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NHL News / Oilersnation / May 7
Instant Reaction +7.0: Oilers open series against Golden Knights with commanding comeback victory
Now that’s how you start a playoff series. The Edmonton Oilers opened their second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights with a commanding 4-2
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 7
Oilers become first team in NHL history with five straight comeback wins in a single playoffs
Just call them the comeback kids. The Edmonton Oilers made NHL history Tuesday night in their 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights, becoming the first team to record five straight comeback wins in a single postseason.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7
Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Quantity over quality for Hurricanes; Oilers rally
The Hurricanes and Oilers kept fans on the edge of their seats late in their respective Game 1 wins.
The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz
How many NHL players who have scored 60 goals in a season can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / The Oil Rig / May 6
Edmonton Oilers projected Game 1 lineup against the Vegas Golden Knights
With Round 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs set to begin for the Edmonton Oilers in just a few hours, it’s time to take a look at what the projected lineup is looking like heading into Game 1 as the team prepares to take on the Vegas Golden Knights.
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.
Calvin Pickard News / Oilersnation / May 6
Calvin Pickard gets the start for Oilers in Game 1 against Golden Knights, but starter to be determined ‘game-to-game’
Calvin Pickard, the crease is yours — at least for now. That’s the message the Oilers are sending in starting netminder Calvin Pickard for Game 1 of the Edmonton Oilers’ second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 6
Islanders Win 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, Ex-Oilers GM Top Choice
Following their shocking (and perhaps karmic) win at the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, the Islanders hold the first overall pick for the first time since selecting John Tavares in 2009.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 6
Oilers Have to Overcome Playoff Ghosts to Win The Stanley Cup
If I had a playoff wish as an Edmonton Oilers’ fan, it would be that the Oilers face three teams that have beat them in recent Stanley Cup Playoff series and defeat them all on their way to the franchise’s sixth Stanley Cup Crown in 2025.
NHL News / Oilersnation / May 6
‘It’s going to be a revenge series’: Fans hoping Oilers will have a different result against Golden Knights
Another series is upon us: the Edmonton Oilers and the Vegas Golden Knights will meet in the second round of the NHL playoffs. Recently, the Oilers shushed doubters by defeating the L.A.
Calvin Pickard News / The Hockey Writers / May 6
Oilers Make Right Call Starting Calvin Pickard in Game 1
The Edmonton Oilers have made the call on their starting goaltender heading into their second-round playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights. Head
Calvin Pickard News / NHL Trade Talk / May 6
Oilers Confirm Calvin Pickard the Starter for Game 1 vs. Vegas
Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed that goaltender Calvin Pickard will start in Game 1 of the Oilers’ series against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night.
Mattias Ekholm News / Last Word On Sports / May 6
Mattias Ekholm’s Injury Looms Over Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are through to Round 2 but a Mattias Ekholm injury means the Oilers are unlikely to have him for this series. Without their best defensive defenseman, the Oilers are up against it.
Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / May 6
Edmonton Oilers Playoff Thoughts: Round 2 Game 1
Hockey weekends like this past one are always more fun when it’s not your team playing a tight and stressful game. But now it’s time we got back to watching our games.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 6
Oilers News & Rumours: Pickard, Bouchard, Regula, Skinner, Ekholm
The Edmonton Oilers were able to take out the Los Angeles Kings in the first round for a fourth consecutive season, defeating them this time around in six games, and will take on the Vegas Golden Knights in the second round.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 6
2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Jets vs. Stars series preview
Winnipeg Jets: 1st in Central Division, 116 points, def. STL in Round 1 (4-3) Dallas Stars: 2nd in Central Division, 106 points, def. COL in Round 1 (4-3) You gotta hand it to the Jets and Stars: they closed out what might have been the best first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in recent memory.
Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / May 6
Edmonton Oilers Forward Officially Departs to Pursue Career in Europe
Oilers forward Roby Jarventie has decided to leave the team and the NHL altogether and take his talents overseas by playing professional hockey in Europe.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / May 6
Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights: Second-Round Series Preview
Here at Last Word on Hockey, we will preview and review all of the series from the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. In every series, we aim to deliver at least three articles throughout the series: a preview, a mid-series analysis, and a recap.
NHL News / The Oil Rig / May 6
What to expect for Round 2 between the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights
After an incredible comeback against the Los Angeles Kings, the Edmonton Oilers will look to take revenge for their 2023 playoff loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in six games.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 6
Is the Script Flipped in Oilers vs. Golden Knights Series?
The Edmonton Oilers were long known as the Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl show. In some ways, that’s still the case. That said, in the series between the Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings, the depth on the Oilers won the day, while the Kings shortened their bench and couldn’t handle the Oilers rolling four lines.
Evander Kane News / Trade Talk Sports / May 5
Is the Oilers’ Evander Kane Just Getting Started?
The enigmatic Evander Kane has been one of the NHL’s most polarizing figures. He’s been a mix of high-end talent, controversy, and raw intensity. But he’s carved out something closer to stability in Edmonton with the Oilers.
Stuart Skinner News / Oilersnation / May 5
‘We haven’t made our decision’: Oilers quiet about starting goaltender as Skinner practices in starter’s net
Don’t expect many changes from the Edmonton Oilers heading into Game 1 of their second-round series, aside from maybe just this major one — the team apparently
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 6
Oilers get good news and bad news on Mattias Ekholm
There is good news and not-so-good news regarding the status of defenseman Mattias Ekholm.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 2
Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Maple Leafs slay their demons to advance
The Stanley Cup playoffs featured four Game 6's on Thursday and three series wins. Here are some key takeaways from the night's action.
Alec Regula News / Daily Faceoff / May 2
Oilers sign Alec Regula to two-year contract extension
The Edmonton Oilers announced on Friday that the club has signed defenseman Alec Regula to a two-year, two-way contract extension that carries a $775,000
Edmonton Oilers News / Trade Talk Sports / May 3
The Oilers & No Whistles? Edmonton’s Round 1 Officiating Problem
According to Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch, if there are three certainties in life, it’s “death, taxes, and being upset with refereeing.” And that third certainty has felt particularly pointed during the Oilers’ first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Kings.
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