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

Edmonton Oilers’ 4 Most Painful Losses Ever in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Since joining the NHL in 1979, the Edmonton Oilers have played well over 300 postseason games, winning nearly 60 percent of them. That’s a great record, but it still means…

Published: 7 months ago by The Hockey Writers

How the Edmonton Oilers should pick their bottom pairing defencemen for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Kings

Following a 6-5 loss in Game 1 of their playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings, the Edmonton Oilers will likely be looking at making a few tweaks to the lineup heading into Game 2 tonight. The most likely change to the lineup will come in the f...

Published: 7 months ago by The Oil Rig

What's defined the recent history of Oilers-Kings playoff series?

Here are some memorable moments from the last three Edmonton vs. L.A. series, with a hint of what's to come.

Published: 7 months ago by The Athletic

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: 7 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers’ Issues That Must Be Addressed to Make Playoff Run

The Edmonton Oilers are once again back in the NHL Playoffs. They have consistently made the postseason for several years in a row now; however, they have come up short…

Published: 7 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Oilers Need to Put Calvin Pickard in Net for Game 2 vs. Kings

The Edmonton Oilers need a win in Game 2 of their best-of-seven first-round Western Conference Stanley Cup Playoff series to take home-ice advantage away from the Los Angeles Kings. If I…

Published: 7 months ago by The Hockey Writers

32 Thoughts Podcast: Will Sabres reach out to Lamoriello?

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Justin Cuthbert guides Kyle and Elliotte through all eight first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In the final segment, Justin and Elliotte review headlines from across the hockey world. They begin with the de...

Published: 7 months ago by SportsNet

Stuart Skinner deserves to stay in Oilers net — but his leash is getting ever shorter

Skinner allowed six goals in Game 1, but how many of the goals were his fault is up for debate.

Published: 7 months ago by The Athletic

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Game 3 of Avs-Stars, while Canadiens, Oilers seek revenge

Previews and key stats for a pair of Game 2s and a pivotal Game 3 on the docket on Wednesday night.

Published: 7 months ago by ESPN

NHL playoff picks, odds, how to watch info for Wednesday's Stanley Cup action

The Stanley Cup playoffs continue on Wednesday with Canadiens-Capitals, Stars-Avalanche and Oilers-Kings.

Published: 7 months ago by The Athletic

Oilers hoping 'X-factor' Kane returns vs. Kings

Edmonton forward Evander Kane, 33, who has not played since Game 2 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final on June 10, could make his season debut in the Western Conference first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings, Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said Tues...

Published: 7 months ago by ESPN

Connor McDavid vocal on Oilers ‘work level’ before Game 2 vs. Kings

The Edmonton Oilers lost Game 1 of their series with the Los Angeles Kings. Edmonton has defeated the Kings in each of the last three postseasons. However, Connor McDavid and company got off to a bad start in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. McDavid pr...

Published: 7 months ago by ClutchPoints