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Connor McDavid • C • Oilers

Connor McDavid Hits 100-Point Mark For Fifth Straight Season

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid tallied a helper during Wednesday's regular season finale to reach the 100-point mark for the fifth-straight campaign. He would tally the primary assist on Ty Emberson's eventual game-winning goal. Even though McDavid only appeared in 67 games this season, the superstar was able to hit the century mark. This is the eighth time in his career that McDavid has tallied at least 100 points in a single season. He recently missed time due to a lower-body injury but has tallied 10 helpers over his last four games, which suggests he is fully healthy entering the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Through 67 games this season, McDavid has scored 26 goals and added 74 assists. He will look to lead the Oilers to another opening-round victory over the Los Angeles Kings.

15 hours ago

Stuart Skinner • G • Oilers

Stuart Skinner Starts Against Sharks Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner will be in the net for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the San Jose Sharks. The 26-year-old made a successful return from a head injury on Sunday, defeating the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 on the road. This result helped Skinner improve his record to 25-18-4. He has posted a 2.87 goals-against average, a .894 save percentage, and one shutout. The Oilers have received solid goaltending from Skinner, but he hasn't won back-to-back starts in over a month. Wednesday's matchup provides the perfect opportunity to end the poor spell, as the Sharks own the second-worst scoring record in the league.

Yesterday

Connor McDavid • C • Oilers

Connor McDavid Active On Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (rest) will be in the lineup on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks. The three-time MVP was rested on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings but will be brought back into the mix for Edmonton's regular-season finale. McDavid is expected to be joined by Jeff Skinner and Connor Brown on the first line. In two contests against the Sharks this season, McDavid has registered a whopping seven points, all via assists. Since the international break, he has finished scoreless only once in 17 appearances, and McDavid will aim to reach the 100-point plateau on Wednesday night. In 66 games this season, he has logged 26 goals and 73 assists.

Yesterday

Mattias Ekholm • D • Oilers

Mattias Ekholm To Miss First Round Of Playoffs

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Round 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Last week, Ekholm returned to the lineup from a seven-game absence but lasted less than two minutes in a 4-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks, aggravating an undisclosed ailment he has been dealing with for some time. The Swedish rearguard finished the regular season with 33 points (nine goals, 24 assists) in 65 games, averaging 22:12 of ice time. Edmonton is also without Jake Walman (undisclosed) and has lost Troy Stecher (undisclosed) ahead of Monday's tilt against the Los Angeles Kings, leaving the blue line thin.

3 days ago

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins • C • Oilers

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Ready To Return Against Kings

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (illness) will rejoin the lineup for Monday's tilt against the Los Angeles Kings. The versatile veteran has missed three games due to an illness. Nugent-Hopkins will return to action at a time when Connor McDavid (rest) will join Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) on the sidelines, meaning he is expected to operate as Edmonton's top centerman. Vasily Podkolzin and Viktor Arvidsson are projected to be Nugent-Hopkins' partners on the first line. The 32-year-old needs one more point to reach 50 points for the year, having tallied 20 goals and 29 assists in 76 appearances.

3 days ago

Connor McDavid • C • Oilers

Connor McDavid Won't Play Monday

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (rest) will not be in the lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings. The Oilers captain recently returned from a lower-body injury, posting nine assists in three games. However, he will be rested on Monday, as the Oilers are already looking ahead to the postseason. McDavid has been limited to 66 appearances in 2024-25, but he still has a chance to record his fifth consecutive 100-point campaign, needing to add just one more point to his tally. It remains to be seen whether Edmonton will give him the opportunity to get there in the regular-season finale on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks.

3 days ago

Corey Perry • RW • Oilers

Corey Perry Scores Goal, Adds Assist On Sunday

Edmonton Oilers left wing Corey Perry scored a goal and added an assist during their 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday evening. Perry tallied the primary assist on Adam Henrique's 12th goal of the campaign during the second frame. Later in the third, Perry would find the back of the net to put the game out of reach. Perry has now scored in each of his previous two games. Over his last four games, Perry has tallied three points over his last four games, logged eight shots, and added five hits. However, prior to this recent stretch, the 39-year-old tallied just two points (one goal) over his last nine games. Through 79 games this season, the veteran forward has scored 18 goals, added 11 helpers, and logged 96 shots on goal. He should only be targeted in deeper formats during the final week of the campaign.

