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Edmonton Oilers Player Grades ... MIKKO KOSKINEN. 6. A challenging game to grade for him. First the good: Stopped 29 of 32 for the victory. That included a point- ...

A hard, physical effort in his first game back after back long layoff due to the broke jaw. His hard check over on the wall allowed the Oilers to maintain possession, then smartly fired the puck right on net…creating a rebound that Ceci cleaned up for the 2-1. Was on for the 1-0 goal but he closed the gap high and forced a low-percentage pass so I’m loath to blame him much for that. Did have 3 shots on goal, the most dangerous one a deflection in front on a pass from Hyman in the 1st. A blocked shot in the dying seconds of the 2nd. Then fed a puck from high to low on the 3-2 for his 2nd point of the game. The non-call on the hook applied to Hyman with the Caps net gaping in the 3rd was a flat-out embarrassing miss by the officials. Made a critical interception of a Washington Pass through the neutral zone, turned it North, and then ambled in from the point to knife home a rebound off a Malone drive for the 2-1. A terrific play up the wall to clear the zone on the McLeod tripping PK. Drove hard to the net and was rewarded as he converted a hard pass from McDavid for the 1-1. Couldn’t win a <50-50 puck race on the 3-3 goal against. Of the 3 goals against, he was surprised on a Washington spin-around on the 1-0 and there was a bad bounce and some soft coverage in front of him.

Niemelainen, from Kuopio, Finland, was selected by Edmonton in the third round, 63 overall, in the 2016 NHL draft. This report by The Canadian Press was first ...

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Markus Niemelainen to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$762,000. The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Markus Niemelainen to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$762,000. Oilers sign defenceman Niemelainen to two-year contract extension

We are now less than two weeks away from the NHL trade deadline. The Oilers are buyers, but likely won't do anything crazy. In terms of prospects, ...

Oilers fans should expect to see him back in Edmonton in the not too distant future, especially if all these injuries continue to pile up. He got to the net and the puck found him to tie the game. In short terms, Carter Savoie is a very good hockey player and has been recognized as one of the best in his NCAA conference. Niemelainen has played 20 games in Edmonton, all this season, and has one point. Chiasson was involved in the first three Wheat Kings goals in what finished as a 6-3 victory. Unless Ken Holland decides to get that top goaltender, we all want, but that’s an article for somebody else to write.

The trade deadline is on March 21st, the Edmonton Oilers want improve their team and I have made 3 bold predictions on what may happen before deadline day.

Let’s say the Oilers win 3 of 4, the Kings win 2 of 6 and the Knights win 1 of 6 that would make the Oilers in the top 3. I picture a player with a similar skill set as Josh Archibald. Archibald would work himself, but the fact that he can’t travel makes him fairly useless as the season starts to wind down. I think the Oilers need at least one more stay at home defenseman. On the other hand the LA Kings and Golden Knights play 2 more games each. With the NHL trade deadline on March 21st, we only have a couple of weeks for the Edmonton Oilers to improve their team. I expect the Oilers to go at least 3-1 in the remaining 4 games, and if they can beat Tampa it wouldn’t surprise me if they went 4-0.

There's no question a 32-year-old journeyman laying the groundwork for that 4-3 victory with his first NHL goal since 2015 stole the spotlight -- inside ...

• The Oilers extended defenceman Markus Niemelainen to a two-year extension with a $762,000 cap hit. “But it’s been a really good journey, to be honest. Whether he’s mentoring young players for their NHL shot or playing the kind of hard, selfless game that helps his team win, he’s somebody a coach can always rely on. It’s awesome we got the two points.” “I was just really happy that we got the two points at the end of the game there. He works hard, he plays physical, does everything right, so great to see him get rewarded.”

Connor McDavid a réussi le but vainqueur en prolongation, mercredi, permettant aux Oilers d'Edmonton de l'emporter 4-3 face aux Capitals de Washington.

Le moitié-moitié a amassé plus de 1,3 m million de dollars pour soutenir les gens affectés par l’invasion de l’Ukraine. Le Viter Ukrainian Choir and Folk Ensemble a été chaleureusement accueilli, pour sa prestation de l’hymne canadien. Des douzaines de partisans portaient le bleu et le jaune de l’Ukraine, au Rogers Place.

EDMONTON — It was one that almost got away for the Edmonton Oilers. Connor McDavid scored the overtime winner and added an assist as the Oilers emerged with ...

Notes: It was the second and final meeting between the two teams, with Edmonton winning the first contest 5-3 in Washington in early February. … Kassian made his return after a lengthy absence due to a fractured jaw. Washington broke the deadlock on a lucky break 2:17 into the second period as a puck bounced off of defender Evan Bouchard and Backstrom sent a spin-around backhand through Koskinen’s legs. It is tough to have an individual game like that and feel good about yourself when you don’t get the two points.” We need to find a way to close that out, but it didn't hurt us, which was good,” McDavid said. After a Capitals goal was disallowed for being offside on a video review, the Oilers went up 2-1 with 1:46 remaining in the second period when Ceci crashed the net on a scramble and chipped the puck over Samsonov. “It's obviously always disappointing giving up a tying goal late in the game, especially that late in the game.

After Semyon Varlamov passed on a chance to join the Oilers, what realistic options are left for Holland heading into the trade deadline?

If Smith continues to struggle, are the Oilers prepared to say that Koskinen and Skinner are their tandem heading into a playoff series? Jim is a daily must for readers who want to be “in the know.” The Islanders were one of the few teams likely willing to work with Edmonton when it came to a return and playing with contracts. Yes, Smith is under the weather and that’s why he’s not playing, but Koskinen is being looked at more as a starter and Stuart Skinner may earn an opportunity to be the Oilers’ backup moving forward. Friedman added, “If it happens, I’m not convinced it will be Edmonton.” The suggestion here is that Varlamov would have turned down more than just the Oilers, but other teams didn’t give him a chance to say no. That Semyon Varlamov declined to waive his no-trade clause to join the Edmonton Oilers this season is not a good sign.

Niemelainen's new contract carries an annual value of $762,000. He has tallied seven points over 23 AHL Bakersfield contests in 2021-22. The 23-year-old has ...