Mark Spector
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Senior columnist Mark Spector is one of Canada’s leading voices on the NHL. Based in Edmonton, Spector gives Canadian hockey fans exclusive insight into the goings-on in NHL franchises while offering opinion and analysis of the Oilers.
Coyotes end a disappointing Arizona tenure in emotional fashion against Oilers
Mark Spector
The Coyotes never really won much during their time in Arizona. But still, after a win against the Oilers, Mullett Arena was filled with 4,600 fans bidding farewell to their team and its staff.
Coyotes determined to go out with a bang in front of angry, heartbroken fans
Mark Spector
Oilers shrug off loss that all but hands Pacific crown to Canucks
Mark Spector
After playing their third consecutive game without Connor McDavid, the Oilers appear content entering the post-season as the Pacific’s second seed. A loss to the Canucks on Saturday made that pretty much a sure thing.
Oilers still control fate in Pacific race ahead of critical showdown vs. Canucks
Mark Spector
The Edmonton Oilers are still in control of first place in the Pacific — if only barely — heading into Saturday's game No. 79. Hey, sometimes the last horse out of the gates beats everyone else to the wire.
Arizona Coyotes try to stay focused as expected move to Utah looms
Mark Spector
Oilers finding groove, pull off convincing win without McDavid
Mark Spector
Even though some of the regulars weren't on the ice, the Oilers delivered a statement win over the Golden Knights ahead of a possible playoff series.
Why Oilers should embrace potential first-round series vs. Golden Knights
Mark Spector
As the Oilers and Golden Knights meet tonight for the final time before the playoffs begin, could this be the time Edmonton finally gets over the hump?
Oilers face questions in final stretch as McDavid deals with injury
Mark Spector
Oilers' drawn penalties, momentum shifts will continue to churn victories
Mark Spector
Though Derek Ryan didn't score the Oilers' game-winner, he drew the penalty that led to it. And his teammates know, that's just as important.