Edmonton Oilers look to return Stanley Cup to Canada as final kicks off / Global

Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 7:21 am more...

Canadian hockey fans are buzzing as the Edmonton Oilers take center stage in the Stanley Cup finals with hopes of ending a generations‐long drought of a homegrown champion. The finals are igniting intense national pride and fierce rivalry, promising dramatic plays and high-stakes action from coast to coast.

ledevoir.com / Des gants portés par Wayne Gretzky en 1988 seront mis aux enchères

globalnews.ca / Replica Stanley Cup built for Calgary Flames offered to Edmonton Oilers

edmontonjournal.com / All bets are off: Premier Smith follows McDavid's lead and changes it up for 2025

edmontonjournal.com / Injured Zach Hyman ready to support Oilers during Stanley Cup Final run

thestar.com / Alberta Premier Smith says she's invited Prime Minister Carney to Oilers game

nationalpost.com / No friendly Stanley Cup Final wager with Florida’s DeSantis this year, says Alberta’s Smith

edmontonjournal.com / More police presence in Ice District as Edmonton Oilers head into Stanley Cup Final

thestar.com / Edmonton, Sunrise mayors up the ante in bet over Stanley Cup rematch

permalink / 16 stories from sources in 2 days ago #albert #hockey #canada #playoffs +

Oilers advance to Stanley Cup Final in historic rematch

Friday, May 30, 2025, 2:20 am more...

The Edmonton Oilers stunned the Dallas Stars with a relentless, no‐nonsense performance to advance to the Stanley Cup Final. Now, gearing up for a rematch against the Florida Panthers—a fixture as historic as it is dramatic—this final series promises high stakes and plenty of on-ice flair, practically scripted in adrenaline and sarcasm.

edmontonjournal.com / It never gets old for Corey Perry, now in his sixth Stanley Cup final

edmontonjournal.com / Edmonton Oilers-Florida Panthers II: Will it be heartache or revenge?

edmontonjournal.com / Edmonton Oilers hold home-ice advantage this time in Stanley Cup Final

citynews.ca / Oilers top Stars in 5 games to reach Stanley Cup Final

permalink / 8 stories from sources in 7 days ago #albert #hockey #canada #playoffs +

Oilers rout Dallas Stars 6-1 in a dramatic playoff clash

Sunday, May 25, 2025, 6:20 pm more...

In a decisive Stanley Cup playoff matchup at Rogers Place, the Edmonton Oilers dismantled the Dallas Stars 6-1. Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman stamped their authority on the game while Stuart Skinner delivered a career-best performance between the pipes, leaving the Stars scrambling and spectators both impressed and a little amused by the sheer dominance on display.

edmontonjournal.com / MATHESON: Nugent-Hopkins was all over scoresheet for the Oilers

edmontonjournal.com / Edmonton Oilers deliver another beat down, pull away from Dallas Stars

cbc.ca / McDavid, Hyman score two apiece as Oilers top Stars 6-1

edmontonjournal.com / Player grades: Stuart Skinner with his best game, Edmonton Oilers 6, Dallas Stars, 1

edmontonjournal.com / Edmonton Oilers fans keep their game-day routine and superstitions in tact for rare Stanley Cup matinee

permalink / 5 stories from sources in 11 days ago #albert #hockey #playoffs #dallas +

Oilers Clinch Game Two Victory Over Dallas Stars

Friday, May 23, 2025, 11:20 pm more...

In a thrilling series twist, the Edmonton Oilers showcased a masterful display in Game Two by seizing a commanding 3-0 lead against the Dallas Stars. Their precise execution on the ice left Dallas scrambling as Edmonton secured a crucial split in the series with dominant power plays and relentless pressure.

edmontonjournal.com / Big, bounce-back effort by the Oilers as Edmonton earns a split in Dallas with 3-0 win in Game 2: Cult of Hockey Player Grades

edmontonjournal.com / Dallas seeing Stars as Edmonton Oilers put on a clinic in Game 2 win

globalnews.ca / Coach carbon copy? Alberta pastor a dead ringer for Edmonton Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 13 days ago #albert #hockey #playoffs #dallas +

Oilers’ Dallas playoff collapse highlights special teams’ woes

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 5:21 pm more...

