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NHL PLAYOFFS: 'It's wide open' is the theme as the race to the Stanley Cup begins

Apr. 18, 2024 14:46 PM EDT

General manager Don Waddell likes how his Carolina Hurricanes finished the season, winning 16 of their final 21 games. He knows it means nothing now. “Your points get erased and you all start with zeroes,” Waddell said. “Playoffs are a different time. That’s what’s great...

Coyotes close out 28-year tenure in Arizona with 5-2 win over Oilers

Apr. 18, 2024 02:19 AM EDT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Coyotes closed out their 28-year Arizona tenure as winners, getting a goal and an assist from Dylan Guenther in a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night. The Coyotes buzzed early at Mullett Arena and closed strong in their final game before...

Connor McDavid becomes 4th in NHL history with 100 assists as the Oilers rout the Sharks 9-2

Apr. 16, 2024 01:24 AM EDT

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Warren Foegele scored twice and Adam Henrique and Dylan Holloway each had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 9-2 Monday night. Connor McDavid had a goal and added his 100th assist of the season, becoming just the fourth...

Oilers captain Connor McDavid becomes 4th player in NHL history to record 100 assists in a season

Apr. 16, 2024 00:32 AM EDT

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid has achieved something only three other people in the NHL have ever done. The Edmonton Oilers captain, who missed his team’s last three games with an undisclosed injury, recorded his 100th assist of the season in Monday’s game against the...

Matias Maccelli scores in OT as Coyotes beat Oilers 3-2 after learning of expected move to Utah

Apr. 13, 2024 01:21 AM EDT

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Matias Maccelli scored 1:35 into overtime and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Friday night after being informed of the team's expected move to Utah. Josh Doan had a goal and an assist, and Logan Cooley also scored to help the Coyotes get...

Hyman, Draisaitl lead Oilers to 5-1 win over Golden Knights without McDavid

Apr. 11, 2024 00:49 AM EDT

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Zach Hyman and Leon Draisaitl each had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-1 on Wednesday night despite the absence of star forward Connor McDavid. Cody Ceci, Mattias Ekholm and Dylan Holloway also scored while Ryan...

Oilers star Connor McDavid out for game against Golden Knights

Apr. 10, 2024 21:55 PM EDT

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid missed Wednesday night's game against the Vegas Golden Knights. McDavid did not take part in pregame warm-ups after missing the team’s morning skate and practice on Tuesday. Oilers head coach Kris...

Connor McDavid is day to day with injury and could miss the Oilers' next game against Vegas

Apr. 09, 2024 15:47 PM EDT

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid is day to day with a lower-body injury, and the Edmonton captain could miss the Oilers’ next game against defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas. McDavid did not practice Tuesday, and coach Kris Knoblauch said he’ll speak with him Wednesday...

Garland scores twice as Canucks beat Golden Knights 4-3

Apr. 09, 2024 02:59 AM EDT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Conor Garland scored twice and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Monday night. Quinn Hughes and Brock Boeser each had a goal and an assist for the Canucks, and J.T. Miller had three assists. Arturs Silovs finished with 20...

McDavid, Kane help Oilers beat Avalanche 6-2 to clinch playoff berth

Apr. 06, 2024 01:53 AM EDT

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid and Evander Kane each scored two goals, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 Friday night to clinch a playoff spot. Corey Perry and Mattias Ekholm also scored for the Oilers, who ended a two-game losing streak and improved...