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Four Oilers’ playoff takeaways from Games 1 and 2

The Edmonton Oilers head into Game 3 against the Los Angeles Kings with the series tied 1-1 and several key points stood out from the previous two games.

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Edmonton Oilers vs. L.A. Kings Game 2: A Tactical Review

In my first article on this series, I had a clip that was a bit of a warning signal about the Edmonton Oilers game. Yes, they won 7-4, and really, it was not that close.

Stuart Skinner News / Daily Faceoff / 2 hours ago

Stuart Skinner needs to be better for the Oilers in the playoffs

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner has been a hot topic for conversation during his young career. That is especially true when it comes to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. While Edmonton has done plenty all around to underachieve in the postseason, their goaltending certainly hasn’t helped. Skinner is a solid regular-season goalie.

Stuart Skinner News / Oilersnation / 2 hours ago

Quotes, Lyrics, Skinner and Why the Oilers Don’t Need to Panic

This is what playoff hockey is like. “It ain’t how hard you can hit. It’s how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. It’s how much you can take and keep moving forward.

Dylan Holloway News / NHL Trade Talk / 3 hours ago

Dylan Holloway’s Heroics Not Enough to Earn Oilers Game 2 Win

Dylan Holloway has certainly earned his spot on the Edmonton Oilers’ playoff roster. The surprise forward for Edmonton early in the postseason, he’s not likely to go anywhere as the Oilers take on the Los Angeles Kings in Round 1.

Corey Perry News / The Hockey Writers / 3 hours ago

Oilers Represent Corey Perry’s Best Chance at Second Cup

Corey Perry finds himself in the unique and privileged position of getting to compete for his elusive second career championship in this season’s Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Oilersnation / 1 hour ago

The Oilers’ first period and sloppy puck management sunk them, fall 5-4 to Kings in OT

The Oilers kicked off their first-round matchup with the Kings on a high note on Monday, dominating the game to the tune of a 7-4 final score, and the boys were looking to do it again last night in Game 2.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 45 minutes ago

Oilers Haunted by History in Game 2 Overtime Loss to Kings

Rogers Place was rocking on Monday (April 22), when the Edmonton Oilers ended their 34-year drought of not winning Game 1 of a playoff series on home ice, by defeating the Los Angeles Kings 7-4 in the opening contest of their best-of-seven Western Conference Round 1 series.

Dylan Holloway News / Oilersnation / 2 hours ago

Two goals from Dylan Holloway not enough for Oilers

If game one couldn’t have been drawn up any better, game two couldn’t have been drawn up any worse for the Edmonton Oilers. Wednesday night’s 5-4 overtime loss to the Kings went about as poorly as one could imagine for the Oilers.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / 1 hour ago

Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings | Game 2, Round 1 Recap | 4/24/2024

On Wednesday night, the Edmonton Oilers hosted the LA Kings for Game 2 of Round 1 at Rogers Place in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. The teams began the game with the same line combinations from Game 1, with Stuart Skinner and Cam Talbot as the goaltenders.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / 7 minutes ago

Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard joins elite postseason company

One of the best defensemen in the NHL, Evan Bouchard has been even better in the postseason to begin his career.

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NHL News / Bleacher Nation / 5 hours ago

Oilers vs. Kings NHL Playoffs First Round Game 3 Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Friday, April 26, 2024

The Edmonton Oilers are moderate favorites (-130) away at the Los Angeles Kings (+110) on Friday at 10:30 PM ET. Oilers vs. Kings Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Oilers (-130) Underdog: Kings (+110) Total: 6 Best Oilers vs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 6 hours ago

Watch: Anze Kopitar's OT goal lifts Kings over Oilers to tie series

The Kings' 36-year-old captain also had two assists.

Instant Reaction: Bounces favour Kings in Game 2 5-4 OT win over Oilers

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Corey Perry News / NHL Trade Talk / 14 hours ago

Oilers’ Corey Perry Praised for Savvy Playoff Game Management

Corey Perry may be a rookie on the Edmonton Oilers roster, but he’s certainly not a rookie in the NHL. No active player in the league has played more playoff

Zach Hyman News / NHL Trade Talk / 17 hours ago

Zach Hyman Playoff Hat-Trick Just The Tip of What’s Next

Zach Hyman of the Edmonton Oilers made waves on Monday night, securing his first NHL Playoff hat trick in a stunning opening night win over the Los Angeles Kings.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 10 hours ago

NHL bets: Three prop plays for Wednesday's playoff action

We've got three games on our hands tonight in the hockey world, but our preference is out West with a pair of Game 2s that should offer us plenty of betting value.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / 1 hour ago

Oilers News & Rumors: Kane, Kostin, McDavid, Henrique

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, the team took a 1-0 series lead over the Los Angeles Kings with the big guns showing up in a major way. Can they win another in Game 2?

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

The Edmonton Oilers came out swinging big in Game 1 against Kings

The Edmonton Oilers came out flying in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings. In Game 1 on Monday, Edmonton racked up 45 shots, got out to a 4-0 lead in the second period, and rolled their way to a 7-4 victory on home ice. Connor McDavid had five assists.

Connor McDavid News / ClutchPoints / April 23

Oilers’ Connor McDavid accomplishes playoff feat not seen since 1998

The floodgates were open early and often for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night, culminating in a convincing 7-4 win in front of a raucous crowd at Rogers Place in Alberta.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / April 23

Zach Hyman's hat trick powers Oilers' rout of Kings

Zach Hyman collected his first career playoff hat trick in a four-point game and Connor McDavid posted a playoff-best five assists to lead the host Edmonton Oilers to a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Monday.