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‘Let’s write a banger’: How Royal Tusk crafted the Oilers’ new goal song

The Edmonton rock trio worked closely with the Oilers' entertainment team to create "Striking Oil," a new goal song that debuted during the club's season opener.

Babcock wants cleaner middle frames as Oilers head to California

Edmonton tightened up in a 3-1 win over Seattle, but head coach Mike Babcock says second-period lapses remain a concern heading into a three-game California road trip.

Shesterkin, Bouchard, Cotter named NHL’s 3 stars of the week

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard earned second-star honours after recording eight points in three games.

'We didn't give up a touchdown': Oilers find defensive footing in win over Kraken

The Edmonton Oilers have proven they can get it done without running and gunning.

Draisaitl, McDavid score late to lift Oilers to 3-1 win over Kraken

Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist to give him nine points through three games as the Edmonton Oilers won their second game in a row, defeating the Seattle Kraken 3-1 on Saturday.

‘I think it’s coaching’: Babcock takes blame for Oilers’ defensive struggles

Scoring goals is not a problem for the Connor McDavid-led Edmonton Oilers. Keeping the puck out of their net is another matter, despite new coach Mike Babcock stressing defence throughout training camp.

Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks take lessons from high-scoring games

Neither the Vancouver Canucks nor the Edmonton Oilers were entirely happy with their first two games of the season.

Hyman out of Oilers lineup for rematch with Canucks

Winger Zach Hyman was absent from the morning skate alongside his teammates in Vancouver, where the Edmonton Oilers will try to avenge Tuesday’s season-opening loss to the Canucks.

Oilers eye revenge in rematch of OT loss to Canucks

In their home opener on Thursday, the Vancouver Canucks will try to ride the momentum and make it two straight over superstar Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers.

Nugent-Hopkins to miss Oilers’ opener with lower-body injury

Veteran centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will miss the Edmonton Oilers’ season opener with a lower-body injury.

14 Oilers games won’t be available on cable this season

If you're wondering where you can watch all 84 Edmonton Oilers games this season, you've come to the right place.

Eyeing Cup, Oilers begin Mike Babcock era vs. rebuilding Canucks

The Edmonton Oilers' season opener at home against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday is the first chance to see whether their bold decisions made in a quest to return to Stanley Cup glory will pay dividends.

Podkolzin scores prime spot alongside superstars as Oilers roster takes shape

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl will open the National Hockey League season together on the Edmonton Oilers’ top line on Tuesday night against the visiting Vancouver Canucks, while injury questions, roster battles and goaltending decisions continue to shape the team’s lineup.

'Babs is taking everything': Heat on new Oilers coach takes media glare off players

Mike Babcock’s hiring by the Edmonton Oilers has been a distraction in more ways that one.

Draisaitl: New Oilers system will take time to become instinctive

New head coach Mike Babcock and associate coach D.J. Smith have spent training camp teaching Edmonton Oilers players a new way of doing things, which is hardly unusual. Any new boss, on a hockey bench or otherwise, arrives with fresh ideas and expectations.