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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.

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Game 5 a Sign Oilers Found Something in Series vs. Kings

The Edmonton Oilers have firmly seized control of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings, delivering a dominant 3-1 victory in Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead.

Mattias Janmark News / Oilersnation / April 30

‘Janmark is elite’: Social media reacts to Oilers Game 5 win

The streets are singing Mattias Janmark’s name, as L.A. Kings fans have grown increasingly pessimistic about their team’s chances against the Oilers in this first-round series.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 30

Oilers out to seal fourth consecutive elimination of Kings

The Edmonton Oilers have a golden chance to move to the next round of the Stanley Cup playoffs when they play host to the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday.

NHL 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?

Darnell Nurse News / Oilersnation / April 30

Taylor Hall, Darnell Nurse named to OHL’s West Division Quarter Century First Team

All year long, teams and leagues have been announcing their top players from the first 25 years of the 21st century, as voted on by fans. And once again, the Edmonton Oilers have a few names to boast.

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

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 30

Complete Domination from the Oilers in Game 5

Last night’s 3-1 victory over the L.A. Kings was the most complete playoff game the Edmonton Oilers have played in the last four years. You might even say it was the most dominant in the salary cap era.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 30

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl snubbed from 2025 Ted Lindsay Award

One of the best players in the league isn’t even being recognized as such by his peers. On Wednesday, the NHL announced that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov, along with Colorado Avalanche teammates Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, are the finalists for the 2025 Ted Lindsay Award.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 30

Oilers vs. Kings – Game 5: A Tactical Review

The last time we spoke, the Edmonton Oilers had just delivered a thrilling overtime victory in Game 4, levelling the series against the Los Angeles Kings at two games apiece.

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

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.

Calvin Pickard News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

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.

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.

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).

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 29

Journalist Says Oilers’ Playoffs Could Trigger 2 Offseason Trades

The Edmonton Oilers’ postseason run isn’t just about chasing the Stanley Cup — it may determine the future of the team’s core and some of its most promising young players.

Evan Bouchard News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

Edmonton Oilers Lucky to Have Evan Bouchard Despite Constant Criticism

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs have been a good reminder to those who may not watch the Edmonton Oilers on a regular basis as to why Evan Bouchard has both plenty of supporters and detractors.

Mattias Ekholm News / Hockey Latest / April 28

Crucial Update on Mattias Ekholm's Playoff Status Has Been Revealed

It appears that if the Oilers want Mattias Ekholm back, they will have to wait for a deeper playoff run, as it's been revealed he could return for later rounds.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 28

Oilers showed no quit in wild Game 4 victory

The Edmonton Oilers may not be the better team in their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series against the LA Kings, but they aren’t showing any quit after