Oilers await second-round opponent, plan to use rest as a weapon
During what they hope is a deep run through the gruelling Stanley Cup playoffs this spring, the Edmonton Oilers will take all the time off they can get.
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Oilers dominate special teams to eliminate Kings in 5 games
The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings played a tight-checking series at even strength. But the special teams matchup was lopsided - and that's why it ended in five games.
Oilers forward Zach Hyman hoping to teach 'Shaq Hyman' how to skate: 'For free'
Oilers forward Zach Hyman hoping to teach 'Shaq Hyman' how to skate: 'For free'
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Kings plan to stick to template as they face elimination against Oilers
Kings head coach Jim Hiller says that despite the loss, his team needs to replicate Game 4's style of play in the return match on Wednesday in Edmonton.
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Skinner posts shutout, Oilers grind out 1-0 win to take 3-1 series lead over Kings
The Edmonton Oilers' offence wasn’t rolling Sunday night, but head coach Kris Knoblauch felt just fine knowing his goalie would get them to the finish line.
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Oilers add depth with recall of Jack Campbell, Philip Broberg from AHL
The Edmonton Oilers are adding depth for the playoffs by recalling goaltender Jack Campbell and defenceman Philip Broberg from the American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors.
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LA Kings starting goalie David Rittich against Oilers in Game 4
David Rittich is getting the nod as the Los Angeles Kings look to get even with the Edmonton Oilers in their first-round playoff series Sunday night.
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Oilers coach calls McDavid and Draisaitl's playoff performances remarkable
Kris Knoblauch is five months into watching Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl go to work.
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Kane makes impact with Gordie Howe hat trick, Oilers rout Kings to take series lead
Evander Kane’s teammates believe he’s tailor-made for the playoffs, and so does the man himself.
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DonAir force takes over at Oilers playoff games
As if a 4-0 Edmonton Oilers lead in Game 1 of their playoff series with the Los Angeles Kings wasn't good enough, what was announced at Rogers Place during the next TV timeout nearly blew the roof off the downtown arena.
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Oilers focus on better start for Game 3 vs. Kings
The Oilers — overtime losers of Game 2 in Edmonton — have to find a way to follow their own advice to tame the Los Angeles Kings on the latter's home ice the next two games.
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Brett Kissel curse? Radio host starts petition to stop singer from performing anthem at Oilers playoff games
An Edmonton radio host created a petition to stop country music singer Brett Kissel from performing the anthem at Oilers playoff games – and Kissel signed it.