A new inside report has connected the Edmonton Oilers to signing Mikko Rantanen in free agency this season, and they may actually have the cap flexibility to make the deal without losing significant roster players.

You could tell the trade of Mikko Rantanen really stung everyone in the Avalanche organization. After Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins, Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and head coach Jared Bednar had to face the media and discuss all anyone really wanted to talk about - Chris MacFarland trading away one of Colorado's stars 15 hours before puck drop.

Connor McDavid scored in his return from a three-game suspension as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the visiting Seattle Kraken 4-2 Monday night. Mattias Janmark, Corey Perry and Mattias Ekholm also tallied for the Oilers,

EDMONTON -- Connor McDavid scored in his return from a three-game suspension, and the Edmonton Oilers won 4-2 against the Seattle Kraken at Rogers Place on Monday.

Connor McDavid and Corey Perry scored in the second period and the Edmonton Oilers rallied to beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 for their third straight win.