In Edmonton, Mike Smith made 37 saves and the Oilers defeated the New York Islanders, 3-1, on Friday. The win was the first for new coach Jay Woodcroft. “It’s a good team win,” Woodcroft said. “I enjoyed the way the … Continue reading
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Tippett fired as coach of Oilers, replaced by Woodcroft
Dave Tippett was fired as coach of the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. The 60-year-old was replaced by Jay Woodcroft, coach of the Oilers’ American Hockey League affiliate in Bakersfield. Edmonton associate coach Jim Playfair was also fired. Tippett was 95-62-14 … Continue reading
Condors’ Woodcroft, Manson promoted to Edmonton
The Edmonton Oilers have named Jay Woodcroft head coach and Dave Manson assistant coach, promoting both from the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. Woodcroft and Manson replace Oilers head coach Dave Tippett and associate coach Jim Playfair, who were relieved of their duties. Woodcroft and Manson have led Bakersfield … Continue reading
Oilers blunt Caps rally, win 5-3
In Washington, DC, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored a shorthanded goal and an empty-net goal in the third period to send the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-3 win over the Capitals on Wednesday night. “Obviously, you defend first (on the penalty kill) … Continue reading
Predators lose to Edmonton, 3-2
In Edmonton, the Oilers won their third straight and defeated the Nashville Predators, 3-2, after the skills competition, on Thursday night. Connor McDavid scored in regulation and was credited with the deciding goal in the skills potion of the evening’s … Continue reading
Kane agrees to one-year contract with Oilers
Evander Kane agreed to a one-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed. “I’m a guy that will do anything that I can to help the team win,” Kane told TSN in an interview televised … Continue reading
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