Oilers Acquire Nick Bjugstad

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired center Nick Bjugstad from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft and prospect Michael Kesselring. Bjugstad is having his most productive season offensively since 2017-18 as a member of the Panthers. Through 59 games with the Coyotes, the 30-year-old has scored 13 goals […]

Leon Draisaitl Extends Point Streak To 10 Games

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl played his part in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Toronto with a power-play assist and it extended his point streak to 10 games. He's been crushing it with the man advantage ever since starting the streak, picking up nine power-play points in total. The scoring run includes Draisaitl's career-best seven-game goal […]

Connor McDavid Propels Edmonton To Victory

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid contributed two goals and one assist in a 5-2 victory Wednesday, bringing his season totals to an impressive 52 goals and 66 assists in just 62 games. McDavid has been a dominant force on the ice all season, as he is every year. He's solidified his place as one of […]

Evander Kane Remains Out On Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (upper body) will miss a sixth consecutive game on Wednesday against Toronto. He is battling an upper-body injury and has been listed as day-to-day, but Kane won't be able to get ready for the Maple Leafs' visit. The 31-year-old will have his next opportunity to return Friday versus Winnipeg. […]

Mattias Ekholm Set For Oilers Debut Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm will make his team debut Wednesday against Toronto after joining the club Tuesday from Nashville. Ekholm is projected to team up with Evan Bouchard on the second defensive pairing. The Swedish blue-liner should also see minutes on the second power-play unit. Ekholm plays a strong defensive game and has also […]

Oilers Acquire Mattias Ekholm

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired defenseman Mattias Ekholm and a sixth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft in exchange for defenseman Tyson Barrie, forward prospect Reid Schaefer, a first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft and a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Ekholm spent his entire 12-year career with the Predators and was […]

Hurricanes Acquire Jesse Puljujarvi

The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired right wing Jesse Puljujarvi from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forward prospect Patrik Puistola. Puljujarvi has not been able to live up to the expectations since being selected fourth overall in the 2016 NHL Draft, and he has only managed to score five goals and add nine assists through […]

Connor McDavid Reaches 50-Goal Mark

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid scored twice to reach 50 goals for the first time in his NHL career in Monday's 3-2 loss against the Bruins. McDavid is the fastest active player to score 50 goals in a season, passing Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews, who reached the 50th goal mark in his 62nd game […]

Klim Kostin Set To Return Monday

Edmonton Oilers winger Klim Kostin (illness) appears on track to return to the lineup Monday versus Boston. The Russian winger has been unavailable for five games with a non-COVID illness, but he has been back in practice and should be available again against the Bruins. Kostin has had a very limited role with the Oilers, […]

Connor McDavid Has Another Four-Point Game

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid enjoyed a second consecutive four-point game against the Blue Jackets on Saturday, notching two goals and two assists in a 6-5 loss. He led the charge when Edmonton was able to tie the game from a 4-0 deficit, but a shocking defensive effort eventually sent the team to a defeat. […]

Connor McDavid Sets New Career High For Goals

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid put in another dominant performance Thursday against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins, completing a 7-2 victory with two goals and two assists. His second goal came via a penalty shot, and McDavid set a new career high in the contest with 46 goals for the season. He has added 63 […]

Evander Kane Out For At Least Two More Games

Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (upper body) will remain out for at least two more games, starting with Thursday's matchup against Pittsburgh. He hasn't joined the team on a brief two-game road trip that also includes a stop in Columbus. Kane has already missed two games with an upper-body problem he picked up last […]

Connor McDavid Becomes Fifth-Fastest Player To 800 Points

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid was a man on a mission against Philadelphia on Tuesday and became the fifth-fastest player ever to register 800 career points. He had two goals and an assist with a game-high nine shots on net in a 4-2 win. McDavid skated in his 545th game, and Wayne Gretzky (352 games), […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/21/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for Tennis and Soccer respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season which means it's time to sharpen our MLB skills and […]

