Stuart Skinner will start, Evander Kane in for Jeff Skinner, Oilers insider suggests

This in from Oilers insider Bob Stauffer, his suggestion that the Edmonton Oilers will stick with goalie Stuart Skinner for Game Two of the Stanley Cup quarter-finals against the Los Angeles. Stauffer also said if Evander Kane and John Klingberg are....

Published: 3 months ago by Edmonton Journal

The Day After +5.0: Winning in different ways key for Oilers

Power play, penalty kill or even strength, the Oilers are ready for whatever comes at them. Whether they face an early deficit or need to protect a lead, they can handle it. That’s what they proved in their first-round series against the L.A. Kings,....

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers’ Connor McDavid becomes the first player since Wayne Gretzky to record 10 assists in a series twice

Connor McDavid joined an exclusive club on the night he and his team punched their ticket to the second round. it doesn’t look like it at first, but leon draisaitl scores to make it a 2-2 game. pic.twitter.com/P0QOfLvfI0 — zach (@zjlaing) May 2, 2024...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

The Oilers beating the L.A. Kings was always inevitable. It’s about what comes next

There was never a doubt the Oilers would advance to Round 2, but defeating the Kings in five games is significant — and a promising sign.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

Oilers’ special teams, best players too much for outmatched Kings in Round 1

For the third season in a row, Edmonton rolls into the second round, this time on the heels of a five-game series win and a 4-3 closing game in which the Oilers’ special teams bludgeoned L.A. into their summer.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Kings lament special teams play as season ends

Kings interim coach Jim Hiller said the difference in their series against the Oilers was special teams play. "If we had performed well, we'd still be playing," he said.

Published: 1 year ago by ESPN

How Oilers’ lethal special teams helped earn series win

Gene Principe and Mark Spector break down the Edmonton Oilers defeating the Los Angeles Kings in five games, explain how their stellar special teams helped lead the way, highlight the excellent play of Leon Draisaitl, and more.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

"Real impressive": McDavid shouts out Oilers perfect PK after series win

The Edmonton Oilers are headed to the second round after dispatching the LA Kings in five games. After such a great moment, you’d think the focus would be on how the team feels heading into the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third c...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

Officiating and the Power Play the Story as Oilers Slay Kings

The post Officiating and the Power Play the Story as Oilers Slay Kings appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Edmonton Oilers used their incredible power play to eliminate the Los Angeles Kings in their first-round series, winning 4-3 in Game 6. The p...

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

Oilers advance to 2nd playoff round with 4-3 win over Kings

Leon Draisaitl scored twice for the Oilers Wednesday as Edmonton, for the third straight year, eliminated the Kings from the playoff picture. Evan Bouchard added three assists for the winners.

Published: 1 year ago by CBC Sports