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Reilly Smith’s Game 3 Buzzer-Beater Stuns Oilers: Who To Blame?

In one of the most dramatic finishes of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs so far, Reilly Smith of the Vegas Golden Knights scored with just 0.4 seconds left on the clock to secure a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of their second-round series.

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Oilers lose with 0.4 second left, Stuart Skinner’s shaky return, and Corey Perry continues to shine

After taking both games in Vegas and returning to Rogers Place with a chance to put a stranglehold on the series, the Edmonton Oilers failed to take advantage of the opportunity after a Vegas Golden Knights goal with only 0.4 seconds left on the clock sealed their fate with a 4-3 loss.

Leon Draisaitl News / House of Hockey / May 11

Leon Draisaitl Makes Biggest Mistake of His Career: May Lead to the End of the Oilers' Cup Run

The Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl possibly made the biggest mistake of his career last night, which could lead to the end of his team's playoff run.

Corey Perry News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Corey Perry Enters Oilers History Books During Game 3 Loss to Vegas

Before the chaos of a last-second own goal ended Game 3, Corey Perry made Edmonton Oilers history during his team's 4-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Oilers' Leon Draisaitl Makes Brutal Admission on Reilly Smith's Game 3 Goal

The Edmonton Oilers were less than a second away from forcing overtime in Game 3 of their second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights. Instead, they watched a harmless-looking shot by Reilly Smith getting redirected off Leon Draisaitl’s stick and into their net with 0.4 seconds left for the final 4-3 win in favor of Vegas.

Stuart Skinner News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Stuart Skinner's 'Devastating' Message After Golden Knights Beat Oilers

Stuart Skinner was back in the net for the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night after Calvin Pickard’s injury, but the return ended in heartbreak as the Vegas Golden Knights scored with 0.4 seconds left to win Game 3.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 11

Knights stun Oilers with last-second goal, avoid 3-0 hole

Reilly Smith scored his second goal of the game in the final second of regulation, giving the visiting Vegas Golden Knights a shocking 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday in Game 3 of their Western Conference second-round series.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 11

Instant Reaction +9.0: Oilers stunned by Golden Knights game-winning goal with 0.4 seconds left

What do you even say about that? On Saturday evening, the Edmonton Oilers fell 4-3 in Game 3 to the Vegas Golden Knights, cutting their series lead in half.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 11

Watch: Golden Knights win Game 3 with buzzer-beating goal

Watch: Golden Knights win Game 3 with shocking buzzer-beating goal

The Vegas Golden Knights needed a win on Saturday night, and they got it in one of the most incredible and unexpected ways.

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Stanley Cup playoffs: Oilers' goaltending not good enough

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Oilers' goaltending still not good enough

The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Saturday with two more games. Here are some key takeaways from all of the action.

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Stuart Skinner News / House of Hockey / May 10

Stuart Skinner Hits Rock Bottom in Edmonton/Vegas Game 3

Stuart Skinner is back in the crease for the Oilers for the 1st time since Game 2 of the opening round, and things are looking just like they did for him against the Kings.

Corey Perry News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 10

Corey Perry goes viral amid incredible Game 3 start vs. Golden Knights

There’s no one having more fun in the Stanley Cup Playoffs than Edmonton Oilers forward Corey Perry. He got promoted to the team’s top line with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, and he is also playing in front of the net on the first powerplay unit.

Connor McDavid News / Last Word On Sports / May 10

The Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid’s Valiant Attempt to Defend Conn Smythe Trophy Title

Last postseason, Connor McDavid won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. This year in the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, he looks set to attempt to defend that post-season honour.

Stuart Skinner News / The Hockey Writers / May 10

Oilers Fans Should Feel Very Confident in Starting Stuart Skinner

The Edmonton Oilers received some tough news this morning, as it was confirmed that Calvin Pickard won’t be starting Game 3. The 32-year-old has been listed

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NHL News / Oilersnation / May 10

Oilers vs. Golden Knights: Game 3 Information, Line Combinations, Starting Goaltenders, and More

This second-round series between the Oilers and Golden Knights has shifted to Edmonton and the home side has an opportunity to put Vegas on the brink of elimination.

Stuart Skinner News / Field Level Media / May 10

Oilers G Stuart Skinner to start Game 3 vs. Golden Knights

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner will get the start in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinal series versus the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 10

Calvin Pickard absent from Oilers morning skate, Stuart Skinner to start Game 3

According to the Edmonton beat writers, Calvin Pickard was absent from the ice at morning skate, with Stuart Skinner taking the starter’s net and Olivier Rodrigue filling in as backup.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / May 10

Don’t Stop Believin’: How resilience became the identity of the Edmonton Oilers

If you have read some of my posts throughout the season, there are two topics in my articles that I likely discussed more than once. One is about the impact of Vasily Podkolzin, who has continued to be one of the unsung heroes of these playoffs.

Connor McDavid News / Breakaway on SI / May 10

Connor McDavid Leads Six Players Named to Quarter-Century Team

The NHL continued to roll out its Quarter-Century Team reveals with the unveiling of the final six skaters to make the team, all of whom made their debuts after 2010.

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / May 10

Edmonton Oilers Playoff Thoughts: Round 2, Game 3

“Death, Taxes and you being upset with the refereeing” – Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch, a week ago. I’ve almost never talked about NHL officiating when writing my articles, because every hockey fan has the exact same feelings about them.

John Klingberg News / The Hockey Writers / May 10

Oilers’ Klingberg Has Been Pleasant Surprise in Playoffs

On Thursday (May 8), the Edmonton Oilers took a 2-0 lead in their second-round series of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 5-4 overtime victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.