Oilers Takeaways: McDavid leads the way in beatdown of Mammoth
The Oilers’ 6-2 win over the Mammoth on Saturday was never close to being close — not for a second was the result in doubt.
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The Oilers’ 6-2 win over the Mammoth on Saturday was never close to being close — not for a second was the result in doubt.
SALT LAKE CITY — Connor McDavid had two goals and three assists and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Utah Mammoth 6-2 on Saturday night to split a home-and-home series.
Jack McBain and Trent Frederic dropped the gloves in the first period of the Oilers’ matchup against the Mammoth, exchanging punches in a spirited fight.
Watch as Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman announces his return from injury in a big way, potting one of his typical gritty goals at the front of the net to pad the lead against the Utah Mammoth.
Watch as Connor McDavid glides down the wing beating his man then slides the puck past Mammoth goalie Karel Vejmelka to put the Oilers on the board in the first minute of the game.
The Edmonton Oilers are getting healthier up front.
Clayton Keller scored a pair of goals and Logan Cooley buried the game-winning goal to help the Utah Mammoth beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-2.
Clayton Keller scored a pair of goals as the Utah Mammoth emerged with a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.
The Edmonton Oilers host the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. Catch the action at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT on Sportsnet or Sportsnet+ or follow along with our live tracker.
Alberta’s decision to stop changing the clocks will bring a new set of challenges for the Edmonton Oilers. With more afternoon matinees also on the schedule, the team is preparing for a season in which the clock will change player routines and road-trip travel.
Connor McDavid torched the Kings for the umpteenth time in his career. We’ve seen this before. What we haven’t seen is an Oilers team with this kind of defensive backbone at this stage of the season.
Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists, Vasily Podkolzin scored twice, and Devon Levi made a career-high 39 saves as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 to extend their winning streak to five games.
Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists in the dynamic first period of his four-point night, propelling the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-1 victory over the winless Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday.
Watch as the Edmonton Oilers get rolling in the first period against the Los Angeles Kings, with Connor McDavid dishing an assist to Leon Draisaitl, setting up Vasily Podkolzin for a rebound goal, then finishing one himself to open up a big lead.
The Edmonton Oilers aim to extend their winning streak to five games as they take on the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday. Live coverage on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ begins at 10:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. PT, or follow along with our live tracker.
The theme for the Oilers Tuesday, other than trying to sweep this light three-game California road trip, is that it is career game No. 800 for their captain, Connor McDavid. Mark Spector has more in his pre-game notebook.
LOS ANGELES — If you don’t know who Owen Michaels is, don’t feel bad.
For the first time Saturday, we saw what head coach Mike Babcock and these Oilers are trying to accomplish in Edmonton. Mark Spector has more on the Oilers’ 60-minute defensive effort in San Jose
Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock meets with the media after the team’s 3-1 win over the San Jose Sharks and discusses how impressed he is with Vasily Podkolzin and says that the team can be even better despite its undefeated start.
Vasily Podkolzin, Mattias Ekholm and Alex Formenton each scored as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the San Jose Sharks 3-1.
The Edmonton Oilers expect to get an offensive boost in the coming week.
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Connor McDavid recorded his 13th point of the season and 10th assist as the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Saturday for their fourth straight win.
Watch as the Edmonton Oilers’ Vasily Podkolzin buries his fifth goal of the season after a perfect pass from Connor McDavid.
Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers look to continue their hot start to the season as they visit the San Jose Sharks on Saturday. Catch all the action on Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ and our NHL live tracker at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT.
Filip Hallander arrived at Oilers practice on Friday, looking forward to a new start in a new town with a new team.
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