The Oilers have a big Connor McDavid contract negotiation looming but cannot trade Evan Bouchard to make it work.

Simply put, if Connor McDavid doesn’t find his game, it’s lights out in Edmonton. When McDavid is just OK as he has been — by his standards — all season long, it seems like the team follows suit.

McDavid tallied an assist, took four shots on goal and blocked two shots during Saturday's 3-1 win against the Hurricanes.

Bouchard tallied an empty-net goal and took three shots on net in Saturday's 3-1 win against the Hurricanes.

Edmonton Oilers' general manager Stan Bowman has defended top defenseman Evan Bouchard from criticism, arguing it is often unfair and magnified by the

Edmonton Oilers (34-21-4, in the Pacific Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (34-21-4, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST. BOTTOM LINE: The

Something’s up with the Oilers captain. Connor McDavid hasn’t been himself as of late. His game looks off and his numbers only amplify the point. It’s been a stretch of eight ugly games for No.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid notched his 700th career assist during his team's 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday.McDavid is the third-fastest player in NHL history to reach the milestone.

They had lost their last five games, and Connor McDavid said he hadn’t been ... leaving its net empty. Defenseman Evan Bouchard blasted home a slap shot to cap a 3-1 win. McDavid was credited ...

It behooves Bowman to sign Emberson and set a new course with the handling of young players during the contract process. The NHL is changing, with agents for young players finding a new revenue option via the offer sheet.

Forward Adam Henrique talked on Tuesday about Connor McDavid taking responsibility for the Edmonton Oilers’ recent losses. The Oilers have had an inconsistent 2024-25 season.