Oilersnation Pre Game Podcast with Tyler Yaremchuk

After blowing an early 2-0 and eventually losing 3-2 in overtime to the Buffalo Sabres, the Edmonton Oilers will continue their five-game road trip this morning with a matchup against the Boston Bruins. While the Bruins have racked up the second-most points in the league, they are currently in a bit of a weird funk. On one hand, they have lost two in a row, to Columbus and New Jersey, and have just four wins in their last ten games. At the same time, they have five OT or SO losses in that span and have still managed to at least grab points in nine of their last ten games. They are getting healthy as well with Charlie McAvoy returning to the lineup.

This morning, or afternoon depending on what time zone you're in for the game, the Oilers will look to pick up at least a point for a third straight game. for a while, afternoon games were considered the Oilers kryptonite but, the team is actually 2-0-1 so far this early in Saturday matinee games (wins over NYR and PIT. Also an OTL to the Stars).  Plenty to get to in this morning's Pre Game Pod (pres. by YEG Burger) and I was even joined it studio by a special guest! Download it right here in the article or by heading to Apple Podcasts, Spotifty, or Google Play!

After a thrilling win over the New York Rangers on New Year's Eve, the Oilers will look to win back-to-back games for the first time since November 23/24 as they begin a five-game road trip tonight with a matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. It's been a rough stretch for the Oilers but luckily for them, they get a matchup tonight against a Sabres team that also really struggled in the month of December. Buffalo has dropped four in a row and have just three wins in their last ten games.

Some lineup changes to go through and more in today's Pre Game Podcast (pres. by YEG Burger)!

After being picked apart by their provincial rivals on Friday night, the Oilers return to action tonight with a match for a matchup against the New York Rangers. The Oilers are stuck in a rut right now. They're 2-7-1 in their last ten games and have just one win in their last six home games. It's currently a very dark time around Oilersnation but the team has a great chance to bounce back tonight as they take on a team that they've had some recent success against. The Oilers beat the Rangers 4-1 earlier this season and have picked up wins in three straight games against New York.

There will be some fresh faces in the lineup tonight as both Kailer Yamamoto and William Laggesson have been recalled from Bakersfield. Both will be in the lineup tonight and it will be Laggesson's first career NHL game. Lots of other lineup changes to discuss heading into tonight's game as Head Coach Dave Tippett is opting to put Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on separate lines.

I broke it all down in the Pre Game Podcast (pres. by YEG Burger)!

When the schedule came out over the summer, there was one game that I immediatley circled on my calendar. It was the first Battle of Alberta and the time has finally come. It's the Oilers vs the Flames. It's the first meeting since these two teams swung a stunning offseason deal that saw Milan Lucic head south and James Neal join the Oilers. There is more than just bragging rights between the fan bases on the line tonight. There are a handful of players looking to make their former clubs look stupid for letting them go and, for the first time in what seems like forever, these two teams are battling for a playoff spot.

I go through some important lineup notes and some interesting locker room audio in today's Pre Game Podcast (pres. by YEG Burger)! Download it right here in the article, or, by heading to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Play!

After taking down the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night, the Edmonton Oilers will look to win a second straight game for the first time since November 24th tonight as they head to Vancouver to take on a Canucks team that sits just four points back of the Oilers with two games in hand. This is their final game until the Christmas break but the Oilers cannot afford to mail it in early. This is a crucial game for them and their playoff hopes.

I take you through the expected lineups for both sides and give you some key numbers ahead of tonight's game in the Pre Game Pod (pres. by YEG Burger)!

One word to sum up the Oilers' loss to the Penguins: frustrating. They needed a save from Mike Smith, a big powerplay goal, or a goaltender interference call to go their way. They didn't get any of those and now their playoff spot in the Pacific Division is in jeopardy. Tonight, they'll need to play desperate hockey as they welcome the Montreal Canadiens to Rogers Place.

If you're looking for a reason to believe the Oilers could win tonight, look no further than their recent history against Montreal. In the last three seasons, they have a record of 4-1-1 against the Canadiens. Last season, in two games, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl combined for nine points in two games.

Plenty of storylines to discuss heading into a massive game for the Oilers. I broke it all down in today's Pre Game Pod (pres. by YEG Burger)!

After dropping a close, one-goal decision to the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night, the Oilers return home to face the Pittsburgh Penguins. With just three games to go until the Christmas break and the Oilers clinging to a playoff spot, this weekend's games are crucial.

With Sidney Crosby and a pair of big-name defensemen not in the lineup for the Penguins, the Oilers certainly have a chance tonight. I go through all the injury notes, some interesting lineup decisions from Dave Tippett, and more in today's Pre Game Pod (pres. by YEG Burger)!

After snapping out of their four-game losing streak on Monday, the Oilers will look to wrap up their brief two-game road trip tonight with another victory as they roll into St. Louis to take on the defending Stanley Cup Champions. The Blues are red-hot right now with wins in their last three games. Not only are they getting wins, but they're dominating play as well. They've held their opponent to under 30 shots on goal in each of their last three wins and have fired over 35 shots on goal in their last two games. Tonight will be another very tough test for the Oilers.

I go through some interesting numbers and more ahead of tonight's game between the Blues and Oilers in the Pre Game Podcast (pres. by YEG Burger)!

The Edmonton Oilers will look to snap out of their season-long four-game losing streak tonight as they begin a quick two-game road trip from Dallas. The Oilers are facing some serious adversity right now and if they don't start winning soon then they will find themselves on the outside looking in when it comes to the Western Conference playoff race.

 I went through the new lines and some big numbers to get you set for tonight's matchup in the Pre Game Podcast (pres. by YEG Burger)!

For the first time this season, the Oilers have lost three games in a row and that comfortable lead they once enjoyed at the top of the Pacific Division has completely withered away and now they'll have to string together some wins just to stay in a playoff spot. Tonight, they welcome the Toronto Maple Leafs to Rogers Place.

I go through all the numbers and lineup notes in the Pre Game Podcast (pres. by YEG Burger) and let you hear from Oilers Head Coach Dave Tippett ahead of tonight's game.