Mike Comrie News

Down 2-0 early in the first to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night, Nashville coach Barry Trotz knew the next goal was going to be key.

Robert Nilsson of the Edmonton Oilers goes up the boards with the puck during a recent NHL game against the St.

Oilers defenceman Denis Grebeshkov will return to the lineup Tuesday against Los Angeles.

After a disappointing game against the Washington Capitals in which the Lightning lost 3-0 on Monday night, the team looks to get back on the winning track Wednesday night as they host the Edmonton Oilers , winners of three straight.

Stars captain Brenden Morrow is riding a five-game goal-scoring streak. Brenden Morrow can't be blamed for the Dallas Stars' inconsistent performances offensively over the last two weeks.

Patrick O'Sullivan scored twice in the second period and Jeff Deslauriers made 27 saves to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.

EDMONTON OILERS CENTRE PATRICK O'SULLIVAN: A strong work ethic, but stone-cold hands so far this season.

Gilbert Brule #67 of the Edmonton Oilers celebrates a goal against the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center on November 8, 2009 in Denver, Colorado.

The first step to survival for the struggling Edmonton Oilers? Ignore the NHL standings, ignore their abysmal road record, and ignore the team's remaining games, said defenceman Tom Gilbert.

The challenge for the Edmonton Oilers heading into a five-game road trip isn't as much about climbing into a playoff spot as it is about digging out of the NHL basement.

While the shot counter was deceivingly close, the Oilers were bombed in a 7-3 loss to theA Vancouver CanucksA on the first of a long road trip.

The Vancouver Canucks vowed not to take the injury-depleted Edmonton Oilers lightly Saturday night - and they backed it up on the scoreboard.

For those hungry for a few bites of post-Thanksgiving animosity with a dollop of whipped cream, the Sharks-Oilers game Friday night might be a good place to start.

As bad as things are for the Edmonton Oilers after a 3-1 loss to Los Angeles Wednesday, their circumstances could still get worse before they get better.

Edmonton Oilers at Rexall Place, 9 p.m. TV: Comcast SportsNet Radio: WGN 720-AM What to watch: The Oilers are banged up and had only 13 skaters finish Wednesday's 6-4 win over Colorado.

The Oilers head into tonight's game after a 5-2 loss at home to Chicago Saturday.

"We went through an incredible month here battling H1N1, concussions to major players like Souray, Staios and Hemsky.

After getting a long road trip off to a rousing start, the Central Division-leading Chicago Blackhawks aim to continue their recent successful ways in tonight's encounter with the Edmonton Oilers from Rexall Place.

Edmonton winger Mike Comrie is the latest Oiler to be sidelined. Comrie was a late scratch in Wednesday's 6-4 victory over the visiting Avalanche, as the Edmonton native continues to battle mononucleosis.

A day off paid off for Sam Gagner last night. After sitting out Monday's encounter in Columbus, the Edmonton Oilers centre was back in the lineup, scoring a goal and adding an assist in a 6-4 win over the Colorado Avalanche.