5 THINGS: Edmonton Oilers out of their element in series against Kings

After taking the past three consecutive opening series against L.A. in seven games, six games and five games, respectively, all the Oilers have done so far is proven they didn’t get any better over the year. But the Kings certainly have.

Published: 7 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Calvin Pickard goes from backup to playoff stud for Edmonton Oilers

He didn't just come in and make saves, he absolutely saved this series for an Edmonton crew hellbent on returning to the Stanley Cup Final for the second year in a row

Published: 7 months ago by Edmonton Journal

32 Thoughts Podcast: The harmonica magic is gone

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Justin Cuthbert, Kyle Bukauskas, and Elliotte Friedman tour around the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Published: 7 months ago by SportsNet

The Oilers' best performance of the season came at the best time: 'We want to finish the job'

The Oilers' 3-1 Game 5 win was not only their best of the series, but it was also their most dominant performance of the 2024-25 season.

Published: 7 months ago by The Athletic

The Day After +5.0: 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. Through the first four games of the series, McDavid and Draisaitl h...

Published: 7 months ago by Oilers Nation

NHL playoffs daily: Hurricanes eliminate Devils; Senators shut out Maple Leafs

Plus the Oilers and Golden Knights won a pair of crucial Game 5s, putting the Kings and Wild on the ropes.

Published: 7 months ago by The Athletic

Pickard has funny moment with Oilers beat reporter after massive Game 5 win

Calvin Pickard has breathed new life into the Edmonton Oilers. The 33-year-old came into the postseason as a backup goaltender, but is now playing like a No. 1 netminder for this Edmonton squad. With the team down 2-0 early in the series, Pickard has...

Published: 7 months ago by Daily Hive

NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, Edmonton Oilers, and the Winnipeg Jets

Would the Edmonton Oilers consider moving Evan Bouchard and Stuart Skinner? Leaving cap space on the table may be hurting the Winnipeg Jets.

Published: 7 months ago by NHL Rumors

Oilers put Kings on notice with dominant Game 5 win: ‘Got them where we want them’

When you play the best game of your season on April 29, well, that speaks of a team that might have more in the tank than we thought — even a few days ago.

Published: 7 months ago by SportsNet

Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 11: Canes advance to second round, Sens stay alive

The Golden Knights and Oilers also took 3-2 series leads with their wins in the west coast.

Published: 7 months ago by Daily Faceoff

How the Oilers have flipped the series vs. the Kings upside down

Kevin Bieksa joins Sportsnet Central after the Edmonton Oilers huge Game 5 win vs. the Los Angeles Kings to discuss how the series has been flipped upside down since the third period of Game 4.

Published: 7 months ago by SportsNet

Oilers Defeat Kings 3-1 in Game 5

Game 5 of the first round playoff series between the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings moved back to Crypto.com Arena where the Kings are undefeated so far in the…

Published: 7 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Edmonton Oilers win 3-1 in Game 5 to take series lead against Los Angeles Kings

Mattias Janmark scored the tiebreaking goal at 7:12 of the third period, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 Tuesday night for their third consecutive victory and a 3-2 lead in their first-round series.

Published: 7 months ago by CBC Sports