Connor McDavid Matches Career High With 108th Point

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid matched his career high for most points in a season on Saturday, collecting his 108th point of the campaign with his 38th goal in a 4-3 overtime loss to Ottawa. Alex Chiasson and Colby Cave also scored for the Oilers. McDavid has been doing everything he can to drag Edmonton […]

Mikko Koskinen Struggles Again On Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen was pulled in the second period of Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Blues after surrendering three goals on 20 shots. The blame cannot be put squarely on Koskinen's shoulders as the Oilers were outshot 44-17 in the contest. Koskinen now has a 1-3-0 record across his past four starts […]

Mikko Koskinen Looking To Rebound On Tuesday Night

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen will be between the pipes on Tuesday night against the St. Louis Blues. Koskinen was shelled for six goals on 34 shots during Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. It has been an inconsistent season for the 30-year-old Finn. He has a 22-17-4 record to go along with […]

Connor McDavid Keeps Multi-Point Streak Alive

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid posted two assists in Sunday's 6-3 road loss against the Vegas Golden Knights for his eighth consecutive multi-point performance. McDavid is the first player to record multiple points in eight or more consecutive team games since Tampa Bay's Vincent Lecavalier did it from Nov. 3-19, 2007. He has three goals […]

NHL DFS Prop Picks for 3/17/19 - Monkey Knife Fight @MKF

As the NHL hits the stretch run, games can become compelling match-ups, even those between contenders and spoilers and that’s the case for most of Sunday’s action. The New Jersey Devils, Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks and Philadelphia Flyers are all teams on the outside looking in at the postseason and they are facing playoff teams. […]

Connor McDavid the Sole Driving Force Behind Oilers Win

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid scored two goals, one on the penalty kill and one in overtime, along with an assist in Saturday night's victory over the Coyotes. McDavid had a big part in all three of Edmonton's goals, scoring the first and third goals and picking up the primary assist on the remaining goal. […]

Leon Draisaitl's Scoring Streak Snapped At 14 Games

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl went scoreless with three shots on goal in Wednesday's 6-3 home loss against the New Jersey Devils, snapping his 14-game point streak. Center Connor McDavid was able to keep his streak alive, posting two assists, but he managed a minus-1 rating. McDavid has posted three goals and 15 assists with […]

Leon Draisaitl Stars Yet Again For The Oilers

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl registered the game-winning goal in overtime on Monday night against the New York Rangers and he finished with two assists and a plus-one rating. Draisaitl is up to 42 goals and 89 points, and he has posted at least one point in 14 consecutive outings. The German pivot has 10 […]

Oscar Klefbom Unable To Return To Monday's Game

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Oscar Klefbom (lower body) suffered an injury in Monday's 3-2 overtime victory against the New York Rangers that you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy. He stepped in front of a Brendan Smith shot in the first period and was hit in the man region, and he was forced to leave for […]

Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid Extend Their Streaks

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl registered a pair of assists with a plus-1 rating in Saturday's 3-2 home loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs, extending his point streak to 13 games. He has nine goals and 20 points during the impressive run. Center Connor McDavid posted two more assists with a plus-2 rating, giving him […]

Anthony Stolarz A Risky Fantasy Play Against Maple Leafs

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Anthony Stolarz will be in net for Saturday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Mikko Koskinen is unavailable for the contest with the flu. Stolarz has yet to start for the Oilers this season. The 25-year-old managed a 4-3-3 record to go along with a 3.33 goals-against average and .902 save percentage […]

Top 150 Players - Rest of Season Fantasy Rankings

Over the course of the 2018-2019 NHL season, RotoBaller will be breaking down our fantasy hockey players looking at the rest-of-season values for each player. Below you will find our top 150 player rankings from this point (Week 21) going forward. This combines all positions into one combined list including centers, wingers, defensemen and goalies. […]

NHL DFS Prop Picks for 3/7/19 - Monkey Knife Fight @MKF

It’s a busy night on the ice, with 11 NHL games on the schedule, and that offers many opportunities to make money on Monkey Knife Fight. Columbus at Pittsburgh and Colorado at Dallas are two games among those in the thick of the playoff race, but the Edmonton Oilers hosting the Vancouver Canucks could very […]

Leon Draisaitl Continues To Roll Along

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl posted a shorthanded goal with an assist and a plus-1 rating in Monday's 4-3 road victory against the Buffalo Sabres, while his partner in crime Connor McDavid picked up two assists with a plus-1. Draisaitl leads the team with 41 goals, and he has managed nine goals with 17 points […]

Mikko Koskinen The Likely Starter For Monday's Matchup

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen is the projected starter for Monday's game against the Buffalo Sabres. Koskinen was rock solid in his last outing on Saturday, making 30 saves in a 4-0 shutout of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Finnish netminder has an 18-15-4 record on the season to go along with a 2.76 goals-against […]

