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Derek van Diest

Edmonton

Regional Writer at NHL.com

Regional Writer for https://t.co/H9xpQca0mT covering Western Canada. Cowboys fan, Chilean and Canadian national soccer teams supporter. Opinions are my own.

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  • Oilers 'very comfortable' with physical play against Panthers in Final

    1 day ago | nhl.com | Derek van Diest

    Edmonton 'accepted the challenge' in Game 1, matching Florida with 51 hits June 05, 2025 EDMONTON -- The Edmonton Oilers view every hit they deliver to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final as an investment. As such, they have plenty of players willing to make a contribution.

  • Ekholm key for Oilers in Game 1 win after missing 1st 15 playoff games with undisclosed injury

    1 day ago | nhl.com | Derek van Diest

    Defenseman logs 25:19 on top pair, ties game in 3rd period to help put Edmonton ahead in Stanley Cup Final June 05, 2025 EDMONTON -- Mattias Ekholm made a major contribution for the Edmonton Oilers in his second game back from a serious injury.

  • Brown likely to return for Oilers in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

    2 days ago | nhl.com | Derek van Diest

    Forward missed last 2 of previous round with undisclosed injury, ‘excited’ for rematch against Panthers June 04, 2025 EDMONTON -- Connor Brown is expected to return for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers at Rogers Place on Wednesday (8 p.m. ET; CBC, TVAS, SN, TNT, truTV, MAX).

  • Skinner thriving for Oilers after getting over losing in Cup Final last season

    3 days ago | nhl.com | Derek van Diest

    Entering rematch with Panthers, goalie says ‘it took me a little while’ to process disappointment June 04, 2025 EDMONTON -- Stuart Skinner admitted he needed to be honest with himself while dealing with the disappointment of losing in the Stanley Cup Final last season to properly focus on another run at a championship this season.

  • Jeff Skinner relishing run to Stanley Cup Final with Oilers

    4 days ago | nhl.com | Derek van Diest

    Veteran forward completing 1st career playoff appearance after joining Edmonton last offseason June 02, 2025 EDMONTON -- Jeff Skinner is willing to play his part for the Edmonton Oilers in their quest to win the Stanley Cup, even if it means stepping aside until needed.

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Derek Van Diest
Derek Van Diest @DerekVanDiest
13 May 25

The #Oilers win 3-0 in Game 4, go up 3-1. Skinner with shutout.

Derek Van Diest
Derek Van Diest @DerekVanDiest
13 May 25

An extremely astute reporter asked McDavid if he felt the #Oilers still had their best game in them, similar to Game 5 against L.A. "I feel like that, I feel it's building and we're getting there. We'll see tonight." ... They are two-thirds of the way there. #GoldenKnights #NHL

Derek Van Diest
Derek Van Diest @DerekVanDiest
13 May 25

RT @NHLPR: Connor McDavid factored on the @EdmontonOilers' third goal of the night and moved one away from the longest postseason assist st…