3 days ago

Mattias Ekholm • D • Oilers

Mattias Ekholm May Miss Rest Of The Year

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) won't play in Sunday's contest against the Winnipeg Jets and could be done for the rest of the season, including the playoffs. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman has reported that the Oilers are preparing for the possibility that Ekholm will not return this year. Speaking to reporters on Sunday morning, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said that Ekholm is seeking to get a second opinion on his injury. "Right now, it doesn't look like Mattias will be joining us immediately," Knoblauch said. Ekholm has had several stints on the sidelines during the second half of the season. He has finished the regular-season campaign with 33 points (nine goals, 24 assists), 143 shots, and 95 blocks in 65 games. Cam Dineen, who was recalled from the AHL on Saturday, is likely to take over Ekholm's spot in the lineup on Sunday.

4 days ago

Zach Hyman • LW • Oilers

Zach Hyman Out On Sunday

Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman (undisclosed) will not play on Sunday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 32-year-old was injured in Friday's win over the San Jose Sharks and will miss at least one game. Hyman joins Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (illness) and Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) on the sidelines, which opens up another top-six spot in the Oilers attack. Adam Henrique is set to continue as the second-line center, while veteran Corey Perry, who scored a power-play goal in Friday's contest, may experience additional usage.

4 days ago

Evan Bouchard • D • Oilers

Evan Bouchard Tallies Two Points In Victory

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard tallied two points during their 4-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Friday evening. Bouchard did all of his damage in the opening frame. He first found the back of the net on the power play with a slap shot. Later in the period, Bouchard tacked on the secondary assist on Ty Emberson's first goal of the season. He logged five shots on goal during this game and added one blocked shot. This two-point performance extended his current point streak to three games. Over his previous nine contests, the 25-year-old has tallied 11 points, with four of them coming on the power play. Through 79 games this season, Bouchard has scored 14 goals and tallied 52 helpers. He remains a strong option in DFS given his role on the Edmonton power play.

5 days ago

Connor McDavid • C • Oilers

Connor McDavid Busy On Friday

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid tallied a helper on all four of Edmonton's goals during their 4-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Friday evening. In the opening frame, McDavid would add two primary helpers, with one of them coming on the power play. Later in the third, he would tally his third helper of the game and second on the power play. He would conclude his evening by tacking on the secondary assist on Connor Brown's empty-netter. Since returning from his lower-body injury, McDavid has tallied seven points (all helpers) over his last two games. Over his last 15 contests, McDavid has found the back of the net just four times but has tallied an impressive 22 helpers. The 28-year-old remains a top lineup anchor in DFS over the final week of the season.

5 days ago

Stuart Skinner • G • Oilers

Stuart Skinner Returns To Oilers Lineup

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (head) will be back in the lineup on Friday against the San Jose Sharks. He will serve as Calvin Pickard's backup. The Oilers plan to give Skinner two starts over the final four regular-season games. Skinner has been out of action since March 26 due to a head injury. Pickard has performed well in his absence, and Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch has stated that the starting goaltender for the playoffs has yet to be determined. Skinner has posted a 24-18-4 record during an up-and-down campaign, allowing 2.91 goals with a .894 save percentage and two shutouts.

6 days ago

Mattias Ekholm • D • Oilers

Mattias Ekholm Available Friday Night

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) will rejoin the lineup on Friday against the San Jose Sharks. He has been cleared to return after missing seven games due to an undisclosed injury. Following Connor McDavid's comeback on Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues, Ekholm is the second key player to return from injury for the Oilers ahead of the postseason. The team also hopes to have Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) back before the end of the regular season. Ekholm will team up with Ty Emberson on the second defensive pairing and is set to skate with the second power-play unit. The Swedish rearguard has totaled 33 points (nine goals, 24 assists) in 64 contests, along with 143 shots and 95 blocks.

