• The Canadian Press

    Oilers close to a Stanley Cup chance, going home needing one win over Stars to wrap up West final

    Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has never been this close to playing for a Stanley Cup since the Edmonton Oilers took him with the first overall draft pick in 2011. It's been even longer for the franchise that has won the Cup five times. Edmonton was right in the middle of a span of 10 consecutive seasons without even making the playoffs when Nugent-Hopkins was drafted. And while the Oilers went into this season considered a Cup contender, they were 5-12-1 in November and already had made a coaching change.

  • The Canadian Press

    Bottom feeders in November, Oilers sit one win away from Stanley Cup final

    DALLAS — Kris Knoblauch arrived to find a locker room in turmoil. The Edmonton Oilers — among the Stanley Cup favourites when training camp opened — had got off to a disastrous start to the NHL season. The club was in a tailspin, languishing near the bottom of the standings despite a roster led by superstar forwards Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. There were plenty of questions, and not many answers, when Knoblauch took over for the fired Jay Woodcroft in November with the Oilers sitting a st

  • The Canadian Press

    Jagger Firkus becomes first Moose Jaw Warrior to win CHL player of the year

    FRANKENMUTH — The accolades and recognition meant the world to Jagger Firkus.

  • The Canadian Press

    Oilers bring 3-2 series lead into game 6 against the Stars

    Dallas Stars (52-21-9, first in the Central Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6, second in the Pacific Division)Edmonton, Alberta; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDTSTANLEY CUP SEMIFINALS: Oilers lead series 3-2BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers host the Dallas Stars in the third round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-2 lead in the series. The teams meet Friday for the ninth time this season. The Oilers won the previous matchup 3-1. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored two goals in the win.Edmonton is 49-27-6 overall and 33