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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.

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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.

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?

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

Oilers vs. Kings: Game 5 Information, Line Combinations, Starting Goaltenders, and More

We’ve got ourselves a three-game series. The L.A. Kings won Games 1 and 2 at home and then the Oilers countered with wins in Games 3 and 4 in Edmonton.

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 / 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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

4 Keys for Oilers to Defeat Kings in Game 5

After losing the first two games of their best-of-seven Western Conference first round series against the Los Angeles Kings on the road, the Edmonton Oilers bounced back to win Games 3 and 4 at Rogers Place, by scores of 7-4 and 4-3 (in overtime), respectively.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / April 29

Top five Edmonton Oilers overtime playoff goals in recent history

On Sunday night, Leon Draisaitl scored what was shockingly his first ever playoff overtime goal. One definitely would have expected that at least one of

Evander Kane News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

Evander Kane’s Immediate Impact and Importance to the Oilers Moving Forward

After a rough start to Round 1 for the Edmonton Oilers, they have managed to rally with a couple of strong performances on home ice to knot the series at two games.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 29

Breaking down key 5-on-5 line matchups for the Oilers as they head back to Los Angeles

With a 4-3 overtime victory on Sunday night, the Edmonton Oilers have tied their first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings won the first two games of the series in Los Angeles, but the Oilers emerged victorious in the next two games in Edmonton. Thus far, Los Angeles leads 11 to 9 in 5-on-5 goals in this series.

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.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 29

NHL Predictions Playoffs Edition with Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Game 5

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 / Breakaway on SI / April 29

Oilers Defender Joins Historic Postseason Company

The Edmonton Oilers' most effective player in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is puck-moving defenseman Evan Bouchard. Through four games, he's scored four goals and added three assists, ranking first among Edmonton defensemen and second on the team in scoring.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 28

Oilers and Kings no Strangers to Late-Game Heroics and More

The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs have been excellent, if you like lead changes, big hits, late rallies and an elevated heart rate. — Oilers fans should be used to late-game heroics, as the Oilers have been on the winning and losing side of both lately.

Mattias Ekholm News / Oilersnation / April 28

Mattias Ekholm has ‘responded well’ to injury, could join Oilers later in playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers might get a major reinforcement to their lineup if they can keep their playoff run going. According to Jason Gregor, Mattias Ekholm has “responded well” as he works to return from an undisclosed injury.

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

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 28

Oilers’ Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl make simple requests after Game 4 comeback

For the Edmonton Oilers to be elite, they need a balanced game plan. Although Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are two of the best at their respective positions, they can’t always score two or three goals a game.

Leon Draisaitl News / Field Level Media / April 28

Leon Draisaitl lifts Oilers to OT win over Kings to even series

Leon Draisaitl scored his first career playoff overtime goal to cap a four-point performance as the host Edmonton Oilers claimed a thrilling 4-3 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday to even their Stanley Cup playoff series.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 27

Oilers Recall Seven Black Aces

With the season officially over for their AHL affiliate, the Edmonton Oilers have boosted their NHL roster by calling up seven black aces. The full list of recalls includes forwards Matthew Savoie, Noah Philp, and James Hamblin; defensemen Cam Dineen and Philip Kemp; and goaltender Olivier Rodrigue – per Bob Stauffer of 880 CHED.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / April 22

Ovechkin adds to his historic career with Game 1 OT winner

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Alex Ovechkin adds to historic career with OT winner

The Stanley Cup playoffs heated up with four games on Monday, including two overtime thrillers. Here are our takeaways from an excellent night of playoff hockey:

Capitals' Ovechkin plays hero with his first playoff OT winner

Jets show why this year is different with Game 2 win vs. Blues

Kings blow a four-goal lead, but still edge Oilers in final minute

Colin Blackwell's OT goal helps Stars even series with Avalanche

Are the Senators penalty problems due to passion or lack of discipline?

Kraken to fire HC Dan Bylsma after just one season with team