Tag: NHL
Shop Till You Drop!: Peter Chiarelli’s 2018 Shopping List
Updated:Before I started ‘The Oilers Rig’ back in the summer of 2013, I used to (and, well, still do) read…
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Should They Stay Or Should They Go?
Updated:With the season now complete, the focus in Edmonton will turn to which players should return next season. I think…
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The Nightmare Is Over
Updated:Without a shred of doubt in my mind, the most disappointing season in Edmonton Oilers history is finally over. When…
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Facts and figures: Penguins 50th regular season achievements
Updated:Pittsburgh finished their 50th regular season last Friday evening with an even 100 points. This was the 11th-best team in…
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2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs Series Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Winnipeg Jets
Updated:Minnesota Wild 3.05 Goals For Per Game (11th in the NHL) 2.79 Goals Against Per Game (11th in the NHL)…
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Wild Sweep Sharks in Record-filled 6-3 Win Over San Jose
Updated:This probably confirms my identity as a Generation X’er, but do you remember Choose Your Own Adventure books? These were…
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The Broncos
Updated:Yesterday was a tough day. Yesterday was a day that we never wish upon anyone. On Friday evening, numerous families…
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Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. San Jose Sharks 4/7/18 @ 9:30PM CST at SAP Center
Updated:Minnesota Wild (44-26-11) 99pts 3rd in the Central 3.01 Goals For Per Game (12th in the NHL) 2.79 Goals Against…
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Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Los Angeles Kings 4/5/18 @ 9:30PM at Staples Center
Updated:Minnesota Wild (44-26-10) 98pts 3rd in the Central 3.00 Goals For Per Game (13th in the NHL) 2.76 Goals Against…
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Changes Made to Coach’s Challenge – Goaltender Interference Rule
Updated:The NHL announced that the Board of Governors has approved the changes to Rule 78.7 (ii) Coach’s Challenge – Goaltender…
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Conservative Play in 3rd Period Dooms Wild in 3-1 Loss to Anaheim
Updated:A new TV series I have started to watch is The Terror on AMC. Its based on a true story…
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All eyes will be on John Tavares in Islanders’ home finale
Thursday night’s game against the New York Rangers will mean nothing at the end of the day for the 2017-18…
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Andrej Sekera’s Season Is Over
An injury filled 2017-18 season for Andrej Sekera will end with the veteran rearguard on the injured reserve. According to…
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Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Anaheim Ducks 4/4/18 @ 9:00PM CST at Honda Center
Updated:Minnesota Wild (44-25-10) 98pts 3rd in the Central 3.03 Goals For Per Game (11th in the NHL) 2.76 Goals Against…
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Heavy Hockey Vs. Speed And Skill Is a Fake Argument
Updated:There are two factions of Edmonton Oiler fans, both very much dug into their sides and not really willing to…
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Spoiler Alert: Islanders hold off Flyers in 5-4 win
NEW YORK — The Islanders wanted to play spoilers on Tuesday night, and they did just that. Despite allowing a three-goal…
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Islanders still coming to terms with disappointing season
Updated:NEW YORK — It’s been a frustrating end to a frustrating season as the Islanders wind down to the final few…
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No Suter, No Problem as Wild Shut Down the Oilers 3-0
Updated:There is a saying in sports, its not how you start but how you finish. You can start out on…
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Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Edmonton Oilers 4/2/18 @ 7:00PM CST at Xcel Energy Center
Updated:Minnesota Wild (43-25-10) 96pts 3rd in the Central 3.03 Goals For Per Game (11th in the NHL) 2.79 Goals Against…
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Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars 3/31/18 @ 7:00PM CST at American Airlines Arena
Minnesota Wild (43-24-10) 96pts 3rd in the Central 3.05 Goals For Per Game (11th in the NHL) 2.78 Goals Against…
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Dumba’s 4-point Night Powers Wild to 5-2 Win Over Dallas
Updated:With outlets like Netflix, Hulu, etc people have a plethora of options for binge watching of TV series whether from…
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Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars 3/29/18 @ 7:00PM CST at Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild (42-24-10) 94pts 3rd in the Central 3.03 Goals For Per Game (11th in the NHL) 2.79 Goals Against…
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The Edmonton Oilers Haven’t Turned a Corner, McDavid Has Simply Covered
Updated:Over the last three weeks, I’ve seen people talk about how the Edmonton Oilers have finally turned the corner and…
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The Edmonton Oilers Haven't Turned a Corner, McDavid Has Simply Covered
Over the last three weeks, I’ve seen people talk about how the Edmonton Oilers have finally turned the corner and…
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Wild Earn Valuable Point in 2-1 Shootout Loss to Nashville
Goaltender interference seems to be more of a fine line these days. At times, goaltenders can be ran over and…
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Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Nashville Predators 3/27/18 @ 7:00PM CST at Bridgestone Arena
Updated:Minnesota Wild (42-24-9) 93pts 3rd in the Central 3.05 Goals For Per Game (11th in the NHL) 2.81 Goals Against…
Read more »Tips to selecting the winner of the Stanley Cup
NHL teams have between 7 and 9 games remaining for their season, so we can be fairly well assured of…
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Late surge by Wild not enough in 2-1 overtime loss to Bruins
There must be someone at the NHL that laughs when they look at the schedule this time of year. A…
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Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Boston Bruins 3/25/18 @ 6:30PM CST at Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild (42-24-8) 92pts 3rd in the Central 3.08 Goals For Per Game (11th in the NHL) 2.82 Goals Against…
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