It was at "Wally's Coliseum," as the Gretzky family nicknamed the backyard rink, that the Great One began his journey to NHL superstardom -- skating countless miles and playing hundreds of games from dawn until well after dark, with siblings and friends weaving in and out of bleach bottles placed as a stickhandling obstacle course.

Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl scored his 29th goal in the first five minute of a game in a 3-2 loss to the Washington Capitals.

Wayne Gretzky and Evander Kane have been in the headlines after both attended Donald Trump's inauguration ball as he became the 47th president of the United States of America.

Former Edmonton Oilers forward Wayne Gretzky, who is a four-time NHL Stanley Cup champion, attended Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony on January 20. Trump has begun his second term as U.

As Alex Ovechkin chases down Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record, the Edmonton Oilers made quite a gesture toward the Washington Capitals captain.

NHL legend Wayne Gretzky was spotted at Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday after the incoming president teased "The Great One" as the next Canadian leader.

Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist in the Oilers' 5-3 win against the Wild on Wednesday night, passing Jari Kurri for second all time in points in franchise history.

If the best revenge is living well, then consider the Edmonton Oilers even for whatever score they had to settle, real or imagined, with the Vancouver Canucks. The Oilers are Stanley Cup contenders one point out of first place in the Pacific Division while the Canucks are a middling soap opera currently outside of a playoff spot.

As Alex Ovechkin chases down Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record, the Edmonton Oilers made quite a gesture toward the Washington Capitals captain. Ovechkin and the Capitals are visiting ...

Alexander Ovechkin is thrilled that his Washington Capitals will face an Edmonton Oilers team without Connor McDavid.

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is no stranger to passion. Passion is what's powered the 39-year-old to great heights over the course of his 20-year career, as he now sits just 21 goals away from passing Wayne Gretzky for the most in NHL history. It's also landed him in some heated moments.