Mikko Koskinen Blanks The Blue Jackets

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen stopped all 30 shots he faced in Saturday's 4-0 road victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He improved to 18-15-4, and he posted the fourth shutout of the season - and his career. He has lost just once in regulation over his past seven starts dating back to Feb. 16. […]

Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid Lead Way As Usual

Edmonton Oilers centers Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid each posted three points in Saturday's 4-0 road victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Draisaitl registered his 40th goal while adding two assists and a plus-3 rating, becoming the 32nd player in Oilers franchise history to reach the 40-goal mark. McDavid posted three assists with a plus-4 […]

Top 150 Players - Rest of Season Fantasy Rankings

Over the course of the 2018-2019 NHL season, RotoBaller will be breaking down our fantasy hockey players looking at the rest-of-season values for each player. Below you will find our top 150 player rankings from this point (Week 20) going forward. This combines all positions into one combined list including centers, wingers, defensemen and goalies. […]

Mikko Koskinen Yanked In Wednesday's Road Loss

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen allowed four goals on just 16 shots in Wednesday's 6-2 loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Koskinen was pulled early in the second period, so Anthony Stolarz came on and finished up. He allowed two goals on 20 shots in relief and he is likely to make the next start […]

Leon Draisaitl Registers Two More Goals In Loss

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl accounted for both of his team's goals in a 3-2 shootout loss on the road against the Nashville Predators on Monday. He continues to show he is a stud able to play even when Connor McDavid (suspension) is not in the lineup. The German pivot has registered six goals and […]

Andrej Sekera Picks Up First Point of Season on Saturday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Andrej Sekera registered an assist on Josh Currie's first-period goal, giving Sekera his first point of the season. Sekera has only played three games this year due to injuries. He led Edmonton defenseman with three shots on Saturday, but only saw 13:31 minutes of time on ice, which was his lowest total […]

NHL DFS Prop Picks for 2/23/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers are set to renew hostilities in Saturday’s Stadium Series game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Penguins are clinging to a playoff spot, one point ahead of the Carolina Hurricanes for the second wildcard berth in the Eastern Conference. At the same time, they have the second-best goal […]

Connor McDavid Suspended For Two Games

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid has been suspended for two games for his hit on Nick Leddy from Thursday night. It is the first suspension of McDavid's career. He will forfeit $134,408.60 in salary. The talented forward has had another great season with 32 goals, 53 assists, and 28 power-play points through 58 games. The […]

Top 150 Players - Rest of Season Fantasy Rankings

Over the course of the 2018-2019 NHL season, RotoBaller will be breaking down our fantasy hockey players looking at the rest-of-season values for each player. Below you will find our top 150 player rankings from this point (Week 19) going forward. This combines all positions into one combined list including centers, wingers, defensemen and goalies. […]

Oilers Hopeful Connor McDavid Will Play Thursday

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (illness) is still a question mark for Thursday's game against the New York Islanders. Head coach Ken Hitchcock said on Wednesday that he is "hopeful" that the captain will be an option for Thursday's game. With or without McDavid, the Oilers have struggled mightily. Center Leon Draisaitl picked up the […]

Mikko Koskinen To Face Islanders On Thursday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen is listed as the starting netminder for Thursday's home game against the New York Islanders. Koskinen has tailed off a bit after a hot start, going 14-14-3 with a 2.87 goals-against average and .906 save percentage overall. However, he is 0-3-2 with a 3.22 GAA and .889 save percentage in […]

Leon Draisaitl Tallies Two Assists In Shootout Loss

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl assisted on both of his team's goals during a 3-2 shootout loss to the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday night. With Connor McDavid (illness) out for the night, Draisaitl stepped up to play 26:37 of ice time. The big German pivot has had another solid campaign posting 35 goals, 36 assists, […]

Mikko Koskinen Likely To Face Arizona

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen is the likely starter for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Coyotes. He is 14-14-2 with a 2.90 goals-against average and .905 save percentage overall this season, but he is 0-3-1 with a 3.56 GAA and .873 save percentage in four outings since the All-Star break. That's the bad news. The […]

Leon Draisaitl Continues His Scoring Binge

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 5-2 road loss against the New York Islanders. He was able to light the lamp for the third consecutive game giving him 35 goals. The German pivot is on pace for 49 goals and 97 points, both of which would easily be career bests. […]

Mikko Koskinen Falls Short In Friday's Road Loss

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen allowed three goals on 27 shots in Friday's 3-1 road loss against the Carolina Hurricanes. Koskinen is expected to continue on as the team's primary starter, as the Oilers traded Cam Talbot to the Philadelphia Flyers for Anthony Stolarz in a goaltender swap on Friday. Koskinen started off fast this […]