Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Notches Two Points In Game 4

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins put in a two-point performance as the team tied the second-round series against Vegas with a 4-1 victory Wednesday. He delivered a power-play assist on Evan Bouchard's game-winner in the first period and had his first postseason goal in the second. The 30-year-old now has six power-play points in 10 […]

Stuart Skinner Gets The Nod For Edmonton In Game 4

Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner will be between the pipes for Game 4 against Vegas. In Game 3, he was pulled after conceding four goals on 23 shots, leading to Edmonton's 5-1 loss and putting them at a 2-1 disadvantage in the series. At 24 years old, Skinner has experienced mixed results in his first […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (5/10/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey

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Stuart Skinner Has Rough Start In Game 3 Loss

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner surrendered four goals on 23 shots in Monday's 5-1 loss against the Golden Knights in Game 3 of the Western Conference second-round series. Skinner was replaced by backup goaltender Jack Campbell in the second period after allowing his fourth goal of the contest, which was scored by Golden Knights center […]

Stuart Skinner Tending Twine Monday In Edmonton

Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner will mind the crease against the Vegas Golden Knights for Game 3 Monday at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Skinner played very well in Game 2 of the series on the road in Vegas, stopping 30 of 31 shots in the 5-1 victory. He won three of his last four playoff […]

Zach Hyman Hands Out Three Assists In Game 2

Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman failed to score with five shots on goal Saturday against the Golden Knights but did make a difference in a 5-1 win with three assists. He collected a power-play helper just minutes into the game and already boasted a hat trick of assists by the time the first intermission came […]

Connor McDavid Posts Three Points In Game 2 Win

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid routinely collected three points in Saturday's 5-1 victory over Vegas, scoring twice and sending out one assist. All of his points came on special teams, with his first goal being a short-handed tally. McDavid was limited to just one point in his first two outings in these playoffs, but he's […]

Leon Draisaitl Scores Two Goals As Edmonton Ties Series

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl came up with two big goals as the team beat Vegas 5-1 on Saturday to tie the second-round series. He opened the scoring on the power play and added an even-strength goal, with both of Draisaitl's strikes occurring during the team's four-goal first period. The German superstar became the first […]

Connor McDavid Opens Second-Round Series With Two Assists

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid posted two assists in Wednesday's 6-4 Game 1 loss against the Golden Knights. The Oilers captain started his night at the office with a power-play helper and also had an even-strength assist as Leon Draisaitl exploded for four goals. It was a losing start to the second-round series for Edmonton, […]

Leon Draisaitl Has Dominant Four-Goal Performance In Game 1

Edmonton Oilers center/left wing Leon Draisaitl finished with four goals in Wednesday's 6-4 loss against the Golden Knights in Game 1 of the Western Conference second-round series. Draisaitl matched Stars forward Joe Pavelski's four-goal performance as he accounted for all of the offense by the Oilers in the contest, but the team surrendered multiple goals […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (5/3/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey

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Evan Bouchard Finishes Off First Round With Another Multi-Point Effort

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard kept up his red-hot postseason form with a two-assist effort in Saturday's series-clinching 5-4 victory over Los Angeles. He helped Connor McDavid to grab an even-strength goal less than two minutes into the game and also tallied a power-play assist early in the second on a Leon Draisaitl strike. Draisaitl […]

Klim Kostin Totals Three Points As Oilers Move Into The Next Round

Edmonton Oilers winger Klim Kostin made the biggest impact offensively when the team secured its second-round ticket with a 5-4 victory over the Kings Saturday. The Russian forward logged only 8:44 of ice time, but he was incredibly productive with the limited playing time, scoring twice and registering one assist. Kostin's second goal came when […]

Stuart Skinner Minding The Crease For Edmonton Saturday

Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner will be in net for Game 6 in Los Angeles against the Kings Saturday. Skinner has played in the first five games of the series. He's been very average in the contests posting a 2-2-0 record, a 3.31 goals-against-average, and a .884 save percentage. However, he did win his last […]

Stuart Skinner Bounces Back With Game 5 Victory

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner made 25 saves in Tuesday's 6-3 victory against the Kings in Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round series. Skinner had a bounce back performance in the decisive victory at home, as he was pulled from his start in Game 4 on the road after a rough first period. Skinner […]

