The Edmonton Oilers were eliminated from the 2026 NHL Playoffs on April 30 with a 5-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of their Western Conference first round series.
Brian Swane is a Communications Coordinator at an undisclosed employer. An Edmonton-based writer with nearly two decades of experience in sports media and communication, he focuses on team sports and competitive athletics. Brian's work has been featured in publications such as the Lethbridge Herald, The Brandon Sun, Yardbarker, BVM Sports, and The Hockey Writers.








