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Walman and Klingberg Stepping Up in Ekholm’s Absence for Oilers

As the Edmonton Oilers take a 3-2 series lead in their heated first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings, several players the Oilers didn’t have for most of the season are stepping up.

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Oilers Backup Goalie Pickard Emerges as Unlikely Hero of NHL Playoffs

Question: What’s crazier than a defending conference champion with Stanley Cup aspirations staking its postseason on a 33-year-old backup goalie with minimal playoff experience?

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 30

Oilers dominant for 60 minutes, Evander Kane impactful again, and playoff Mattias Janmark

After successfully defending home ice in games 3 and 4, the Edmonton Oilers had the opportunity to take the series lead over the L.A. Kings if they could find a way to win at Crypto.com Arena.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / April 30

Looking to dethrone: Edmonton Oilers put on a dominant display in Game 5 victory over Los Angeles Kings

When the Edmonton Oilers were leaving Los Angeles following Game 2, they were a team that looked like a shadow of the last year’s runner-ups. The Oilers were coming off a crushing 6–2 defeat to a Kings team that looked perfect.

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?

Mattias Janmark News / Hockey Latest / April 30

Oilers' Mattias Janmark Fires Bold Comments at Kings Players After Huge Game 5 Win

The Oilers really took it to the Kings last night, dominating the play and leaving California with a win, and Mattias Janmark made some bold comments.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ Crucial 3-1 Game 5 Victory Over Kings

The Edmonton Oilers continued their Round 1 playoff series with the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night (April 29) from Crypto.com Arena in a pivotal Game 5.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / April 30

Oilers Turn Tide in Series With Kings

The Edmonton Oilers found themselves down 2-0 after their first two battles with the Los Angeles Kings in their fourth straight meeting in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 30

Relentless pressure and depth scoring push Oilers over Kings in Game 5

There’s no denying how good the likes of Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard have been for the Edmonton Oilers in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings.

Mattias Janmark News / Field Level Media / April 30

Mattias Janmark scores game-winner to lift Oilers past Kings

Mattias Janmark scored the third-period game-winning goal to give the visiting Edmonton Oilers a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday and put them one win away from advancing in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 30

Instant Reaction: Oilers find a win on the road to push Kings to brink of elimination

The Edmonton Oilers have a chance to move on to the second round at home. On Tuesday evening, the Oilers and Los Angeles Kings played a pivotal Game 5, with the winner earning a stranglehold on the series.

Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / April 29

The Edmonton Oilers Must Improve on the Penalty Kill Going into Game 6 vs Kings

Despite being in a 2-2 series with the Los Angeles Kings, the Edmonton Oilers must improve their penalty kill. In the postseason, games are won and lost on the strength of your special team’s units.

Darcy Kuemper News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

Oilers Made Huge Mistake Signing Campbell Over Kuemper

It hasn’t been the best series for goaltender Darcy Kuemper, although he has come up with several big saves at opportune times for the Los Angeles Kings, particularly in their wins over the Edmonton Oilers in Games 1 and 2 of the first-round series.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / April 29

Edmonton Oilers projected lineup for game five versus the Los Angeles Kings

Has anyone’s heart slowed down yet or is it just mine still at 150 beats per minute? No? Just me? Well, regardless here we are, game day ahead of game five after two exhilarating games at home in Edmonton full of pulsating action.

NHL News / Hockey Latest / April 29

Oilers Reveal Starting Goaltender and Lineup for Tonight's Crucial Game 5 vs the Kings

The Oilers are set to battle the Kings for a very important game 5, and it appears that Calvin Pickard will get the nod, as the lineup was revealed. The Los Angeles Kings are in a maddeningly familiar spot as they enter Game 5 of their opening-round Stanley Cup playoff series with the Edmonton Oilers, with the clubs tied at 2-2.

Kris Knoblauch News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

Oilers’ Coach Kris Knoblauch Is the King of In-Game Adjustments

The Edmonton Oilers tied their Round 1 Stanley Cup Playoff series vs. the Los Angeles Kings after a stunning 4-3 overtime victory on Sunday night (April 27).

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 29

How the Oilers are wearing down the Kings as this series goes along

When there’s a will, there’s a way, and boy, do the Edmonton Oilers have a lot of will. It’s given them a way as they’ve relied on their past playoff experience in key times through the first four games of their first-round series with the Los Angeles Kings.

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / April 29

Edmonton Oilers Playoff Thoughts: Round 1, Game 5

As I pointed out in my Game 2 preview, the Edmonton Oilers are obsessed with adversity. They’ll start off playing average or terrible hockey, but then suddenly turn into the Harlem Globetrotters on ice when everybody on social media loses their minds prematurely.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 29