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'Everyone's contributed': Roster depth key to playoff success, Edmonton Oilers say
Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have long been the engines of the Edmonton Oilers. Now the rest of the roster is rolling, too, as the team pushes for another deep playoff run.
'We have a lot of belief': Edmonton Oilers optimistic for Western Conference final
The Edmonton Oilers know they weren't the favourites heading into their second-round playoff series against the Golden Knights. It didn't matter.
'I can trust myself': Olympic fencing medal brings confidence for Hamilton's Eleanor Harvey
Eleanor Harvey made history when she stepped onto the podium in Paris. Winning bronze in individual women's foil — Canada's first Olympic fencing medal — was only the beginning.
Oilers confident in first-round series with Pickard as starting goalie
Goaltender Calvin Pickard started the playoff series on the bench. Now, he plays a critical role as the Oilers approach Game 6 in the lead.
Edmonton Oilers push L.A. Kings to brink of elimination with Game 5 win
Zach Hyman knows people started counting the Oilers out after Edmonton stumbled to start this season's playoff campaign. The team didn't give up and, on Tuesday, that persistence was rewarded with a 3-1 win over the L.A. Kings in Game 5.
Edmonton Oilers look to regroup after Game 2 loss to L.A. Kings
For Leon Draisaitl, the answer is easy — the Edmonton Oilers simply need to find another gear.
Oilers defenceman Brett Kulak races from daughter's birth to playoff game
Instead of skating with his teammates ahead of Game 1 against the Los Angeles Kings, Brett Kulak was on a flight after briefly returning home for the birth of his second daughter.
Veteran Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner happy to snap 15-season playoff drought
Jeff Skinner has experienced a lot over 1,078 NHL games. The energy and excitement of a playoff game, though, have eluded him so far.
Quinn's landmark goal helps Vancouver Rise top Calgary Wild in Northern Super League's inaugural match
Vancouver Rise FC defeated Calgary Wild FC 1-0 in the Northern Super League's inaugural match on Wednesday. Canadian women's national team midfielder Quinn entered lore by converting a penalty kick in the 22nd minute, scoring the first goal in league history.
Rose scores, Canadian women's soccer team blanks Argentina 3-0
Jade Rose scored her first goal for Canada's women's soccer team, helping the country to a 3-0 victory over Argentina in a friendly matchup on Friday.