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Oilers look to avoid elimination against visiting Panthers in Game 6 of Stanley Cup

Oilers look to avoid elimination against visiting Panthers in Game 6 of Stanley Cup

EDMONTON — Another must-win game awaits the Edmonton Oilers Friday night. Edmonton is set to host Game 6 against the Florida Panthers looking to stave off elimination once more in the Stanley Cup final.
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Is that Connor McDavid? Oilers fan decorates yard with life-size player paintings

Is that Connor McDavid? Oilers fan decorates yard with life-size player paintings

EDMONTON — It's hard to miss Edmonton Oilers Captain Connor McDavid jumping over the white fence of Warren Sillanpaa's downtown home.
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Oilers embracing Edmonton's playoff fever: 'The excitement's high'

Oilers embracing Edmonton's playoff fever: 'The excitement's high'

EDMONTON — Mattias Ekholm got off the plane and headed to the pitch. After the long journey from Florida to Edmonton — including a refuelling stop — the Oilers defenceman went to watch his son's soccer game Wednesday evening.
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McDavid, Oilers looking to continue Stanley Cup push in Game 6 against Panthers

McDavid, Oilers looking to continue Stanley Cup push in Game 6 against Panthers

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid has spent his entire life pushing toward the biggest moment on hockey's biggest stage. The crisp winter nights on outdoor rinks. The countless hours inside arenas. The long bus rides.
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Connor McDavid, by the numbers, and the historical significance of his 2024 playoff run

Connor McDavid, by the numbers, and the historical significance of his 2024 playoff run

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid is having one of the most productive postseasons in NHL history.
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Penguins re-sign goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to a 2-year contract

Penguins re-sign goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to a 2-year contract

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Nedeljkovic is getting his wish. He's staying in Pittsburgh. The Penguins re-signed the veteran goaltender to a two-year deal on Thursday that carries an average annual value of $2.5 million.
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Oilers hope to join '42 Leafs as only team to win Cup after losing first three games

Oilers hope to join '42 Leafs as only team to win Cup after losing first three games

The Edmonton Oilers are entering territory few teams have charted in the NHL post-season, yet alone in a Stanley Cup final.
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Winter in June, again: Oilers and Panthers send this hockey season stretching into summer

Winter in June, again: Oilers and Panthers send this hockey season stretching into summer

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — It's officially summer, and the best two teams in hockey during the winter months of the 2023-24 NHL season are still playing .
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Senators sign defenceman Nikolas Matinpalo to one-year, two-way contract extension

Senators sign defenceman Nikolas Matinpalo to one-year, two-way contract extension

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed defenceman Nikolas Matinpalo to a one-year, two-way contract extension, the NHL club announced Thursday. The contract has a value of US$775,000 in the NHL and US$200,000 in the American Hockey League.
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What can Brown do for the Oilers? Edmonton's other Connor is thriving in the Stanley Cup Final

What can Brown do for the Oilers? Edmonton's other Connor is thriving in the Stanley Cup Final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — There is no doubt Connor McDavid is the biggest reason the Edmonton Oilers have made it a series in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers . Their other Connor has played a crucial role in the comeback bid, too.
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