Ryan Potulny News

The banged-up Los Angeles Kings desperately need a spark from somebody. would be the most obvious candidate.

Slava Kozlov scored the eventual game-winning goal midway through the third period and also added an assist, as the Atlanta Thrashers held on for a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers at Philips Arena.

The Edmonton Oilers came from 4-2 down to beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-4 on Wednesday night - and finally earned some kind words from their coach Pat Quinn, who had been outspoken about their lack of fight in recent games.

Ryan Potulny and Patrick O'Sullivan scored third-period goals and the Edmonton Oilers overcame a two-goal deficit to beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-4 on Wednesday night.

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.

California star running back Jahvid Best was released from the hospital Sunday after leaving the team's game Saturday on a stretcher.

Ryan Potulny scored his first goal in an Edmonton uniform and added an assist as the Oilers downed Colorado on Sunday.

This is Steve Staios. For a while he played right wing with the Atlanta Thrashers.

A resurgent power play helped Edmonton snap a three-game losing streak. The Oilers might have a chance for more success with the man advantage in their next contest.

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

Fans and media have known for years that Liam Reddox has several strikes against him in his bid to become a full-time major-league hockey player.

* ATLANTA 3, ST. LOUIS 2 : Rich Peverley and Slava Kozlov scored in a shootout as the host Thrashers beat the Blues.

Ryan Potulny and Dustin Penner scored two of Edmonton's four power-play goals and also had assists, and the Oilers handed the Colorado Avalanche their first home loss of the season, 5-3 on Sunday night.

One of two things has happened here in Edmonton. Either the Oilers have continued to rack up miles with the flu bug or coaching and management have said enough is enough when it comes to allowing opponents to dictate play night in and night out.

With the flu bug running through the Edmonton Oilers lineup, they are hoping to have enough healthy bodies to make a 20-man roster tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Etched on his left calf is a tattoo of a maple leaf in the middle of a goalie mask.

Edmonton Oilers' Robert Nilsson did not dress for Sunday night's overtime victory against the Vancouver Canucks.

Last season is over, but Springfield Falcons coach Rob Daum wants to generate some useful value from it.

His case is growing stronger by the game. In reality, the Edmonton Oilers have no room for Jordan Eberle on this year's roster.

Edmonton Oilers hopeful Ryan Potulny tries to beat Jason Jaffray of the Calgary Flames up the boards during an NHL pre-season game at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary last week.