Evander Kane Pots Another Playoff Goal For Edmonton

Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane continued his playoff success with the team with another goal in Tuesday's Game 5 victory over L.A. He opened the scoring in a 6-3 win, lightning the lamp on the power play 8:08 into the first period. Kane has been incredibly productive in front of the net in the […]

Connor McDavid Produces Another Multi-Point Outing

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid had his third consecutive multi-point outing in the first-round series against Los Angeles on Tuesday, notching two assists in a 6-3 victory. He helped Zach Hyman to score in a power-play situation and also played a part in Leon Draisaitl's playoff-leading sixth goal. McDavid has now tallied two goals and […]

Stuart Skinner Between The Pipes For Game 5 Versus Los Angeles

Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner will mind the crease in Game 5 Tuesday against Los Angeles. In Game 4, Skinner was replaced by backup goalie Jack Campbell after allowing three goals on just 11 shots in an overtime win for the Oilers. Despite a solid regular season as a rookie, the 24-year-old native of Edmonton […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/25/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey

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Leon Draisaitl Contributes With Two Goals In Game 4 Victory

Edmonton Oilers center/left wing Leon Draisaitl finished with two goals and one assist in Sunday's 5-4 overtime victory against the Kings in Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series. Draisaitl was one of three Oilers skaters to finish with three points in the contest, as center Connor McDavid and defenseman Evan Bouchard each finished […]

Jack Campbell Picks Up Game 4 Victory In Relief

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Jack Campbell made a relief appearance and finished with 27 saves in Sunday's 5-4 overtime victory against the Kings in Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series. Campbell entered the game at the start of the second period as a result of starting goaltender Stuart Skinner allowing three goals on 11 […]

Connor McDavid Hands Out Three Assists In Big Comeback Win

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid played his part in Sunday's 5-4 comeback victory over L.A. with three assists. The Oilers found themselves trailing 3-0 after the first period, but McDavid produced two assists in the second frame and also provided a helping hand late in the third when the Kings were up again but Evander […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/23/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey

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Evan Bouchard Extends Point Streak To Five Games

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard registered a power-play assist to take his point streak to five games in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Kings. The 23-year-old slumped through most of the regular season campaign but heated up over the final few weeks and has carried the momentum into the playoffs. Across his last eight appearances, […]

Leon Draisaitl Clutch In Oilers Game 2 Victory

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl scored one goal and added two assists in Wednesday's Game 2 win over the Los Angeles Kings. Draisaitl also compiled three shots on goal and contributed five hits. The German-born centerman is a pivotal component of the Oiler's offensive production. He has recorded 100 points in four out of his […]

Mattias Janmark Questionable For Game 2

Edmonton Oilers winger Mattias Janmark (undisclosed) is considered questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Kings. The 30-year-old didn't skate Wednesday morning for maintenance reasons and the signs aren't great regarding his availability for Wednesday's contest. Some reports are suggesting that Janmark might even be done for the whole series after suffering an undisclosed injury […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/19/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey

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Leon Draisaitl Scores Two Goals In Game 1 Against Los Angeles

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl potted two goals in Monday's Game 1 loss to the Kings. He was able to give the team a 3-1 lead, but the Kings showed incredible character to battle back in the third period, giving Edmonton a 4-3 overtime loss. Playing in his 38th career postseason game, Draisaitl became the […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks For DraftKings, FanDuel (4/17/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey

Greetings, RotoBallers! Monday promises to be a bustling day as the playoffs kick off, featuring a total of four games on the schedule. I aim to provide valuable insights into the schedule and assist you in identifying potential goal scorers for your DFS lineups. As the playoffs commence, each game carries significant weight, making it […]

Connor McDavid Ends Regular Season With A 16-Game Point Streak

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid wrapped up his amazing 2022-23 regular-season campaign with a 16-game point streak, tallying his 89th assist in the final game against San Jose. The Oilers captain also put up 64 goals, finishing with 153 points in 82 games. Only three players have registered more points in a single season. McDavid […]