What year were the Boston Bruins founded?

The Boston Bruins were founded in 1924, by Charles Francis Adams.

When did the Boston Bruins play their first game?

They played their first game on Dec. 1, 1924, defeating the new Montreal Maroons 2-1 at Boston Arena.

Who is the current head coach of the Boston Bruins?

Jim Montgomery is the current head coach for the Boston Bruins.

Edmonton Oilers: News, Rumors, Schedule, Roster, Stats

The Edmonton Oilers were started in 1971 as one of the founding franchises of the World Hockey Association (WHA). After seven WHA seasons, which included a loss to the Winnipeg Jets in the last Avco Cup Final, the Oilers were one of the four teams to merge with the NHL. The Oilers experienced immediate success in the NHL by qualifying for the playoffs in their first 13 seasons, winning five Stanley Cups in the process. The 1980s Oilers teams were some of the best in league history and featured some of hockey’s most legendary names, including Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, and Paul Coffey. The 1990s were less kind to them and the team bottomed out in the 2010s, which resulted in them earning multiple first-overall picks, including Connor McDavid, who by all intents and purposes is the modern-day Gretzky.

Ex-Oilers Coach Shuns Team’s Playoff Games After Rough Exit

Jim Parsons | April 30, 2024April 30, 2024

It won’t be long before former Edmonton Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft lands on his feet again and is an NHL bench boss. It seems like every other day there is news throughout the league that a coach has been fired, the latest being Dave Hakstol of the Seattle Kraken. Woodcroft was and is a good coach who got caught up in a tailspin for the Oilers early in the 2023-24 season. To many, he was a scapegoat and was fired, even though he had a lot left to give. The Oilers understood at the time he wasn’t to blame. But,…

Oilers Are Better Built for a Deep Playoff Run Than in Years Past

Michael Golden | April 30, 2024April 30, 2024

The 2023–24 edition of the Edmonton Oilers give off a different energy than years past. They are the oldest team in the NHL, and their veteran maturity and playoff experience show on the ice. They have learned through past failures what is required to win in the Stanley Cup Playoffs: a team-wide commitment to defence. Their composure as a group is evident in the way they defend, and that’s the most significant difference with this season’s Oiler team. Defence and goaltending have been Edmonton’s undoing in the past several postseasons. They failed to prevent more than three goals per game…

Oilers News & Rumors: Skinner, Campbell, Desharnais, & the Power Play

Jim Parsons | April 30, 2024April 30, 2024

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Stuart Skinner posted his first-ever career playoff shutout, proving that the team has a legitimate playoff starting goaltender who can win them close games. Meanwhile, the Oilers recalled Jack Campbell and Philip Broberg to the main roster. Will Campbell play? Zach Hyman and Leon Draisaitl were caught on audio talking about how the Oilers’ power play is running roughshod over the Kings penalty kill, and there’s talk that the Oilers are looking at a long-term extension for Vincent Desharnais. Skinner Playing Well for Oilers Skinner shut the door in Game 4 for…

Today in Hockey History: April 30

Matthew Zator | April 30, 2024April 30, 2024

April 30 has been a very eventful day in National Hockey League history. An errant pass temporarily derailed a dynasty, multiple epic comebacks were completed, and records were set across the league. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time to relive all the best moments this date has had…

Oilers’ Skinner Silences Doubts With Great Play in Wins vs. Kings

Brian Swane | April 30, 2024April 30, 2024

After the first two games of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoff series between the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings, no Oilers player was under more pressure than Stuart Skinner. And in Games 3 and 4, no Oilers player stepped up more than Skinner. The Edmonton goaltender was sensational on…

Rumored Long-Term Deal for Desharnais Makes Sense for Oilers

Jim Parsons | April 29, 2024April 29, 2024

Reports that the Edmonton Oilers like Vincent Desharnais are not new. Dating back to when the team gave him a shot out of the AHL versus trading for a more established defenseman, he’s not let them down and has exceeded expectations. Reports had surfaced that the Oilers and Desharnais’ camp…

Oilers Shut Out Kings 1-0 in Game 4, Grab 3-1 Series Lead

Edgar Chaput | April 29, 2024April 29, 2024

After three matches during which one or both sides scored a flurry of goals, the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings engaged in a vintage, tightly contested, defensive battle on Sunday in Game 4. In theory, the result probably should have favored L.A. given Edmonton’s propensity to go for goals,…

Projected Lineups for the Oilers vs Kings – Game 4

Jim Bay | April 28, 2024April 28, 2024

The Edmonton Oilers will play the Los Angeles Kings in Game 4 of the NHL Playoff Series tonight at Crypto.com Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. Related: 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Hub (2P) Oilers at (3P) Kings Western Conference First Round, Game 4…

