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Oilers Sit Connor Brown and Derek Ryan in Game 1 vs. Kings

The Edmonton Oilers have confirmed their starting lineup versus the Los Angeles Kings for Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series. Evander Kane and Dylan Holloway are in, Derek Ryan and Connor Brown are out.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / 1 hour ago

NHL Playoffs: Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings | Round 1, Game 1 | 04/22/2024

Expectations for Edmonton’s last game of the regular season were low. Colorado had a dress rehearsal, having all of their namable players in the line-up except Alex Georgiev.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / 1 hour ago

Oilers Make Interesting Lineup Choices For Game 1 vs. Kings

It looks like the Edmonton Oilers have decided what their starting lineup for the first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings is going to be.

Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / 7 minutes ago

Canadian NHL Playoff Picture: Leafs and Oilers Gameday News

Two Canadian teams that believe themselves to be Stanley Cup favourites are in action tonight. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, it is game two of their series.

Ryan Fanti News / Oilersnation / 2 hours ago

Edmonton Oilers recall Ryan Fanti as emergency backup

The cavalry is arriving in Edmonton. On Monday, the Oilers announced they recalled netminder Ryan Fanti to serve as an emergency backup. The 24-year-old joined the organization after he wrapped up his NCAA career late in the 2021-22 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / 2 hours ago

Oilers Lack Momentum Going Into Series Against Kings

Through the first two days of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the home team has won every game. According to Sportsnet Stats, this is postseason history that the home team has gone unbeaten in the first six Game 1s played in the opening round of the NHL Playoffs.

Evander Kane News / NHL Trade Talk / 1 hour ago

Oilers and Evander Kane Seemingly Blow a Huge LTIR Opportunity

The Edmonton Oilers are facing mounting questions and concerns regarding Evander Kane‘s admission of a lingering sports hernia issue ahead of Game 1 against the Los Angeles Kings.

Evander Kane News / The Hockey Writers / 46 minutes ago

Evander Kane and LTIR Mess Looms for Oilers Before Game 1 vs Kings

There are more than a few fans and insiders asking questions about Evander Kane‘s revelation that he’s dealing with a nagging sports hernia issue ahead of Game 1 in the series between the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 1 minute ago

G1+ Game Notes: Oilers and Kings meet in NHL playoffs with new coaches, but same players

For the second time in franchise history, the Edmonton Oilers and LA Kings will battle for a third consecutive season in the playoffs. The Oilers won all three meetings in 1990, 1991 and 1992 and are looking to do the same in 2024 after defeating the Kings in seven games in 2022 and six games in 2023.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 6 minutes ago

NHL bets: Two plus-money SOG plays for playoff action

We're onto our first full week of playoff hockey, and it's going to be a great one around here. We have two new series beginnings and a pair of matchups heading into big Game 2s.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 54 minutes ago

Oilers Look to Exorcise Game 1 Demons Against Kings

Well, folks, it’s that time of year. It’s time for chapter 3 of the playoff saga between the Edmonton Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings. The Oilers will start the series on home ice yet again, and that bodes well for them.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 13 minutes ago

Previewing Oilers vs. Kings: Will Edmonton keep dominating Los Angeles in the postseason?

Can the Los Angeles Kings finally figure out the Edmonton Oilers? Previewing their first-round series.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 2 hours ago

Oilers Evander Kane’s sports hernia brings more questions than answers

Evander Kane is dealing with a sports hernia. He told reporters in Edmonton on Sunday that he’s been working through it all season, admitting he isn’t fully up to speed ahead of game one of the playoffs on Monday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 3 hours ago