That is why teams like the Edmonton Oilers (and others) have more players than they need for a game. Extra, just in case.

Heiskanen is expected to miss extended time with a knee injury suffered Tuesday night against the Golden Knights.

Dallas Stars defenseman John Klingberg (3 ... (Tom Fox / Staff Photographer) The Edmonton Oilers signed free agent defenseman John Klingberg to a one-year contract on Friday, the team announced.

Against a premier team like the Oilers just a night later ... It is hoped that the Avalanche will return ready to go on a run ...

Perhaps the most attractive acquisition target for Edmonton at the deadline is Karel Vejmelka of the Utah Hockey Club. His ...

The Oilers made it to the Conference Finals against Dallas last season, and they’ve been a good team for a while. The Colorado Avalanche won the Cup recently and lost to the Stars in the second ...

This is a very solid piece to bring in for Dallas. As for Ceci, he brings extensive playoff experience to the table. He ...

The Stars added to its lineup, acquiring Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci from the Sharks. What does it mean for the Stars, and ...

Meanwhile, Calvin Pickard -- Skinner's backup -- has started as the favorite in 15 games. In those matchups, the Oilers are ...

While the Sharks are losing arguably their two most prominent pending UFAs, the first-round selection adds a legitimate ...

Take the Edmonton Oilers as an example ... and Robert Thomas are finding a home here away from the top unit. The Stars are also a road favorite in the late feature, rolling into Anaheim on ...

Take the Edmonton Oilers as an example ... 10:30 p.m., Honda Center Watch live on ESPN+ and Hulu Stars (-1.5, +115), -230 money line Ducks (+1.5, -135), +195 money line Total 5.5: (Over -120 ...