The Edmonton Oilers’ playoff hopes took a nosedive in Dallas as a disastrous penalty kill and special teams missteps unraveled a promising start. Commentators and former pros alike lambasted the game’s strategic blunders, turning a potential victory into a chaotic collapse—proving that even elite teams can have a spectacular off night when the ice isn’t on their side.

edmontonjournal.com / Random thoughts on the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Edmonton Oilers approach a critical Game Two versus Dallas

edmontonjournal.com / What went wrong for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 against the Dallas Stars?

edmontonjournal.com / How does Craig MacTavish, ex-Oilers coach and an ace penalty-killer, see Game 1 collapse?

edmontonjournal.com / What happened to the Edmonton Oilers' playoff bounce-back ability?

edmontonjournal.com / Edmonton Oilers special teams going full Hellebuyck in the playoffs

permalink / 5 stories from sources in 14 days ago #albert #playoffs #dallas #failure +

Blue Jays eke out extra-inning win to complete Padres sweep

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 5:21 pm more...

In a nail-biting extra-inning affair, the Blue Jays managed a 7-6 victory over the Padres, sealing a complete sweep. With Varsho Lukes emerging as the unlikely hero, fans celebrated the dramatic turnaround while secretly wondering if pure luck played as much a role as skill on this unforgettable night.

torontosun.com / Navigating Max Scherzer’s absence an ongoing challenge for Blue Jays

ledevoir.com / Lukes tranche en onzième manche et les Blue Jays défont les Padres

torontosun.com / Winning homestand moves Blue Jays above .500 mark for first time in month

cp24.com/ / Varsho, Lukes help Blue Jays beat Padres 7-6 in 11 innings; Toronto completes sweep - CP24

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 14 days ago #sports #canada #playoffs #baseball +

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander clinches NBA MVP in historic underdog triumph

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 5:21 pm more...

Canadian basketball star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named NBA MVP after leading the Oklahoma City Thunder with an exceptional season. His dramatic rise from underdog to league leader has ignited national pride and celebration among Canadian sports fans, marking a historic moment in sports history.

torontosun.com / Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins NBA MVP, now Canada’s best ever

cp24.com/ / 'He's so humble': Friend reflects on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP win - CP24

ledevoir.com / Gilgeous-Alexander, du Thunder, est nommé le joueur le plus utile dans la NBA

citynews.ca / Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named 2024-25 NBA MVP: report

torontosun.com / Get to know Canadian hoops star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ahead of NBA MVP announcement

permalink / 5 stories from sources in 15 days ago #sports #basketball #playoffs #nba +

Oilers vs Stars Rematch: Insider Analysis of Western Conference Final

Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 7:20 pm more...

In a highly anticipated rematch of last season, the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars renew their rivalry in the Western Conference Final. Veteran broadcasters and team insiders dissect game-changing tactics, spotlighting newcomer Mikko Rantanen’s potential impact as both sides adjust strategies for what promises to be a thrilling showdown.

thehub.ca / Kirk LaPointe: And then there was one—once again, the Edmonton Oilers are Canada’s last best hope for a Stanley Cup

edmontonjournal.com / 'Stars can flush then in relatively short order': quick victory over Oilers, predicts official Dallas podcaster

edmontonjournal.com / MATHESON: Factors to ponder in Western Conference final

edmontonjournal.com / Fighting words! Dallas insider claims Mikko Rantanen is 'ultimate game breaker.' Hmmm

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 16 days ago #albert #hockey #canada #playoffs +

Panthers Game 7 blitz ends Toronto playoff dreams

Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 5:20 am more...

In a stunning Game 7 showdown, the Florida Panthers’ blowout victory dashed the Toronto Maple Leafs’ championship hopes. With intense post-game reactions, players and coaches grappled with the heavy toll of the loss—even while Panthers’ Tkachuk cheekily remarked on the Leafs’ potential in a quieter world.

theglobeandmail.com / Maple Leafs discuss pressure of playing in Toronto after another disappointing playoff exit

torontosun.com / Maple Leafs players deny pressure of playing in Toronto hurts them

citynews.ca / ‘100 per cent’: Berube says he wants Marner, Tavares back with Maple Leafs

cp24.com/ / LIVE SOON: Leafs hold end of season news conference - CP24

citynews.ca / Panthers’ Tkachuk says Maple Leafs would be ‘unbelievable team’ without outside noise

permalink / 6 stories from sources in 17 days ago #sports #hockey #playoffs #florida +

Oilers playoff surge marred by broadcast controversy

Monday, May 19, 2025, 5:21 pm more...

The Edmonton Oilers are on a thrilling playoff run, set to square off against the Dallas Stars in the Western Final, but even victory isn’t immune to off-ice drama. Fans have taken to social media to lambast Sportsnet’s decision to swap familiar announcers for new voices, adding extra spice to the postseason saga.

edmontonjournal.com / MATHESON: Ekholm pushing hard for playoff return

edmontonjournal.com / Edmonton Oilers: From one foot in the grave to a conference final

edmontonjournal.com / 'Terrible decision': Oilers fans rage against Sportsnet changing out Michaels/Debrusk for Western final

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 17 days ago #albert #hockey #playoffs #nhl +