McDavid (5 points) and Draisaitl lead Oilers over Flyers 6-3
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Already way behind, the Philadelphia Flyers fired a franchise-record 25 shots on goal in the third period.
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Brandon Manning isn’t in Oilers purgatory after all
Brandon Manning’s first Edmonton Oilers goal came on an assist from Connor McDavid.His second? Same story.
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Brandon Manning isn’t in Oilers purgatory after all | Canoe
Brandon Manning’s first Edmonton Oilers goal came on an assist from Connor McDavid.His second? Same story.
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The Oilers know a luck regression looms – and how to offset it
New Oilers GM Ken Holland understands that his team's sizzling start is at least partially the result of some great puck luck. The key to offsetting the impending regression: improvement from the team's secondary scorers.
"It would not surprise me at all if Edmonton is a big suitor here (of Taylor Hall)": NHL insider
This in from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, talking on the Tim and Sid show, when asked point blank if winger Taylor Hall might be heading back to Edmonton in a trade, should the struggling New Jersey Devils decide to move the star winger: “It would...
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Elliotte Friedman thinks the Oilers might be interested in bringing back Taylor Hall
We’re only a couple of weeks into the 2019-20 season and we’re already talking about teams who could be looking to buy and sell prior to the trade deadline. There’s plenty of time…
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PHT Morning Skate: Comfortable Pacioretty; Fitzgerald joins Devils’ bench
Thursday’s collection of links.
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McDavid’s five points leads scorching Oilers past stumbling Flyers 6-3 - The Globe and Mail
Draisaitl adds four points while Mikko Koskinen kicks out 49 shots
Jonathan Toews hopes he’s now climbing out of season-opening slump
The typically well-rounded star has just one point in four games, and also some of the worst defensive numbers in the NHL. But he was better against the Oilers.
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The Hat Trick: Flyers Spill Against The Oilers
The late efforts in the third period didn't serve many purposes as the final from Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta was in favor of the Oilers, 6-3.
OILERS WERE SLICK, FLYERS' SKID REACHES 3! | Fast Philly Sports
By Julie Glass This was only the Flyers' fifth game of this young season. But it's not a stretch to say they were desperate in the third period last night
Flyers beaten up by Edmonton’s dynamic duo as rough road trip continues - The Morning Call
Flyers-Oilers: Connor McDavid had a goal and four assists, Leon Draisaitl added two goals and one assist, and the Edmonton Oilers' dynamic duo continued their sizzling start to the season Wednesday in a 6-3 victory over Philadelphia.