One of Edmonton’s greats is tired of the city being an NHL punchline

For all they've accomplished, the Oilers always seem to be fighting against some sort of negative undercurrent.

Why insider would be ‘surprised’ if Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl doesn’t play Game 1 vs. Ducks

The Oilers have to play the Ducks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and Leon Draisaitl is hopefully going to be back with Edmonton.
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Ducks vs. Oilers: First-round scouting report, prediction

Conversely, the Oilers had a businesslike finish to their campaign despite adverse circumstances, specifically the absences of Draisaitl and Hyman. Where many of the Ducks will be playing in their first playoff series, the Oilers are loaded with players who’ve played eight series in the past two springs alone. PREDICTION: OILERS IN 6
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Oilers roster at a glance for Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers enter the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs looking to return to the Stanley Cup Final for the third consecutive season. The Oilers (41-30-11) lost to the Florida Panthers in the Final the past two seasons, losing in six games in 2025 and seven games in 2024. They finished second in the Pacific Division.

Ducks return to Stanley Cup playoffs after 7-year absence to face Connor McDavid and tested Oilers

The Anaheim Ducks have not won a Stanley Cup playoff series since since 2017, when their team of playoff-tested veterans needed seven games to outlast 20-year-old Connor McDavid and the upstart Edmonton Oilers,

Edmonton Oilers playoff run begins

The Edmonton Oilers take on the Anaheim Ducks tonight at Rogers Place for Game 1 of the NHL playoffs. And after a rollercoaster two seasons is the third time the charm for this team? Emily Fitzpatrick spoke to fans ahead of the game.