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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.

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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.

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?

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 / 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.

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20 NHL players from the 1990s you probably forgot about

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.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / May 1

How the Edmonton Oilers turned it around defensively against the Los Angeles Kings

Without getting too deep into the weeds of history, the Edmonton Oilers were flat-out not good enough in their own zone in Games 1 and 2 of the current first-round playoff series versus the Los Angeles Kings.

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.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / May 1

NHL Predictions (Playoffs Edition): Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Game 6

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions (Playoffs Edition). Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / April 29

Edmonton Oilers Players Caught Celebrating Playoff Wins in Very Unusual Way

The Oilers recently tied the series up at 2 against the Kings, and the team was caught blasting very unusual music in their locker room following a win.

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