Edmonton Oilers struggle in series, facing mounting play criticisms

April 24, 2025, 9:22 am

The Edmonton Oilers are under intense scrutiny after a lackluster showing in their series against the Kings. Analysts and fans alike call out the team for its sluggish play, prompting urgent demands for a tactical shake-up as playoff hopes begin to fade.


edmontonjournal.com / Edmonton Oilers legend Grant Fuhr weighs in on Stuart Skinner's playoff performance and team's Game 2 debacle

"They love you when you’re good, hate you when you’re not," Fuhr says

globalnews.ca / Special teams struggles costing Oilers in NHL playoff battle with Kings

Game 3 of the series goes Friday in Edmonton.

edmontonjournal.com / With Edmonton Oilers going downhill fast, can the series be saved?

“We just have to find it and we have to find it quick. We have to start playing here. Obviously it hasn’t been good enough"

edmontonjournal.com / 5 THINGS: Edmonton Oilers out of their element in series against Kings

After taking the past three consecutive opening series against L.A. in seven games, six games and five games, respectively, all the Oilers have done so far is proven they didn’t get any better over the year. But the Kings certainly have.


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