Evander Kane Nursing An Upper-Body Injury

Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane missed Sunday's game against Colorado with an upper-body injury, and the team considers him day-to-day. Injuries have made it a stop-start season for Kane, as he has skated in only 24 contests, putting up nine goals with 10 assists. Warren Foegele stepped into a bigger role in Kane's absence […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/19/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey

Greetings, RotoBallers! We've got a packed schedule today with six exciting games on the horizon. As the night progresses, there are several intriguing matchups to watch. I'm here to help you navigate today's Sunday schedule and find potential goal-scorers for your DFS lineups. Each game carries more weight as the season moves forward, with teams […]

Connor McDavid Surpasses 100 Points

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid reached the 100-point plateau and also moved past it in Friday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Rangers. He had his second consecutive game with two assists and got to 101 points for the year in only his 56th outing. McDavid is the fourth player in NHL history to reach the […]

Kailer Yamamoto Back In Oilers Lineup Friday

Edmonton Oilers right wing Kailer Yamamoto (undisclosed) will return to the lineup Friday versus the Rangers. The 24-year-old has missed over a month of action, last skating in a game on Jan. 11. Yamamoto has been practicing on the fourth line, but he's seen plenty of time in the top six throughout the season and […]

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Picks Up Three Points Against Red Wings

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a game-high three points in Wednesday's high-scoring 5-4 shootout loss to Detroit. He scored a pair of second-period goals and posted a power-play assist in the third period. Nugent-Hopkins became the team's fourth player this season with 25-plus goals, which makes Edmonton the first team with four 25-goal scorers […]

Evander Kane Gets Another Goal

Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane notched his fourth goal in five games on Sunday against Montreal, making it 3-2 in the second period before the Canadiens raced to a 6-2 victory. The goal came from Kane's only shot on target and he had two blocks and four penalty minutes in the contest, finishing with […]

Connor McDavid Picks Up Three Points Against Ottawa

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid continued his scoring streak with a three-point effort against Ottawa on Saturday, helping the team to a 6-3 victory. He had his 42nd goal of the campaign and made it 55 assists through 53 games for himself. McDavid has yet to finish without a point in 2023 and is on […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/9/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for Tennis and Soccer respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season which means it's time to sharpen our MLB skills and […]

Jack Campbell Collects Victory Against Red Wings

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Jack Campbell stopped 30-of-32 shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-2 victory against the Red Wings. Campbell has now earned seven consecutive victories and he has allowed only 16 goals during this productive stretch to turn his season around, which is a very encouraging sign for fantasy managers that drafted him in the […]

Connor McDavid Picks Up Assist In Victory

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid recorded an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 victory against the Red Wings. The 26-year-old picked up his only point of the contest on a third period power play goal by Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. McDavid has been on a tear all season long with ridiculous totals of 41 goals, 52 assists […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/7/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for Tennis and Soccer respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season which means it's time to sharpen our MLB skills and […]

Connor McDavid On Track For A 150-Point Campaign

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid is on track to become the sixth player in NHL history to record at least 150 points in a single season. He has managed 92 points through 50 games so far, sitting on 41 goals and 51 assists. The race for the Art Ross Trophy hasn't even been close this […]

Connor McDavid Continues Scoring Tear With Three Points

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid pushed his scoring streak to 12 games and surpassed 90 points for the season with a three-point effort in Saturday's 7-3 win over Chicago. He had a goal and two assists in the contest, becoming the fifth player in NHL history to reach 90 points within the team's first 50 […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/28/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for Tennis and Soccer respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season which means it's time to sharpen our MLB skills and […]

Stuart Skinner Gets The Nod For Edmonton Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner had an excellent performance in his last outing against Vancouver, stopping 27 of 29 shots and earning his first win in four starts. The 24-year-old has been a consistent presence in the net for the Oilers this season, boasting a 13-10-2 record, a .915 save percentage and a 2.92 goals-against-average. […]

Evander Kane Unavailable Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (personal) will miss Wednesday's matchup against Columbus. Kane is attending court in San Jose for bankruptcy hearings. The 31-year-old has just returned from a wrist injury, going scoreless in three games. He has notched 13 points in 17 games overall this season. It's not been a great campaign so […]