Mike Comrie News

"We went through an incredible month here battling H1N1, concussions to major players like Souray, Staios and Hemsky.

After getting a long road trip off to a rousing start, the Central Division-leading Chicago Blackhawks aim to continue their recent successful ways in tonight's encounter with the Edmonton Oilers from Rexall Place.

Edmonton winger Mike Comrie is the latest Oiler to be sidelined. Comrie was a late scratch in Wednesday's 6-4 victory over the visiting Avalanche, as the Edmonton native continues to battle mononucleosis.

A day off paid off for Sam Gagner last night. After sitting out Monday's encounter in Columbus, the Edmonton Oilers centre was back in the lineup, scoring a goal and adding an assist in a 6-4 win over the Colorado Avalanche.

After Wednesday's come-from-behind win over the Colorado Avs, a blogger like myself had a plethora of story lines to select from.

Oilers snap skid against Avs Edmonton Oilers and their fans celebrate Sam Gagner's goal against the Colorado Avalanche during second-period NHL action at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alta.

Sam Gagner, the Edmonton Oilers' second-line centre, might not play Monday night against the Blue Jackets.

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.

Edmonton Oilers ryan O'marra and mike Comrie, right, and Ottawa Senators' ryan Shannon crash into linesman Pierre Champoux in Ottawa on Tuesday.

The Edmonton Oilers have entered many games this season at a disadvantage, thanks to a slew of injuries and players battling the swine flu.

Ryan O'Marra didn't get a chance to take the warm-up for his first NHL game, arriving just in time for the puck drop.

Nikolai Khabibulin #35 of the Edmonton Oilers makes a save with Patrick Kaleta #36 of the Buffalo Sabres looking for a chance on the puck Photograph by: Rick Stewart, Getty Images BUFFALO If last seasona TMs 10-2 drubbing by the Buffalo Sabres weighed heavily on the Edmonton Oilersa TM heads, they couldna TMt extract their pound of flesh in the ...

Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson makes a save as Oilers right wing Zack Stortini is knocked to the ice by Colorado defenseman Ryan Wilson on Sunday night at the Pepsi Center.

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.

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

Oilers hand Avs first home loss Edmonton Oilers' Mike Comrie celebrates scoring a backhanded power play goal assisted by Sam Gagner over the Colorado Avalanche as Avalanche's Adam Foote looks on in the first period in Denver November 8, 2009.

Ryan O'Reilly #37 of the Colorado Avalanche skates in the warm-up prior to a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on October 13, 2009 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario.

The Edmonton Oilers are clearly a hockey team in big, big trouble. And next comes double trouble.

Edmonton Oilers goalie Nikolai Khabibulin makes a save against the New York Rangers during the second period Thursday night at Rexall Place.

After missing the last 11 games with post-concussion syndrome, defenceman Steve Staios is ready to re-join Edmonton's beleaguered blueline.