Thursday, March 07, 2013

Smid - Schultz pairing could be just what the Oilers need


Heading into the 2013 campaign, the Edmonton Oilers plan was to have rookie blueliner Justin Schultz play alongside veteran Nick Schultz. While early results were very positive, not surprisingly, the pair have struggled in recent weeks. 

Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Game 22: Columbus 4 Edmonton 3 (SO)


It was another day off the calender that was coupled with another important point lost by the Edmonton Oilers and their flickering hopes of competing for a playoff spot for the first time since 2006. Shootout goals from Artem Anisimov and Mark Letestu proved to be the difference, as the Columbus Blue Jackets edged the Oilers 4-3 in Tuesday night NHL action.

Overcrowded forward group grows larger with the addition of Brown


With the Edmonton Oilers acquisition of former Toronto Maple Leafs pest Mike Brown on Monday morning, General Manager Steve Tambellini helped address his club's lack of toughness and willingness to engage physically. On the other hand, he has added another body to a roster that already has far too many players on it.

Monday, March 04, 2013

Game 21: Minnesota 4 Edmonton 2


In what was as important a game as they have played during the 2013 season, the Edmonton Oilers delivered arguably their most disappointing performance to date, falling 4-2 to the Minnesota Wild on Sunday evening. Netminder Devan Dubnyk made thirty-nine stops in the losing effort, as the Wild outshot their Northwest rivals two-to-one on the night.

Saturday, March 02, 2013

Game 20: St.Louis 4 Edmonton 2


The Edmonton Oilers saw themselves jump out to a two goal first period lead in St.Louis on Friday night against the Blues. Typically, that sort of start almost guarantees a road team to take home points of some sort. However on this night, there was nothing typical about the Oilers performance over the final forty minutes of action.

Friday, March 01, 2013

Game 19: Edmonton 5 Dallas 1


On the strength of a three point night from Ales Hemsky and the return to action of Taylor Hall and Devan Dubnyk, the Edmonton Oilers pulled out a much needed 5-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Defenceman Justin Schultz continued to add to his impressive rookie campaign with another two point effort, while Dubnyk picked up his first win since February 10th in Columbus.