Dustin Penner News

Jonathan Toews scored a pair of goals and dished out an assist, as the Chicago Blackhawks won their sixth straight game with a 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers at Rexall Place.

Let's cut right to the chase. Yes, Dustin Penner has noticed. People are suggesting the big winger from Winkler be considered for a spot on the Canadian Olympic team.

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Sheldon Souray is tripped up by Atlanta Thrashers center Chris Thorburn at their NHL hockey game in the first period in Atlanta, Georgia, November 15, 2009.

One of the advantages enjoyed by the Oilers early on in the season was that they could roll any of their four lines and expect some level of offensive spark and defensive competence.

Oilers' slump continues in Columbus Edmonton Oilers' Ladislav Smid, left, of the Czech Republic, tries to score against Columbus Blue Jackets' Mathieu Garon, centre, as Rostislav Klesla defends during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, November 16, 2009.

They had been in town waiting around half a week for this contest. Yet the Edmonton Oilers were unable to exploit a quirk in the schedule and fell 3-2 to the Atlanta Thrashers, who were playing their third game in four days.

Edmonton Oilers' Andrew Cogliano, left, and Atlanta Thrashers' Eric Boulton fight for the puck during the first period on Sunday in Atlanta.

Edmonton left wing Liam Reddox was knocked out of the Oilers' 3-1 loss at Buffalo when he was rammed headfirst into the boards by Clarke MacArthur late in the third period.

ATLANTA a ' So, how are things going for the sick and lame Edmonton Oilers? They lost a player, Fernando Pisani, on Thursday.

The Edmonton Oilers' inability to score the tying goal during a five-minute power play in the final six minutes of their NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres cost them two points on Wednesday night.

Tim Connolly, Drew Stafford, and Thomas Vanek of the Buffalo Sabres celebrate Stafford's goal in the first period against the Edmonton Oilers at HSBC Arena on Nov.

It's been a long time since the Edmonton Oilers have been able to pull out a victory in the nation's capital.

Sam Gagner hugs Edmonton Oilers teammate Dustin Penner after Penner's second goal of the game tied the score 4-4 in a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Rexall Place on Oct.

Oilers defenceman Steve Staois, right, is beaten at the blue-line by Senators forward Jason Spezza.

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.

Ladislav Smid had a point. Heading into their game against the Ottawa Senators Tuesday, the Edmonton Oilers defenceman figured it wouldn't be the last time he was asked about the proposed Dany Heatley trade.

EDMONTON a ' The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Tom Gilbert to a six-year, $24-million US contract.

There's been no luck o' the Irish for Patrick O'Sullivan, with that O in his name standing for how many goals he's got in the last eight games.

Centre Shawn Horcoff leads Oilers forwards in average ice time per game and is second to Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby in faceoffs taken this season.

Despite this being their last home game before going on the road for five games -- where they have just one win -- the Oilers played with little emotion, no jump and created few scoring chances.