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April 2025 Archives

Better Lait Than Never - Edmonton Oilers rally vs Los Angeles Kings

Better Lait Than Never: Oilers win Game 5, but the job’s not finished

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by Dylan Nazareth

Taylor Hall, Darnell Nurse named to OHL’s West Division Quarter Century First Team

Edmonton Oilers Los Angeles Kings

by Jason Gregor

Complete Domination from the Oilers in Game 5

Edmonton Oilers Leon Draisaitl

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl snubbed from 2025 Ted Lindsay Award

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by Bruce Curlock

Oilers vs. Kings – Game 5: A Tactical Review

Edmonton Oilers Los Angeles Kings Mattias Janmark

‘Janmark is elite’: Social media reacts to Oilers Game 5 win

Edmonton Oilers Evander Kane L.A. Kings Darcy Kuemper

Oilers dominant for 60 minutes, Evander Kane impactful again, and playoff Mattias Janmark

Edmonton Oilers Los Angeles Kings

The Day After +5.0: Relentless pressure and depth scoring push Oilers over Kings in Game 5

Edmonton Oilers Los Angeles Kings

by Ryley Delaney

Instant Reaction +5.0: Oilers find a win on the road to push Kings to brink of elimination

Oilersnation Radio Podcast

Oilersnation Radio: Oilers with a chance at the series lead in Game 5

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by Jason Gregor

Gameday Previews

GDB +5.0: Oilers’ Scouting of Kuemper has Helped them Offensively (CBC, 8:00 PM MT)

Edmonton Oilers Zach Hyman

How the Oilers are wearing down the Kings as this series goes along

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Gameday Previews

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

Edmonton Oilers Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid

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

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by Nicholas Martin

NHL Betting Preview (April 29): Oilers vs. Kings Game 5 Predictions

Edmonton Oilers celebrate goal at Rogers Place

Real Life Podcast: Oilers tie the series against the Kings with two comeback wins

Edmonton Oilers Zach Hyman

by Jason Gregor

Monday Musings: Oilers and Kings no Strangers to Late-Game Heroics and More

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Mattias Ekholm

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

Edmonton Oilers Los Angeles Kings

by Bruce Curlock

Oilers vs. Kings – Game 4: A Tactical Review

Edmonton Oilers Los Angeles Kings Jim Hiller

‘Next question please’: Kings head coach Jim Hiller snaps at reporter when asked about blowing leads to Oilers

Edmonton Oilers Los Angeles Kings

The Day After +4.0: Oilers experience on full display in Game 4 comeback win over Kings

Edmonton Oilers Evan Bouchard

‘Magical offensively and suspect defensively’: Social media reacts to Evan Bouchard’s late-game heroics for Oilers

Edmonton Oilers Leon Draisaitl celebrates overtime goal

Oilers stun the Kings in comeback win, Evan Bouchard with two goals, and heading to L.A. to steal Game 5

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Monday Mailbag: What is happening with the Oilers’ penalty kill?

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by Ryley Delaney

Instant Reaction +4.0: Oilers even series with overtime win over Kings in Game 4

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid

Gameday Previews

GDB +4.0: Oilers look to tie the series in Game 4 vs. the Kings (7:30pm MT, CBC)

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Gameday Previews

Oilers vs. Kings: Game 4 Information, Line Combinations, Starting Goaltenders, and More

Edmonton Oilers Calvin Pickard Los Angeles Kings

Calvin Pickard starts Game 4 for Oilers as McDavid, Draisaitl centre own lines

Edmonton Oilers defenceman John Klingberg

by Sean Panganiban

A look at John Klingberg’s playoff history and coming through in clutch moments

Edmonton Oilers Zach Hyman

by Nicholas Martin

NHL Betting Preview (April 27): Kings vs. Oilers Game 4 Predictions

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Oilers get reinforcements as Black Aces skate in Edmonton

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by Bruce Curlock

Oilers vs. Kings – Game 3: A Tactical Review

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by Jason Gregor

Big Win for the Oilers and Signs of Progress Against the Kings

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‘Did Jim Hiller just blow this series?’: Fans react to rollercoaster Game 3 win for Oilers

