For three games, the L.A. Kings had not really played like the L.A. Kings. They either had been ineffective in trying to execute their systems or, in the case of Game 2, the Kings got some help from the Oilers that allowed them not to worry about their systems.
Reports that the Edmonton Oilers like Vincent Desharnais are not new. Dating back to when the team gave him a shot out of the AHL versus trading for a more established defenseman, he’s not let them down and has exceeded expectations.
Take a bow, Stuart Skinner. You earned it. While the narrative around the Oilers and Skinner through the first three games of their first-round series against the L.A.
According to Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer, the Edmonton Oilers might be looking at locking up one of their lesser-experienced defensemen to a long-term deal.
In a gritty showdown that proved the Oilers can win in more than one way, the Edmonton Oilers took a commanding 3-1 series lead after a nail-biting 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 4 of their playoff series.
The remaining teams in the Stanley Cup Playoffs are on notice.
After three matches during which one or both sides scored a flurry of goals, the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings engaged in a vintage, tightly contested, defensive battle on Sunday in Game 4.
Stuart Skinner made 33 saves for the visiting Edmonton Oilers in a 1-0 win against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series on Sunday night.
The Edmonton Oilers are just one win away from an appearance in the second round for the third consecutive season, as they defeated the Los Angeles Kings by a score of 1-0 in Game 4 on Sunday.
Corey Perry reached a major milestone in his career when he took to the ice for Game 4 of the first-round series against the Kings. It marked the 200th playoff game of his illustrious career, making him only the 24th player in league history to reach this exclusive club.
The Oilers are getting some reinforcement in the crease and on the back end as the team announced on Sunday they have called up Jack Campbell and Philip Broberg.
They’re at it again. Both are on fire this season and through 50 playoff games, Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid sit second and third in playoff points per game.
Game 3 was the type of game we need to see from Evander Kane on a more consistent basis. He made a nifty setup for a goal; he was a net-front presence for a goal of his own, he held his own physically and got into a scrap.
The Edmonton Oilers offence has been known to cause all teams issues for multiple seasons now. Unfortunately, no team knows that better than the Los Angeles Kings, who have had an impossible time dealing with it in the playoffs.
Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers scored early and often en route to reclaiming the lead in their Western Conference first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night.
Evander Kane clearly sees and hears the opinions of the local media covering the Edmonton Oilers. While most players probably choose to stay as far away from the thoughts and critiques of media personalities as they can, Kane seems to be well aware of what others are saying.
Zach Hyman is averaging two goals per game in the playoffs.
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner has been a hot topic for conversation during his young career. That is especially true when it comes to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. While Edmonton has done plenty all around to underachieve in the postseason, their goaltending certainly hasn’t helped. Skinner is a solid regular-season goalie.
One of the best defensemen in the NHL, Evan Bouchard has been even better in the postseason to begin his career.
The Edmonton Oilers have recalled the defenseman from the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors.
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