Oilers clash with Golden Knights in high-stakes playoff series

May 3, 2025, 2:20 pm

As the Edmonton Oilers prepare for a do-or-die second round against the Vegas Golden Knights, both teams have split their regular season encounters evenly. Analysts question the Oilers’ defence and goaltending as the matchup promises unpredictable, edge-of-your-seat action in the playoffs.

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As big as that first round series triumph over the Kings was, it ultimately means the Oilers are but a quarter of the way through their quest for the Cup. And with all due respect to L.A., the Vegas Golden Knights promise to be a much different and more dangerous opponent. I firmly believe the […]

edmontonjournal.com / Ekholm ruled out for Edmonton Oilers in Round 2 vs. Vegas

When the Edmonton Oilers face the Vegas Golden Knights in Round 2 of the Western Conference playoffs, they will once again be without top defenceman Mattias Ekholm. The 34-year-old product of Sweden missed much of the end of the regular season and had previously been ruled out for the entire first…

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edmontonjournal.com / 'Cassidy's mouth is watering': Top analysts doubt Oilers goalie, defence vs Vegas

Two of the sharpest commentators in hockey, TSN’s Ray Ferraro and Chris Gawlik of the Locked On Vegas Golden Knights podcast, have doubts and questions about the defence and goaltending of the Edmonton Oilers heading into their second round series against the Vegas Golden Knights. Said Ferraro of…

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