week. So when McDavid and the Oilers visited Madison ...
Hyman has missed the start of the season after suffering a right-wrist injury during last season’s Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars. Head coach Kris Knoblauch said Wednesday the 33-year-old remains “week-to-week” but looks and sounds ready after taking part in full practices for the first time since surgery.
Jack Roslovic discusses his fresh start with the Edmonton Oilers and shares his mindset on the ‘Opportunity to Win’ alongside Connor McDavid this season.
The deal is done: Connor McDavid is staying in Edmonton. In an unusual move for an NHL superstar, however, he signed very short term and for an incredible bargain with the Oilers, agreeing to a two-year extension with an average annual value of just $12.5 ...
McDavid said he wanted to give Edmonton more room to strengthen its lineup and maintain a Stanley Cup-contending core. The Oilers have reached the final in consecutive years but fell short both times, losing to the Florida Panthers in back-to-back postseasons.
The Edmonton Oilers strengthen their roster with a key $1.5M addition following Connor McDavid’s extension, aiming to compete for the Stanley Cup this season.
Impact of Attrition: The toll of consecutive playoff appearances can weigh heavily on any team. The Oilers, having played eight postseason series in the last two years, may find themselves fatigued, which could further tilt the balance in favor of the Rangers.