6 days ago

Connor McDavid • C • Oilers

Connor McDavid Logs Three Assists In Surprise Return

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (lower body) recorded three assists in a surprising return to the lineup during Wednesday's 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues. Pregame reports indicated that McDavid would remain sidelined for the matchup, but he made an unexpected comeback after an eight-game absence. The Oilers captain became the seventh player in NHL history to record at least five consecutive seasons with 65 or more assists. Despite missing more than two weeks of action, McDavid is currently tied for sixth in scoring with 93 points (26 goals, 67 assists) in 64 games. He has made it onto the score sheet in each of his last 14 appearances and aims to secure his fifth consecutive 100-point campaign in the final stretch of the regular season.

7 days ago

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins • C • Oilers

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Doubtful Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (illness) is doubtful to play on Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues. The Oilers are missing several regulars from the lineup, and it appears that Nugent-Hopkins will join them on the sidelines. As a result, Adam Henrique is projected to center the top line against St. Louis, while Kasperi Kapanen looks set to work as the second-line center. Edmonton's top two centers, Connor McDavid (lower body) and Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed), participated in Wednesday's pre-game skate, but they are "day-to-day" to "maybe a week away" from rejoining the lineup.

Apr 9

Leon Draisaitl • C • Oilers

Leon Draisaitl Will Not Play On Saturday

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's tilt against the Los Angeles Kings. After exiting Thursday's matchup against the San Jose Sharks due to an undisclosed injury, Draisaitl seems set to miss some time. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters on Friday that Draisaitl will likely also sit out Monday's meeting with the Anaheim Ducks. However, the German superstar is expected to return "well before playoffs." With Connor McDavid (lower body) still sidelined, the scoring lines will likely be centered by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Adam Henrique in Saturday's game.

Apr 4

Leon Draisaitl • C • Oilers

Leon Draisaitl Can Not Finish Thursday's Contest

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) was unable to finish Thursday's contest due to an undisclosed injury. Draisaitl logged 10 minutes of ice time before exiting the game against the San Jose Sharks. In his limited role, he was able to log an assist on the power play and added a shot on goal. Draisaitl missed time earlier this month due to an injury, and it is still unclear if he reaggravated it. Since returning from that injury, Draisaitl has tallied five points, including three goals, in just three contests. If Draisaitl were to miss more time, fantasy managers should expect Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to move up to the top offensive line. Through 71 games this season, Draisaitl sits in the lead in total goals with 52. He has also added 54 helpers, with 33 of his total points coming on the power play.

Apr 4

Evan Bouchard • D • Oilers

Evan Bouchard Tallies Two Assists In Victory

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard tallied two helpers during their 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday. This victory snapped Vegas' six-game winning streak. Bouchard did all of his damage in the second frame. Bouchard first added the secondary assist on Jake Walman's seventh goal of the campaign. He then tallied the secondary helper on Leon Draisaitl's power-play goal, which was his 52nd of the season. Since March 1, Bouchard has tallied 11 helpers and added four goals across 15 contests. During this stretch, the 25-year-old has logged 19 blocked shots and added 37 total shots on goal. Through 74 games this season, Bouchard has found the back of the net 13 times and added 47 helpers, with 22 of his assists coming on the power play.

Apr 2

Leon Draisaitl • C • Oilers

Leon Draisaitl Leads The Way In Return

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) tallied three points during their 3-2 overtime victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday evening. Draisaitl missed the previous four contests due to an undisclosed injury but did not miss a step in his return. In the second period, he tallied the primary assist on Viktor Arvidsson's 11th goal of the campaign. Draisaitl would score the game-tying goal in the third, which forced overtime. In overtime, Draisaitl would score his second goal of the evening to power Edmonton to the victory. Through 69 games this season, Draisaitl has found the back of the net a league-leading 51 times and added 53 helpers. He remains a high-end lineup anchor in DFS when he faces the Golden Knights on Tuesday evening.

Mar 30

Stuart Skinner • G • Oilers

Stuart Skinner Remains Out On Saturday, Could Miss A Week

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (head) will sit out a second consecutive game on Saturday against the Calgary Flames. He suffered a head injury in Wednesday's matchup against the Dallas Stars, and Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch has indicated that Skinner could be unavailable for up to a week. He is officially considered day-to-day. Calvin Pickard will receive the starting nod for a second consecutive game on Saturday. He struggled badly on Thursday night against the Seattle Kraken, allowing five goals on 29 shots before Olivier Rodrigue replaced him for the third period in a 6-1 loss.

Mar 29

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