Finn Marceau is a Co-Editor of The Hockey News' Edmonton Oilers site. A native of northern Alberta, Finn has lived in Edmonton since 2018. When he's not writing about hockey, he's watching baseball with his cat, playing video games, or reading about history.
Oilers waiver claim Kasperi Kapanen came to Edmonton with low expectations, but he's seamlessly fit into the lineup and is becoming a favourite of fans and the coach.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored twice to help the Edmonton Oilers rally for a 3-2 win against the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored two goals to help the Edmonton Oilers beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2. Edmonton improved to 21-6-1 in its last 28 games.
Stuart Skinner makes 40 saves & Ryan Nugent-Hopkins records two goals on Saturday in a 3-2 victory over the Sabres at Rogers Place that lifts the Oilers into first place in the Pacific Division
Zach Hyman had two goals and an assist, Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-2 on Thursday night. Adam Henrique, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Kasperi Kapanen also scored for the Oilers,
With the game tied 2-2, Buffalo outshot Edmonton 11-1 to start the third period before Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored his second goal of the game, giving the Oilers their first lead of the afternoon. That tally was ultimately the game winner as the Sabres concluded their road trip with a 1-3-0 record.