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Oilers rumors: Kris Knoblauch’s job status ‘under review’ after playoff failure

Kris Knoblauch was named the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers during the 2023-24 season, when Jay Woodcroft was fired. Woodcroft has led the Oilers to the playoffs two straight years and one conference finals, but after a 3-9-1 start, the Oilers moved on. Knoblauch led the team to the Stanley Cup Finals in his […] The post Oilers rumors: Kris Knoblauch’s job status ‘under review’ after playoff failure appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stan Bowman Addresses Oilers Goaltending Woes

After the Edmonton Oilers 2026 season ended in unspectacular fashion with their first round exit to the Anaheim Ducks, the process now begins towards retooling this squad for a potential Stanley Cup run next season.Arguably the biggest weakness of this Oilers team throughout the Connor McDavid era has been the goaltending. Edmonton has never had […] The post Stan Bowman Addresses Oilers Goaltending Woes appeared first on HEAVY.

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The injury Oilers’ Connor McDavid played through vs. Ducks

Connor McDavid was clearly not at 100 percent in the Edmonton Oilers’ six-game, first-round Stanley Cup Playoff loss to the Anaheim Ducks, which was one of the catalysts of the team going home early in 2026. On Saturday, head coach Kris Knoblauch admitted that McDavid, as well as Jason Dickinson, were both playing through fractures […] The post The injury Oilers’ Connor McDavid played through vs. Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Connor McDavid Admits the Oilers Were an ‘Average Team’ This Year

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid admitted that he led an “average team” this year, which is why they were eliminated in the playoffs. In a first-round playoff upset, the Anaheim Ducks beat the Oilers 5-2 in Game 6 to win the series 4-2. For the Oilers, this is a disheartening loss after the team went […] The post Connor McDavid Admits the Oilers Were an ‘Average Team’ This Year appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch drops truth bomb ahead of do-or-die Game 5

It’s been just over a week since the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs commenced — and the Edmonton Oilers are already down to their last loss. Trailing 3-1 against the Anaheim Ducks after back-to-back defeats on the road, the Oil will need to win three games in a row if they hope to keep the dream […] The post Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch drops truth bomb ahead of do-or-die Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch responds to Ducks’ controversial Game 4 OT goal

In their two consecutive trips through the Western Conference in 2024 and 2025, the Edmonton Oilers faced an elimination game just once — but they’re already staring one down a week into their first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks. Ryan Poehling scored a controversial goal in overtime, and the Ducks beat the Oilers 4-3 in […] The post Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch responds to Ducks’ controversial Game 4 OT goal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch ‘not concerned’ about Connor McDavid amid Game 2 injury scare

It was almost code red for the Edmonton Oilers and their fans when Connor McDavid collided with teammate Mattias Ekholm and went down the tunnel with an injury during Wednesday night’s game. McDavid has played more hockey over the past 24 months than anyone else, and seeing him ailing is going to scare plenty of […] The post Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch ‘not concerned’ about Connor McDavid amid Game 2 injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch reveals ‘story of the game’ in 6-4 loss to Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers once again failed to score a powerplay goal in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks, and they’ll now head to California without home-ice advantage following a 6-4 loss at Rogers Place on Wednesday night. Despite having the best man advantage unit in the 2025-26 regular season, which converted […] The post Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch reveals ‘story of the game’ in 6-4 loss to Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oilers Just Dropped a Major Hint About Leon Draisaitl’s Game 1 Status

To nobody’s surprise, the Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and are hoping that the third time will be the charm for them in 2026.The Oilers are the two-time defending Western Conference champions, but saw their dreams of bringing the Stanley Cup back to Edmonton for what would have been the first […] The post Oilers Just Dropped a Major Hint About Leon Draisaitl’s Game 1 Status appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch provides critical Leon Draisaitl update ahead of Ducks series

The Edmonton Oilers hope to reach another Stanley Cup Final this season. Edmonton begins a playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday. Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch is providing an injury update about one of his stars, Leon Draisaitl. “Same plan as before, just going day by day,” Knoblauch said, per NHL.com. “I anticipate him […] The post Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch provides critical Leon Draisaitl update ahead of Ducks series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oilers Announce Leon Draisaitl Injury Update Before Kings Game

The Edmonton Oilers have already clinched a postseason berth and continue to navigate the final days of the regular season while holding position atop a tight Pacific Division. With a 40-29-10 record and 90 points in 79 games, Edmonton sits just two points ahead of the Vegas Golden Knights and the ...

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Oilers’ Zach Hyman could miss 2 weeks with undisclosed injury

The Edmonton Oilers may be without forward Zach Hyman for up to two weeks as the team approaches the final stretch of the regular season, head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed Saturday before a 5-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. The 33-year-old had been skating through a persistent injury, seeing 16 minutes and 40 seconds […] The post Oilers’ Zach Hyman could miss 2 weeks with undisclosed injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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