The Edmonton Oilers are facing heavy criticism after a 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Rangers on Thursday at Rogers Place. J.T. Miller scored the winning goal at two minutes, 49 seconds of overtime, skating through the slot untouched and beating goalie Stuart Skinner with a wrist shot.

Keeping his salary steady was a choice McDavid felt he had to make to help the Oilers compete for the Stanley Cup.

“That was really, really strange,” said Oilers captain Connor McDavid. “Obviously, we’re all on the Jays bandwagon and everyone is wanting them to win, but it’s strange to have it on during the game, listening to the (Oilers) crowd (cheering for a baseball game).

McDavid said he wanted to give Edmonton more room to strengthen its lineup and maintain a Stanley Cup-contending core. The Oilers have reached the final in consecutive years but fell short both times, losing to the Florida Panthers in back-to-back postseasons.

Connor McDavid had a pair of goals and Evan Bouchard added three assists as the Edmonton Oilers exploded for five second-period goals to get past the sizzling Utah Mammoth 6-3 on Tuesday night.

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers agreed to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $12.5 million on Monday.

Connor McDavid had a pair of goals, after scoring just one all season, and the Edmonton Oilers exploded for five second-period tallies en route to a 6-3 win over the Utah Mammoth Tuesday night, snapping a two-game skid for the Western Conference champs.

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers have caught wind of the latest reports regarding Zach Hyman’s injury status in the 2025–26 NHL season.

The Chicago Blackhawks snagged a point in Alberta against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday after a 3-2 overtime loss. Connor Bedard extended his point streak to four games with an assist.

The speculation around Connor McDavid's future with the Edmonton Oilers can be put to rest, at least for now. McDavid has signed a two-year, $25 million contract extension with the Oilers, the team announced Monday .

EDMONTON -- Connor McDavid said his new contract with the Edmonton Oilers is about putting the team first in the quest to win the Stanley Cup.

Connor McDavid is off to a slower start this season. He has 3 goals and 11 assists in 12 games, for 14 points. His plus-minus rating is -4, showing the Edmonton Oilers’ defensive issues. While he continues to create plays,