Mark Spector
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Senior columnist Mark Spector is one of Canada’s leading voices on the NHL. Based in Edmonton, Spector gives Canadian hockey fans exclusive insight into the goings-on in NHL franchises while offering opinion and analysis of the Oilers.
Hot and not so much: Oilers' mid-series report cards
Mark Spector
The Oilers head to Anaheim for Game 6, needing a win to extend their playoff lives. Who's been hot and not along the way? Mark Spector offers up his unvarnished opinion.
Oilers' experience pays off in Game 5 win to save season
Mark Spector
Notebook: With McDavid's status in doubt, ailing Oilers aim to push past Ducks
Mark Spector
Connor McDavid was nominated for the Ted Lindsay Award earlier Tuesday, but it's not about individual awards in Edmonton these days, and the Oilers captain is battling injury with the team on the brink. Sportsnet's Mark Spector tees up Game 5 against the Ducks.
Oilers backed into corner as injuries, fatigue weigh on roster
Mark Spector
The Oilers have relinquished control of their season to forces beyond their control. Mark Spector looks at the factors adding to their playoff troubles against the Ducks.
Oilers down to last life after losing Game 4 to 'unlucky bounce'
Mark Spector
Oilers face familiar playoff deficit against youthful Ducks
Mark Spector
The Oilers know what to do after falling behind in a playoff series. But the Ducks' youthful vigour could be tough to overcome.
Oilers struggle to keep up with Ducks in Game 3 loss
Mark Spector
Too quick. Too big. And so far, too good. They’re making the Oilers look old and slow, these flashy young Ducks. And as a result, they now hold a 2-1 series lead.
How Ducks have shut down McDavid through first two games
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Plan vs. reality: Why Oilers, Ducks are tied in first-round series
Mark Spector
The Oilers had a plan for Round 1 against the Ducks. And then reality arrived.