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387-pound man competes in first ultra marathon after shedding half his weight

One Edmonton Oilers fan got a bit too rowdy during the third period of Wednesday night’s playoff game at Rogers Place. In the moments after Oilers forward Josh Samanski scored an electric game-tying goal to even the score at 4-4, the Oilers had all the momentum in Game 2. Rogers Place was rocking, and it was looking like Edmonton was about to find a way to get another come-from-behind victory. But that momentum was halted after a fan threw something onto the ice.

Fan throws cooked bird onto Edmonton ice and it may have hurt the Oilers

Edmonton Oilers fans better be prepared to stay up really late if they hope to watch every game next season. Alberta’s government has made the decision to stay on permanent daylight saving time, choosing to do so less than two months after B. C. did the same.

Edmonton Oilers game times will be affected by Alberta's daylight saving switch

The Edmonton Oilers aren’t just losing the special teams battle against the Anaheim Ducks; they’re getting absolutely dominated through two games.

What McDavid said about struggling Edmonton Oilers power play

Stuart Skinner’s playoff struggles have followed him after being traded away from the Edmonton Oilers. The Edmonton native has a history of struggling in the postseason, having lost the starting job for the Oilers in each of the last two seasons. It’s part of the reason why the Oilers traded him to the Pittsburgh Penguins earlier this season, but a change of scenery has not helped Skinner exorcise his playoff demons.

Ex-Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner is struggling in the playoffs again

A famous streamer nearly got kicked out of an Edmonton Oilers playoff game earlier this week. N3on, a popular Kick streamer who has amassed over 1.5 million followers on Instagram, was in the Alberta capital earlier this week and took in Game 1 of the Oilers’ first-round playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks. The American personality live-streamed a large chunk of his Edmonton visit, which included a trip to Kingsway Mall to pick up Oilers gear before heading to Rogers Place on Monday night.

Famous streamer N3on nearly got kicked out of Edmonton Oilers playoff game

The Canadian men’s national soccer team is prepping to play a FIFA World Cup tune-up match in Edmonton, and it’s looking like a massive crowd will take it in.

Huge crowd expected at Commonwealth Stadium for Canada Soccer match in Edmonton

Edmonton Oilers broadcasts on Sportsnet will look a little different when the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin. When the Oilers series against the Anaheim Ducks gets underway on Monday, a familiar face won’t be in his usual spot on the broadcasts.

Gene Principe not part of the Edmonton Oilers playoff game broadcast crew

An American broadcaster was apparently thrilled with the Anaheim Ducks’ 6-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night.

Oilers fans think American announcer sounded biased against Edmonton

The Ottawa Senators are back in the playoffs, but things haven’t gone well so far. What’s to blame? According to many Sens fans, it’s all due to a corny, yet catchy, hype song.

Viral playoff song creator reacts to cursing the Ottawa Senators

Conor McGregor is widely recognized by fans around the globe as being one of the best hockey players in the world. That was the exact reaction many hockey fans, particularly Canadians, had after Liberal MP Wayne Long confused the famous UFC fighter with Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid while speaking in Parliament this past week.

Conor McGregor has hilarious response after Canadian politician mistakes him for McDavid

The Edmonton Oilers are looking to make another deep playoff run this Spring. With the team set to open up their first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night, expectations remain sky-high for the Oilers. Connor McDavid is signed through the next two seasons, meaning that the pressure to win the Stanley Cup has never been higher in the Alberta capital.

What NHL experts are predicting for Edmonton Oilers-Anaheim Ducks playoff series

The Edmonton Oilers are set to begin their postseason on Monday night, but demand for tickets doesn’t seem to be as high as you’d expect.

Are Edmonton Oilers playoff tickets selling slower this year?

The wait is nearly over as the Edmonton Oilers prepare for their playoff opener against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night.

What Edmonton Oilers players said before Game 1 against Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers had to get a game-saving play in the dying seconds of Game 1 against the Anaheim Ducks. Kasperi Kapanen was the hero of Monday night, netting two goals in the playoff opener, including the eventual game-winner with just under two minutes left in regulation. It was the most important part of Edmonton’s 4-3 victory, but the second-most critical came in the dying seconds after his goal.

Ekholm’s subtle stick saved the day in Edmonton Oilers playoff opener

It’s not often you get to suit up for your hometown team in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but Colton Dach is doing just that with the Edmonton Oilers.

Edmonton's Colton Dach embracing Oilers playoff 'bash brother' role

The vibes are high for the Edmonton Oilers after a thrilling Game 1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. It was a stressful win for the team, having overcome a third-period deficit and then scoring the game-winner in the dying minutes of regulation. Kasperi Kapanen and Jason Dickinson were the unexpected heroes of the playoff opener, notching two goals apiece, while Connor Ingram locked things down between the pipes.

Edmonton Oilers' Ingram was full of jokes after first playoff win

The Edmonton Oilers are looking to take a 2-0 series lead over the Anaheim Ducks, but they’ll have to do it with a different lineup.

Edmonton Oilers could be making multiple line changes for Game 2

Once the Stanley Cup Playoffs roll around, there may not be a louder place on Earth than Rogers Place. Edmonton Oilers fans have earned a reputation as being among the loudest and most exciting fan bases in the playoffs over the past couple of seasons. Whether it’s deafening chants before the game, the emotional singing of “O Canada,” or the rowdy cheering inside and out of the arena, Edmonton is an experience during the postseason.

New Oilers players were blown away by Edmonton playoff atmosphere

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here, which means one thing: a new wave of WAG jackets. For those unfamiliar, the WAG jacket has become an annual tradition for the wives and girlfriends (WAGs) of NHL players in the playoffs. The group of WAGs from each team will get together and wear matching jackets to support their loved ones.

McDavid's wife Lauren reveals Edmonton Oilers new WAG playoff jackets

Bands of heavy snow are possible tonight through Saturday morning, with locally rapid snow accumulation and poor visibility. 

Rapidly deteriorating weather conditions are expected with reduced visibilities in heavy snow over localized areas. Snowfall totals will be highly variable, but some areas may see quick accumulations of up to 10 cm of snow.

Blowing snow is also possible overnight tonight and into Friday afternoon, causing poor visibility.

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