Oilers Team Report
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:17:46 PST)
If the Oilers started games anymore slowly, they'd be going backward.
Actually, they are going backward in the standings because of their slow starts.
They've lost four of their last five games, and in five of those six games the other team scored first. The Oilers have led after the first period only five times in 23 games this season.
It seems every night they spot the other team a goal or two and spend the rest of the night trying to come back.
It works occasionally, such as Saturday when they scored four straight to turn an early 2-0 deficit into a 4-2 win at St. Louis, but it's a recipe for failure over the long haul.
They did it again Sunday at Dallas, falling behind 2-0 en route to a 4-3 loss in the first game of a home-and-home series that...
Sunday's three stars: Modano scores after fatherly advice
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:41:40 PST)
No. 1 star: Mike Modano, Dallas Stars On Saturday night, Modano had back spasms and wasn't sure he was going to...
NHL Capsules
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:53:42 PST)
Mike Modano scored on a power play with 2:21 remaining to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday night. Modano broke a tie with his 537th career goal, beating rookie Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers from the left circle off a feed from Brad Richards. Modano, the career goal leader among U.S.-born players, became the 31st NHL player to reach 1,300 points.
Modano's 3rd-period goal lifts Stars past Oilers
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:50:28 PST)
Mike Modano's latest milestone gave the Dallas Stars yet another home victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Modano scored on a power play with 2:21 remaining in the Stars' 4-3 victory over the Oilers on Sunday night. Modano broke a tie with his 537th career goal, beating rookie Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers from the left circle off a feed from Brad Richards to become the 31st NHL player with 1,300 points.
Saturday's three stars: Crosby pleases the home folk
(Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:07:27 PST)
No. 1 star: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins Look who is heating up just as the weather is getting colder.
When stars don't shine: Harsh realities for Dallas, Avs fans
(Sat, 29 Nov 2008 13:50:14 PST)
The Dallas Stars will enter Sunday's game against the Edmonton Oilers with 18 points in 22 games, last in the...
Would more Canadian teams help or hurt hockey in U.S.?
(Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:27:30 PST)
There's a delightfully surreal disconnect whenever a Canadian journalist writes about expansion and/or...
Puck Headlines: Media concocts Crosby/LeBron/NY non-story
(Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:34:12 PST)
Here are your Evening Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest...
Should Great Britain's 'Gretzky' make Hockey Hall of Fame?
(Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:58:48 PST)
Unless you live in Great Britain, you've probably never heard of Tony Hand. If you thought Wayne Gretzky's...
Oilers' shortages have MacTavish over a barrel
(Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:55:29 PST)
With his Edmonton Oilers mired in sludge, coach Craig MacTavish is in jeopardy of losing his job.
For NHL showcase, fans are making paper stars
(Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:16:08 PST)
All-star balloting is so based on popularity it no longer has connection to reality.
Puck Headlines: Campbell, Sharks share the love
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:02:11 PST)
Here are your Evening Puck Headlines and Previews: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the...
Puck Daddy hockey rumors live chat
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:45:38 PST)
Barry Melrose has already taken the fall for the Tampa Bay Lightning ; will we see another coach fired in the...
NHL Power Poll: Quarter-pole questions
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:37:57 PST)
With the NHL's regular season a quarter of the way completed, we pose the biggest question facing each team in this week's rankings.
Puck Headlines: Another highlight for Patrick Roy, hockey dad
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:31:13 PST)
Here are your Morning Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest...
Review: 'Slap Shot 3: The Junior League' (2008)
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:20:43 PST)
Directed by Richard Martin. Screenplay by Brad Riddell. Starring Jeff Carlson, Steven Carlson, David Hanson,...
Fight Video: Sloppy Souray taken down by Lilja hammer
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:01:34 PST)
With Jesse Boulerice and Zack Stortini in the press box for the Edmonton Oilers last night, the forecast for...
Thursday's three stars: Chicago's Versteeg continues Stars' fade
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:28:41 PST)
No. 1 star: Kris Versteeg, Chicago Blackhawks The rookie is right in the race for the Calder Trophy , and...
Puck Headlines: Putting the foil on for 'Ode to Slap Shot' Night
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:58:17 PST)
Here are your Evening Puck Headlines and Previews: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the...
Oilers activate D Smid
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:16:02 PST)
The Edmonton Oilers on Thursday activated defenseman Ladislav Smid from injured reserve.
Brassard, Doughty lead Calder race; uh, who voted for Stamkos?
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:05:50 PST)
The Calder Trophy race this season is rather fascinating, in the sense that the crop of rookies are making such...
Tuesday's three stars: Ray of hope for Carolina offense
(Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:33:36 PST)
No. 1 star: Ray Whitney, Carolina Hurricanes Carolina's offense had been anemic entering its game with the...
Puck Headlines: Rick Tocchet's subtle digs at Barry Melrose?
(Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:20:38 PST)
Here are your Evening Puck Headlines and Previews: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the...
Puck Headlines: Would the Wild trade an injured Gaborik?
(Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:22:58 PST)
Here are your Morning Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest...
Monday's three stars: King Henrik rules on night for goalies
(Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:05:18 PST)
No. 1 star: Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers Mired in a losing streak and coming off a series of team...
