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Oilers trail Panthers 2-0 as Stanley Cup final shifts to Edmonton for Game 3

Oilers trail Panthers 2-0 as Stanley Cup final shifts to Edmonton for Game 3

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers are under pressure as the Stanley Cup final shifts to their home arena tonight. Edmonton trails the Florida Panthers 2-0 in the best-of-seven series for hockey’s holy grail heading into Game 3 at Rogers Place.
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Washington Capitals reach an agreement to buy CapFriendly site with NHL salary information

Washington Capitals reach an agreement to buy CapFriendly site with NHL salary information

The Washington Capitals reached a deal to buy CapFriendly, a popular site that has long been a source of NHL salary information and will soon no longer be available to other teams or fans.
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'Celebrate the wins:' Family of tiny Oilers fan cheers team on from hospital

'Celebrate the wins:' Family of tiny Oilers fan cheers team on from hospital

SASKATOON, Sask. — A hospital room in Saskatoon has become a cheering section for perhaps the youngest and tiniest fan of the Edmonton Oilers.
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Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner has done his job so far in the Stanley Cup Final, needs more help

Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner has done his job so far in the Stanley Cup Final, needs more help

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The play of goaltender Stuart Skinner was the biggest question for the Edmonton Oilers going into the Stanley Cup Final. Through two games, Skinner has done his job and is not the reason his team trails the series 2-0.
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Oil Country: Newmarket residents proud of homegrown Oilers star Connor McDavid

Oil Country: Newmarket residents proud of homegrown Oilers star Connor McDavid

NEWMARKET, Ont. — A small trophy in Michaela McKeown's classroom at Clearmeadow Public School serves as a reminder for students of what's at stake in the annual floor hockey competition in the facility's gymnasium.
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Barkov back on ice for Panthers, who lead final thanks to scoring from unsung heroes

Barkov back on ice for Panthers, who lead final thanks to scoring from unsung heroes

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Paul Maurice was in a much better mood Wednesday.
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Oilers want more shots on Panthers goalie Bobrovsky as Stanley Cup shifts to Edmonton

Oilers want more shots on Panthers goalie Bobrovsky as Stanley Cup shifts to Edmonton

EDMONTON — Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has turned away 50 of 51 shots through the first two games of the Stanley Cup final. The vaunted Edmonton Oilers’ power-play hasn’t scored in seven opportunities.
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Panthers visit the Oilers with 2-0 series lead

Panthers visit the Oilers with 2-0 series lead

Florida Panthers (52-24-6, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6, second in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Oilers -134, Panthers +113; over/under is 5.
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Draisaitl avoids suspension, Barkov might play in Game 3 of Stanley Cup final

Draisaitl avoids suspension, Barkov might play in Game 3 of Stanley Cup final

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Leon Draisaitl is eligible to play for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final on Thursday night after avoiding a possible suspension. Time will tell on two other key players in the series.
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Flames add former Columbus head coach Brad Larsen to coaching staff

Flames add former Columbus head coach Brad Larsen to coaching staff

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have hired former Columbus head coach Brad Larsen as an assistant on Ryan Huska's staff. Larsen spent nine seasons with the Blue Jackets, including two as head coach (2021-22 and 2022-23).
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