Flashback Friday: Looking at the which Oilers represented their country at the 1998 and 2002 Olympics
The upcoming 2026 Olympics will see the Edmonton Oilers represented by Connor McDavid for Team Canada and Leon Draisaitl and Josh Samanski for Team Germany. This marks the first Olympics with NHL players since 2014, with a historical look back at Oilers participants in the 1998 and 2002 Olympics, where the Oilers had significant representation but faced mixed results.
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Game Recap Hurricanes 6 Oilers 3 03 01 2
In a disappointing matchup, the Edmonton Oilers fell 6-3 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night at Rogers Place. Zach Hyman scored twice, bringing his season total to 27 goals, but the Oilers were outshot 32-16 and could not keep pace with the Hurricanes, who scored twice in the final minute to secure the victory.
Oilers outplayed by Hurricanes in 6-3 loss as up-and-down stretch continues: Recap, Reaction and Highlights
In a disappointing matchup, the Edmonton Oilers were outclassed by the Carolina Hurricanes, suffering a 6-3 defeat. Despite a strong start with a goal from Zach Hyman, the Oilers struggled to maintain momentum as the Hurricanes answered back quickly and controlled much of the game, outshooting Edmonton 32-16.