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Oilers’ Vincent Desharnais emerged as an unsung hero in Round 1 vs. the Kings

After a hard-fought game, Edmonton Oilers’ defenceman Vincent Desharnais likely doesn’t measure his success by looking for his goals or assists on the scoresheet but by counting the number of bumps and bruises he endured throughout the night thanks to his dedication to being a gritty, physical D-man.

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The Two-Way Play of Leon Draisaitl: a Defensive Game-Changer

Leon Draisaitl is often known for his deadly one-timers on the Edmonton Oilers powerplay, but another area where he truly shines is on the backcheck. While he takes criticism for the times he chooses to give his all on defense, each year, he has become a more well-rounded and complete player.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 1 hour ago

Who were the Oilers three stars from their first round series?

The first round of the playoffs was nothing but a formality for the Edmonton Oilers, bringing regicide to the L.A. Kings. The Oilers showed little stutter in the series.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / 14 hours ago

Oilers’ Shutdown Hockey: A New Era of Defensive Dominance

Everyone knows about the offensive prowess of the Edmonton Oilers. That said, many overlook the defensive talent. Swiftly, the Oilers eliminated the Los Angeles Kings from the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the first round for the third straight year.

NHL News / Oilersnation / 18 hours ago

What to expect for the Oilers in Round 2, and could the Kings be in line for a rebuild

Remember a few years ago when the Oilers beat the Calgary Flames in five games, sending them spiralling into a rebuild? Of course you do! Now, the joke that Oilers fans love to remind their provincial rivals about isn’t exactly true.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / 6 hours ago

How the Oilers’ Defensive Pairs Performed in Round 1

Another year, another Edmonton Oilers first-round series win over the Los Angeles Kings. The Oilers again took care of their division rivals, but this time, they did so while playing a much better defensive game than years past.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / 3 hours ago

Oilers News and Rumors: Kane, Henrique, Knoblauch, Ceci

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, two top-six forwards for the team were missing from practice on Friday. Are they dealing with serious issues?

Leon Draisaitl News / Oilersnation / 13 hours ago

Leon Draisaitl dominated Kings offensively and defensively

Leon Draisaitl is the most unique superstar in the NHL. No other superstar has the same combination of goal scoring prowess, point production, faceoff dominance and defensive zone starts.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / 5 hours ago

Two Top-Six Forwards for Oilers Banged Up, Miss Practice

While Evander Kane’s absence from practice likely isn’t a huge shock considering his sports hernia news and his missing practices prior to the series with the Los Angeles Kings, news that Adam Henrique is also out for the Oilers might come as a bit of a surprise.

Kris Knoblauch News / Oilersnation / 1 hour ago

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch snubbed for Jack Adams Trophy

The NHL has announced the finalists for the Jack Adams Trophy, and one notable omission is Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch. Knoblauch took over behind the Oilers bench on November 12th, replacing Jay Woodcroft as the club sputtered to a 3-9-1 start to the season.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / 56 minutes ago

Snubbed: Making a Jack Adams Case for Oilers’ Coach Kris Knoblauch

Despite an impressive coaching performance by Kris Knoblauch of the Edmonton Oilers, he finds himself excluded from the finalists for the 2023-24 Jack Adams Award.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 1 hour ago

Edmonton Oilers v. L.A. Kings Game 5: A Tactical Review

The Oilers’ Game 5 closeout of the Kings capped a very mature series win. The Oilers faced some adversity in parts of the series but never seemed to lose their composure.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / 4 hours ago

Edmonton Oilers Playoffs Off to a Hot Start as they Defeat Los Angeles Kings

The Edmonton Oilers 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs will continue into the second round for a third straight year. The Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings in five games, which caps off three straight first-round exits for L.A.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 2

Oilers’ Home Golf Course Trolls Kings After Playoff Loss

The Edmonton Oilers are moving on in this season’s NHL playoffs and as is often the joke when a hockey team gets eliminated, the Los Angeles Kings will hit the golf course.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / 8 minutes ago

Oilers GM has extra motivation to win Stanley Cup Final

The Oilers look primed for at least a long playoff run after beating the Los Angeles Kings in five games in the first round.

Down with the Kings: Oilers eliminate L.A. for the third year in a row

Oilers stars take over in second period to eliminate Kings

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Connor Brown News / NHL Trade Talk / 12 hours ago

Oilers Could Give Connor Brown a Playoff Look Over a Struggling Winger

The Edmonton Oilers have some pretty good players sitting in their press box. Eliminating the Los Angeles Kings in five games, they did so without the services of Connor Brown, Sam Gagner, and Sam Carrick (although Carrick started the series).

Edmonton Oilers News / ClutchPoints / 14 hours ago

Leon Draisaitl makes eye-opening claim after Oilers eliminate Kings

For the third straight year, the Edmonton Oilers have knocked out the Los Angeles Kings in the first-round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Oilers got the job done on home ice in Game 5 on Wednesday night, beating their Pacific Division rivals 4-3 and advancing to face the winner of the Vancouver Canucks and Nashville Predators in Round 2.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 5 hours ago

Oilers eliminate Kings for the third year in a row

Down with the Kings: Oilers eliminate L.A. for the third year in a row

The Edmonton Oilers advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by eliminating the Los Angeles Kings in the first round for the third consecutive season.

Oilers stars take over in second period to eliminate Kings

Instant Reaction: Oilers eliminate Kings in Game 5, advance to second round

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NHL News / Yardbarker / 6 hours ago

Oilers stars take over in second period to eliminate Kings

After an early second period goal from Blake Lizotte, it looked like the Los Angeles Kings might be on their way to making this series interesting, but the Edmonton Oilers' stars had other plans.

Down with the Kings: Oilers eliminate L.A. for the third year in a row

Stars finally win at home, take series lead over Golden Knights

Watch: Stars, Golden Knights trade goals in first period of Game 5

Watch: Stars' Tyler Seguin delivers head shot on Golden Knights' Shea Theodore

Vegas HC reacts to Alex Pietrangelo's costly penalty in Game 5 loss

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

NHL Snubbing Bouchard as Norris Trophy Finalist Fine for Oilers

It’s fair to argue that Edmonton Oilers’ defenseman Evan Bouchard got snubbed this season when it comes to consideration for the 2023-24 Norris Trophy.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 28

Oilers recall pair of players from AHL to bolster playoff run

The Oilers have recalled goaltender Jack Campbell and defenseman Philip Broberg from the Bakersfield Condors of the AHL after the affiliate was eliminated from the playoffs last night.

Zach Hyman runs playoff goal total to six in Oilers' Game 3 win over Kings

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