Maple Leafs’ and Oilers’ Core Comparisons Can Finally Stop

Jim Parsons | April 28, 2024April 28, 2024

Neither series is over, but following a Game 4 disaster and infighting among the Toronto Maple Leafs’s top stars, it’s going to be next to impossible for the Leafs to fight back in their series with the Boston Bruins. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers are up 2-1 in their series on…

NHL’s Longest Active Playoff Streaks

Ryan Gagne | April 28, 2024April 28, 2024

The NHL plays 82 regular season games, and out of 32 teams, only 16 advance to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, one of professional sports’ most challenging tournaments to win a league championship. Even though 21 of the league’s current franchises have won the Stanley Cup, it’s not so easy qualifying…

Oilers’ 1999 Series vs. Stars: The Closest Sweep in Team History

Brian Swane | April 28, 2024April 28, 2024

Of the dozens upon dozens of postseason series that the Edmonton Oilers have played in their NHL history, their 1999 Western Conference Quarter-Finals match-up with the Dallas Stars is probably one of the least remembered. The entire series lasted less than one week. Game 1 began just after 6:30 p.m….

Kings Need to Learn From Their Game 3 Loss

Michael Ostrower | April 27, 2024April 27, 2024

The Los Angeles Kings fell 6-1 to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of the opening round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. From puck drop to the final horn, they were embarrassed on home ice. While they are only down 2-1 in the series, they have some serious room…

Evander Kane Mocks Reporter While Embracing Playoff “Drama”

Jim Parsons | April 27, 2024April 27, 2024

Evander Kane clearly sees and hears the opinions of the local media covering the Edmonton Oilers. While most players probably choose to stay as far away from the thoughts and critiques of media personalities as they can, Kane seems to be well aware of what others are saying. In fact,…

Oilers’ 3 Most Incredible Stats From Game 3 Win vs. Kings

Brian Swane | April 27, 2024April 27, 2024

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 6-1 in Game 3 of the 2024 Western Conference First Round at Crypto.com Arena on Friday (April 26). Edmonton now leads the Stanley Cup Playoffs best-of-seven series 2-1. Related: Oilers Pound Kings 6-1 in Game 3 for a 2-1 Series Lead Leon…

Oilers Pound Kings 6-1 in Game 3 for a 2-1 Series Lead

Edgar Chaput | April 27, 2024April 27, 2024

The Edmonton Oilers have snatched back home-ice advantage in their first round series against the Los Angeles Kings. After a shock defeat at home in Game 2, Edmonton came, saw, and conquered their opponents in Los Angeles on Friday night, 6-1. Whatever seed of doubt the Kings believed they might…

Projected Lineups for the Oilers vs Kings – Game 3

Jim Bay | April 26, 2024April 26, 2024

The Edmonton Oilers take on the Los Angeles Kings tonight at Crypto.com Arena for Game 3 of the first-round playoff series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. Related: 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Hub (2P) OILERS at (3P) KINGS Western Conference First Round, Game…

McDavid’s Stirring Locker Room Speech Captures Oilers’ Confidence

Jim Parsons | April 26, 2024April 28, 2024

The Edmonton Oilers are heading into an important Game 3 versus the Los Angeles Kings on Friday night. If the Oilers win, they go up 2-1 in the series and steal home-ice advantage back. If they lose, they put themselves in a tricky situation, needing to win Game 4 to…

Oilers & Skinner Need Bounce-Back Performance vs. Kings in Game 3

Michael Golden | April 26, 2024April 26, 2024

After dominating in Game 1, the Edmonton Oilers faced a setback in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Kings, who evened the series with an overtime win. Now at 1-1 for the third consecutive year, the Oilers head to Los Angeles for Game 3. Edmonton will seek crucial bounce-back performances…

4 Major Reasons the Oilers’ Power Play Is Unstoppable

Jim Parsons | April 25, 2024April 25, 2024

The Edmonton Oilers’ power play is perhaps the most lethal weapon in the NHL. Firing at 57.1% in the playoffs over two games, it’s a deterrent for teams and a largely unstoppable force. When it doesn’t score, it is typically because the opposition’s goalie stole one or often by luck….

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Oilers FAQ

What year were the Edmonton Oilers founded?

The Edmonton Oilers were started in 1971 as one of the founding franchises of the World Hockey Association (WHA).

When did the Edmonton Oilers play their first game?

The Edmonton Oilers played their first NHL game on Oct. 10, 1979. They played the Chicago Black Hawks and lost 4-2.

Who is the current head coach of the Edmonton Oilers?

Kris Knoblauch is the current head coach for the Edmonton Oilers.