Category: Jay Woodcroft
A Missed Opportunity For The Edmonton Oilers
Jay Woodcroftfrom Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet, In the morning calm, Edmonton Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft talked about the ability of his team to manage swells and troughs, and not let their emotions ride the steep waves of winning and losing. Sunday, they were caught in a Los Angeles typhoon. We won’...
Read moreStopped dead in the water, Oilers must navigate ups and downs of Kings series
Jay WoodcroftIn the morning calm, Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft talked about the ability of his team to manage swells and troughs, and not let their emotions ride the steep waves of winning and losing. Sunday, they were caught in a Los Angeles typhoon.
Read moreSmith's awful gaffe looms large as Oilers revert to bad habits in Game 1
Edmonton OilersWith six minutes to play in a tight, 3-3 playoff game, The Big Mistake came, and it was made by Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Smith. A leader who should know better, a veteran who made a rookie mistake.
Read moreOilers' Darnell Nurse returns to lineup for Game 1 vs. Kings
Darnell NurseDarnell Nurse had to leave Friday's game with an injury. The are getting a major boost for Game 1 against the Los Angeles Kings as top defenceman is returning to the lineup after a four-game absence. Nurse was a full participant at practice on Saturday and was on the ice, skating with usual partne...
Read moreWill he or won't he? Oilers' Nurse a 'game-time decision' for Game 1
Darnell NurseGene Principe reports on the Edmonton Oilers' outlook heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the consistency that has made them confident in their status as contenders. The playoffs may not start until Monday night, but the mind games have already begun. Case in point: defenceman , who has been...
Read moreOilers will win Stanley Cup led by McDavid, defense
EdmontonLessons learned about how important defense is in the Stanley Cup Playoffs will be the biggest reason the Edmonton Oilers will win their sixth Cup championship and first since 1990.
Read moreConfident Oilers playing their best hockey at the right time
Jay WoodcroftThe Edmonton Oilers have been the second-best team in the NHL since Jay Woodcroft coached his first game on Feb. 11. That explains why the team feels it is ready for a big playoff push.
Read moreOilers resting Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl for finale vs. Canucks
Mikko KoskinenWatch as Edmonton Oilers forward Kailer Yamamoto squeaks a shot past San Jose Sharks' James Reimer after a nifty spin-o-rama pass from Leon Draisaitl. The are looking ahead to the playoffs by resting their two biggest stars for Friday's regular season finale against the Head coach Jay Woodcroft an...
Read moreHyman, Oilers rally to defeat Sharks in OT
Zach HymanEDMONTON -- Zach Hyman scored 1:37 into overtime, and the Edmonton Oilers rallied to defeat the San Jose Sharks 5-4 at Rogers Place on Thursday.
Read moreHyman, Oilers rally to defeat Sharks in OT
Edmonton OilersEDMONTON -- Zach Hyman scored 37 into overtime, and the Edmonton Oilers rallied to defeat the San Jose Sharks 5-4 at Rogers Place on Thursday. Hyman took a pass from Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and scored on a one-timer to cap off the rally after Edmonton trailed three times in the game. Kailer Yamamoto ha...
Read moreOilers cruise past Pens, 5-1
PenguinsIn Pittsburgh, Connor McDavid had a goal and four points on Tuesday night to help the Edmonton Oilers cruised past the Penguins, “Starting on home ice, I think we’re excited about it,” Edmonton coach Jay Woodcroft said. “Obviously, we’d like to feel better about our game,” Penguins coach Mike Sull...
Read moreMcDavid's four points help Oilers top Penguins, clinch second in Pacific
OilersPITTSBURGH -- Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists, helping the Edmonton Oilers clinch second place in the Pacific Division with a 5-1 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday. Evander Kane had a goal and an assist for the Oilers (47-27-6), who have won five of six....
Read moreOilers defenceman Darnell Nurse leaves Avalanche game with injury
Darnell NurseDarnell Nurse, who logs big minutes for Edmonton, appeared to injury his right leg during the second period on Friday night.
Read moreOilers hang on for 3-2 win over Kings
Mike SmithIn Los Angeles, Connor McDavid extended his point streak to 15 games with a goal and assist in a 3-2 win over the Kings on Thursday night. “I think he’s earned the reputation that he has for a reason because … Continue reading → The post Oilers hang on for 3-2 win over Kings first appeared on Pro H...
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