Edmonton Oilers strategize against Kings in tense playoff series

April 27, 2025, 4:20 pm

The Edmonton Oilers seek to capitalize on momentum against the Los Angeles Kings by fine-tuning their power play and tactical approach. With a nod to Game 4 starter Pickard and critical adjustments, the series is evolving into a strategic chess match on ice, leaving Kings supporters scratching their heads.

globalnews.ca / Draisaitl scores in OT as Oilers beat Kings 4-3 in Game 4, to tie series

Leon Draisaitl scored at 18:18 of overtime on the power play and added three assists, as the Edmonton Oilers battled back to even their first-round playoff series with Los Angeles, coming away with a miraculous 4-3 Game 4 victory over the Kings on Sunday. “We’ve got to find a way to play with a...

winnipegfreepress.com / Draisaitl scores in OT as Oilers rally from behind to beat Kings 4-3, tie series 2-2

edmontonjournal.com / Player grades: Edmonton Oilers with comeback OT miracle 4-3 over Los Angeles

Edmonton came out weak and kept it up throughout the first two periods, getting down 3-1. Two mental errors by veteran d-men Darnell Nurse and Evan Bouchard led to two goals against in the first two periods. But Bouchard fought back with one lucky goal and one brilliant shot to tie the game late...

winnipegfreepress.com / Draisaitl scores in OT as the Oilers beat the Kings 4-3 in Game 4 to tie series

edmontonjournal.com / The Team That Wouldn't Die does it again — Edmonton Oilers win Game 4

Evan Bouchard pots two, including tying goal in dying seconds of third period before Leon Draisaitl closes out win in OT.

edmontonjournal.com / Momentum swings the name of the game in Oilers' series vs. L.A. Kings

'These couple of games have been more of an up-and-down roller-coaster for both teams'

edmontonjournal.com / Can Edmonton Oilers hammer down hard on the best weapon of the enemy?

The best weapon of the Los Angeles Kings? Kevin Fiala on the deadly L.A. power play, which has scored seven goals on 12 opportunities in three games. By comparison, the Oilers gave up just four power play goals in 25 games during the 2024 playoffs. Fiala and that power play are the difference in...

winnipegfreepress.com / Pickard gets nod to start Game 4 for Oilers in series versus Kings

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