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Depth Fueling Oilers' Postseason Run

The Edmonton Oilers eliminated their Pacific Division rivals, the Los Angeles Kings, for the fourth consecutive season. The rinse and repeat cycle of the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued again, and now the Oilers will meet the Vegas Golden Knights in a must-watch second-round series.

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NHL roundup: Oilers win 4th straight over Kings to close series

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Zach Hyman, Darnell Nurse and Trent Frederic all collected one goal and one assist for the Oilers, who closed out the Kings in the best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

Oilers Defeat Kings 6-4 to Win 1st Round Series

Going into Game 6 of the best-of-seven first round Stanley Cup Playoff series between the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton has only held the lead for just 42 minutes, compared to 177 for the Kings.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 2

Oilers knock Kings out of playoffs for fourth straight year

Connor Brown scored once in a three-point game and the Edmonton Oilers advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, again at the expense of the Los Angeles Kings, thanks to a 6-4 home-ice victory in Game 6 on Thursday.

Unlikely hero helps the Maple Leafs eliminate the Senators

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The 'NHL's active points leaders' quiz

Jonathan Toews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

NHL News / Yardbarker

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.

Forgotten NHL players from the 1980s

20 NHL players from the 1990s you probably forgot about

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 2

Instant Reaction +6.0: Oilers advance to second round with 6-4 win over Kings

Bring on the Vegas Golden Knights. The Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings by a score of 6-4 on Thursday, finishing off this first-round series in six games.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 1

Keys to the Oilers Clinching Game 6 Against the Kings

The Edmonton Oilers have roared back from an 0–2 series deficit to take a commanding 3–2 lead over the Los Angeles Kings in their first-round matchup. Now, with Game 6 set for Thursday night at Rogers Place, the Oilers have a golden opportunity to eliminate the Kings for the fourth consecutive postseason.

Kris Knoblauch News / Last Word On Sports / May 1

Kris Knoblauch Must Keep Edmonton Oilers Aware of Kings Tricks

Kris Knoblauch must keep the Edmonton Oilers aware of a trick the Los Angeles Kings deployed in the final moments of Game 6. When the Kings were trailing late in Game 5, they made a unique change to their lineup to get Adrian Kempe on the ice.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 1

Oilers keeping their lineup the same for elimination Game 6 against Kings

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That’s the idea the Edmonton Oilers are bringing with their lineup for their pivotal Game 6 against the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.

Leon Draisaitl News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl Named Finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy

Edmonton Oilers’ superstar forward Leon Draisaitl is a finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy, alongside Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / May 1

Edmonton Oilers projected lineup for Game 6 versus the Los Angeles Kings

Tonight’s the night. Up 3–2 in the series, the Edmonton Oilers can advance to the second round of the playoffs with a win over the Los Angeles Kings. After a pivotal Game 5, in which they played incredibly hard and let the Kings have very little, the Oilers have the opportunity to knock off the Kings for the fourth straight year.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / May 1

Oilers Announce Massive Change for Fans Ahead of Tonight's Game 6 vs the Kings

Huge changes are in store for tonight's Game 6 for Oilers fans, as the team will be adding an additional viewing party area to accommodate the super high demand.

Leon Draisaitl News / NHL Trade Talk / May 1

Draisaitl a Finalist for Hart Trophy: Why He Deserves to Win

Leon Draisaitl is among the three finalists for the Hart Trophy in 2024-25. Along with Nikita Kucherov and Connor Hellebuyck, Draisaitl’s season wasn’t just impressive — it was dominant.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 1

Leon Draisaitl, Nikita Kucherov, and Connor Hellebuyck named finalists for 2025 Hart Trophy

After getting snubbed for one award, one of the top players on the Edmonton Oilers is in the running for another. On Thursday, the NHL announced the three finalists for the Hart Trophy as the league’s most valuable player.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

4 Keys for Oilers to Eliminate Kings in Game 6

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs have been a rollercoaster of emotions for the Edmonton Oilers and their fan base. After dropping both games on the road to fall into a 2-0 hole, it felt as though the Oilers may be headed for a quit exit from this year’s postseason.

NHL News / Hockey Latest / May 1

New Information Reveals Why the Oilers Will Win Game 6 and Eliminate the Kings

A new statistical report, as well as information from NHL analyst Ryan Whitney, reveals why the Oilers have a clear advantage to win Game 6 and eliminate the Kings.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 1

Oilers vs. Kings: Game 6 Information, Line Combinations, Starting Goaltenders, and More

The Edmonton Oilers need one more win to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After losing the first two games in Los Angeles, the Oilers have responded with three straight wins over the Kings.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Was Oilers’ Draisaitl Snubbed by His Peers in Ted Lindsay Award Voting?

On Wednesday (April 30), Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning along with Colorado Avalanche teammates Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar were announced as this season’s Ted Lindsay Award finalists.

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / May 1

Edmonton Oilers Playoff Thoughts: Round 1, Game 6

I remember this quote from TSN’s Craig Button about Edmonton Oilers Mattias Janmark during a home game against the Montreal Canadiens in March. “You wanna know what a 2 goal scorer looks like?” My friends, that is what a 2 goal scorer looks like.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 1

Oilers’ Evander Kane emerging as an unexpected series X-factor against the Kings

After missing almost 10 months of hockey while recovering from multiple surgeries, Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane was thrust into their against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 2.

Calvin Pickard News / Daily Faceoff / April 30

Calvin Pickard is exactly what the Oilers needed

The Edmonton Oilers earned a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings Tuesday night, giving them a 3-2 series lead after losing the first two games of the first-round matchup.

Nathaniel Day News / The Oil Rig / April 30

Edmonton Oilers weekly prospect roundup: Nathaniel Day impressing

Most seasons continue to end, with only a handful of Edmonton Oilers prospects left playing. With the Bakersfield Condors out of the AHL playoffs, the focus shifts to the ECHL affiliate of the Oilers, the Fort Wayne Komets, where rookie goaltender Nathaniel Day is making a name for himself.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 30