Edmonton Oilers secure series lead with a dominant Game Five

April 30, 2025, 1:20 am

In a dramatic turnaround that left the Los Angeles Kings reeling, the Edmonton Oilers delivered a masterclass in hockey by seizing game five. Overcoming early hesitation, the Oilers' relentless pressure and slick play nearly eliminated the Kings, proving that sometimes dominance speaks louder than words—even if it leaves opponents speechless.

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edmontonjournal.com / Edmonton Oilers send Kings to brink of elimination with dominating 3-1 win in Game Five: Cult of Hockey Player Grades

The Edmonton Oilers have erased a 0-2 start to take a 3-2 series lead on the L.A. Kings after a commanding performance in Los Angeles in Game Five. The Oilers utterly dominated the Kings. The shots were 19-4 in the first goalless period of the series. It was 33-12 after two as Edmonton’s hard...

edmontonjournal.com / All Oilers, all the time as Edmonton pulls away from Los Angeles

Things were close for a few games, but that sound you heard Tuesday night in Los Angeles was the Edmonton Oilers pulling away from the Kings — probably for good, if the last five periods are any indication. A series that started in L.A.’s favour, with the Kings up 2-0 and a break or two […]

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