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After another 100+ point season, McDavid could win his fifth</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:27:48 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2812,h_1581,x_0,y_293/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/156/01kqcpdtqb6jennm9dxq.jpg" caption="Apr 13, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN;  The Edmonton Oilers celebrate a goal scored by forward Connor McDavid (97) during the second period against the Colorado Avalanche.Rogers Place. 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While doing so to steal a playoff series is more than possible, the Oilers are going to have to find that gear to simply extend their season.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6696,h_3766,x_0,y_698/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/156/01kq7m88d2f02nf5x8h5.jpg" caption="Apr 26, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) with a shot on goal during the third period against the Anaheim Ducks in game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images | Perry Nelson-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Gordon Munro"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Oilers rookie scores in playoff debut but still not enough to beat Ducks</title><link>https://oilonwhyte.com/oilers-rookie-scores-in-playoff-debut-but-still-not-enough-to-beat-ducks-01kpwa4gsvja?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Gordon Munro</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpwa4gsvja</guid><description>The Oilers fail to hold onto another lead and lose to the Ducks 6-4 in game two as they tie the series up 1-1 heading back to Anaheim </description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:17:12 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4291,h_2413,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/156/01kpwa73fzkageq2v3sn.jpg" caption="Mar 28, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Anaheim Ducks forward Mikael Granlund (64) and Edmonton Oilers forward Josh Samanski (81) battle along the boards for a loose puck during the second period at Rogers Place. 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Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images | Perry Nelson-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Gordon Munro"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Oilers can take advantage of Ducks&#39; defensive gaps</title><link>https://oilonwhyte.com/oilers-can-take-advantage-of-ducks-defensive-gaps-01kpnr4vgamj?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Sean Mallon</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpnr4vgamj</guid><description>The Anaheim Ducks have bigger defensive issues than the Edmonton Oilers who can take the home ice opportunity for Edmonton to exploit that weakness.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:38:18 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3316,h_1865,x_0,y_108/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/156/01kpnrnekt3tk5g14xxm.jpg" caption="Mar 4, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) scores a goal on Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lucas Dostal (1) during the third period at Rogers Place. 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Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images | Bob Frid-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Sean Mallon"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Resurgence of Connor McDavid should help Oilers on their Stanley Cup quest</title><link>https://oilonwhyte.com/resurgence-of-connor-mcdavid-should-help-oilers-on-their-stanley-cup-quest-01kpdz7v6sbg?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Gordon Munro</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpdz7v6sbg</guid><description>Connor McDavid has officially captured his sixth Art Ross Trophy and looks ready to lead the Oilers to a Stanley Cup victory</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2196,h_1235,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/156/01kpdz9wr218bd8c9m0g.jpg" caption="Apr 13, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) looks to make a pass in front of Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog (92) during the first period at Rogers Place. 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Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images | Perry Nelson-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Sean Mallon"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Why the Oilers do not want to face the Anaheim Ducks in the first round</title><link>https://oilonwhyte.com/why-the-oilers-do-not-want-to-face-the-anaheim-ducks-in-the-first-round-01kp8xk60nd0?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Sean Mallon</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp8xk60nd0</guid><description>We&#39;ll know the playoff matchups very soon and One likely opponent is the young and talented Anaheim Ducks -- and the Oilers should want to face them</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:16:50 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3037,h_1708,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/156/01kp8y1gcnyyr9bq1cjt.jpg" caption="Mar 28, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) and Anaheim Ducks defensemen Ian Moore (3) battles for position during the first period at Rogers Place. 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Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Gordon Munro"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Evan Bouchard deserves to win the Norris Trophy this season</title><link>https://oilonwhyte.com/evan-bouchard-deserves-to-win-the-norris-trophy-this-season-01kp58jt5rfy?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Shairaz Baksh</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp58jt5rfy</guid><description>Evan Bouchard has had an amazing year and deserves to win the Norris Trophy, or at least be a candidate alongside Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes, and Zach Werenski</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:14:57 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3143,h_1767,x_0,y_6/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/156/01kp58z12bp170vmvn9p.jpg" caption="Stephen R. 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Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images | Perry Nelson-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Gordon Munro"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Edmonton Oilers new Czech prospect is an interesting addition</title><link>https://oilonwhyte.com/edmonton-oilers-new-czech-prospect-is-an-interesting-addition-01kmscy8pddp?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Gordon Munro</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmscy8pddp</guid><description>The Edmonton Oilers signed Czech defenceman Tomas Cibulka to entry-level contract on Friday</description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3150,h_1771,x_0,y_290/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/156/01kmsdyqbze2pejqcm3j.jpg" caption="Jan 5, 2026; St. Paul, Minnesota, USA; Czechia forward Adam Titlbach (22) controls the puck against Sweden during the second period in the final of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship ice hockey tournament at Grand Casino Arena. 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