Edmonton Oilers Zach Hyman

The Day After +3.0: Power play wakes up as Oilers score seven goals on Kings

Edmonton Oilers' and Rogers Place crowd celebrates goal in Game 3

Redemption night for Evan Bouchard, Evander Kane leaves his mark, and Calvin Pickard grinds out a win for the Oilers

Edmonton Oilers Evan Bouchard

by Ryley Delaney

Instant Reaction +3.0: Third period rally lifts Oilers to 7-4 win over Kings

Edmonton Oilers Los Angeles Kings

Gameday Previews

GDB +3.0: Oilers need to get back to basics on home ice (8:00 PM MT, CBC)

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by Ryley Delaney

Flashback Friday: Oilers overcome 2-0 series deficit and beat Sharks in 2006 playoffs

Edmonton Oilers Stuart Skinner Calvin Pickard

‘Calvin Pickard is gonna save this season’: Oilers fans react to lineup changes ahead of Game 3

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid

‘There should be a lot of desperation’: Oilers look to seize the moment as series against Kings shifts home

Edmonton Oilers Calvin Pickard Los Angeles Kings

Calvin Pickard starts for the Oilers in Game 3 as lines blend again

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid Los Angeles Kings

Gameday Previews

Oilers vs. Kings: Game 3 Information, Line Combinations, Starting Goaltenders, and More

Edmonton Oilers Leon Draisaitl

by Nicholas Martin

NHL Betting Preview (April 25): Kings vs. Oilers Game 3 Predictions

Edmonton Oilers Calvin Pickard

by Liam Horrobin

What lineup changes should the Oilers make for Game 3?

Oilersnation Radio Podcast

Oilersnation Radio: All eyes on the Oilers for pivotal Game 3

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by Real Life Podcast

Real Life Podcast: Oilers are on the ropes, but they’re not out

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Ex-Oilers GMs Ken Holland, Peter Chiarelli among candidates for vacant Islanders GM spot

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by Devan Dubnyk

Ask Dubey: Former NHLer Devan Dubnyk answers questions about the playoffs, being traded, and more

Edmonton Oilers Evander Kane

‘They’re just going to get better’: Oilers looking for gradual improvements from Kane, Frederic, Klingberg

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by Bruce Curlock

Oilers vs. Kings – Game 2: A Tactical Review

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by Jason Gregor

The Oilers Need to Change Much More than the Goalie to Win This Series

Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner

Fans react to Oilers pulling goaltender Stuart Skinner in Game 2 loss to Kings

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The Day After +2.0: Oilers quickly have little room for error after dropping two games in L.A.

Los Angeles Kings Drew Doughty celebrates goal Edmonton Oilers

Oilers blown out by Kings in Game 2, the goaltending concerns get louder, and the special teams disaster

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Instant Reaction +2.0: Kings hammer Oilers 6-2, take 2-0 series lead

Better Lait Than Never - Oilers need players to step up

Better Lait Than Never: The Oilers hate Game 1s and I expect much better in Game 2

Edmonton Oilers Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid

by Jason Gregor

Gameday Previews

GDB +2.0: Oilers Must be Better in Every Facet of Their Game (SN, 8:00 PM MT)

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by Sean Panganiban

Looking back at Evander Kane’s best playoff moments ahead of his return to the Oilers’ lineup

Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner

Evander Kane and John Klingberg draw in for Oilers, Jeff Skinner and Josh Brown out for Game 2

Edmonton Oilers Adam Henrique Los Angeles Kings

If Evander Kane returns for Game 2, who comes out of the Oilers’ lineup?

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Gameday Previews

Oilers vs. Kings: Game 2 Information, Line Combinations, Starting Goaltenders, and More

Edmonton Oilers Los Angeles Kings

by Nicholas Martin

NHL Betting Preview (April 23): Oilers vs. Kings Game 2 Predictions

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by Dylan Nazareth

Matthew Tkachuk, who spent months on LTIR ahead of playoffs, plays Game 1 for Panthers after NHL raises stink

Edmonton Oilers Stuart Skinner Calvin Pickard

Should the Oilers start Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard in Game 2 against the Kings?

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by Ryley Delaney

Playoff Preview: Panthers begin Stanley Cup defence in Battle of Florida with Lightning

Edmonton OIlers

Social media reacts to rollercoaster Game 1 between Oilers and Kings

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by Jason Gregor

Sluggish 38 Minutes Cost Oilers Game 1 Against Kings, Final 22 Minutes was Promising

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid Los Angeles Kings

by Bruce Curlock

Oilers vs. Kings – Game 1: A Tactical Review

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by Dylan Nazareth

Oilers comfortable dressing six defencemen but using only five

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by Sean Panganiban

10 memorable moments from the Oilers and Kings in the playoffs

Edmonton Oilers Evander Kane

Oilers, Kane among those scrutinized by NHL for LTIR usage late in regular season

Los Angeles Kings Celenbrate goal

Oilers smothered offensively, the comeback was too little too late, and Edmonton’s goaltending controversy

Edmonton Oilers Los Angeles Kings

The Day After +1.0: The Oilers have never met a Game 1 they’ve liked

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by Ryley Delaney

Instant Reaction +1.0: Comeback falls short as Oilers lose 6-5 to Kings in Game 1

Edmonton Oilers Zach Hyman scores against Los Angeles Kings

by Real Life Podcast

Real Life Podcast: A Live Version of the Podcast on Oilers playoff day

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by Ryley Delaney

Playoff Preview: Canadiens look to pull off another massive upset over Capitals

Drew Doughty Anze Kopitar

Kings have a ‘different feeling’ heading into this year’s first-round series with Oilers

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid Los Angeles Kings

by Jason Gregor

Gameday Previews

GDB +1.0: Oilers Look to Plant a Seed of Doubt Against Kings (SN, 8:00 PM MT)

Edmonton Oilers Trent Frederic Los Angeles Kings

Trent Frederic a game-time decision for Oilers in Game 1, but signs point to him playing

Edmonton Oilers bench vs. Seattle Kraken

Kris Knoblauch thinks the Oilers are as good on the road as at home. Is he right?

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Gameday Previews

Oilers vs. Kings: Game 1 Information, Line Combinations, Starting Goaltenders, and More

Edmonton Oilers Los Angeles Kings

by Nicholas Martin

NHL Betting Preview (April 21): Oilers vs. Kings Game 1 Predictions

GDB Corey Perry Edmonton Oilers LA Kings Photoshop

Monday Mailbag: What advantage do the Oilers have over the Kings?

Edmonton Oilers' forward Jeff Skinner

by Tyler Yaremchuk

Five Bold Predictions for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Edmonton OIlers Evander Kane

Evander Kane out for Game 1 against Kings as Oilers blend bottom-six lines

Edmonton Oilers forward Noah Philp

by Bruce Curlock

Oilers Prospect Report: Make Them Uncomfortable

Edmonton Oilers Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid

Five Key Questions for the Edmonton Oilers before the 2025 Playoffs

Oilers beat Kings in NHL Playoffs

by Bruce Curlock

A tactical preview of the fourth first-round battle between Oilers and Kings

Edmonton Oilers bench vs. Seattle Kraken

WWYDW(SE): The Oilers’ Line Combinations

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by Ryley Delaney

Playoff Preview: Wild enter Pacific Division bracket with first-round series against Golden Knights

Edmonton Oilers celebrate goal against Calgary Flames

Eight takeaways from the Oilers’ regular season

Edmonton Oilers Ty Emberson

Oilers sign defenceman Ty Emberson to two-year extension

Edmonton Oilers Zach Hyman scores against Los Angeles Kings

Random Thoughts: The goalie battle, depth scoring, and Oilers vs. Kings Round 4

Oilers beat Kings in NHL Playoffs

NHL Playoffs Roundtable: First-round predictions, who’s the Stanley Cup favourite, and more

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by Jason Gregor

What Do The Oilers Need From Josh Brown?

Edmonton Oilers Corey Perry

by Sean Panganiban

Five Oilers who could be X-Factors against the Kings

Oilersnation Radio Podcast

Oilersnation Radio: Looking back on our Oilers pre-season predictions and ahead at the LA Kings

Carolina Hurricanes warmup

by Ryley Delaney

Playoff Preview: Injury-riddled Devils meet Hurricanes in first round

Edmonton Oilers Corey Perry

Oilers among teams with fewest cap overages for next season

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