Hockey fans navigate border hassles amid playoff fervor

April 23, 2025, 5:21 am

In the midst of renewed U.S.–Canada border tensions, ardent Canadian hockey fans are boldly crossing over to support their NHL teams. Despite mixed feelings about travel difficulties and political posturing, their determination to catch playoff action adds a dash of humor and defiance to an already fervent sports season.

winnipegfreepress.com / Canadian hockey fans travel to U.S. with mixed feelings to support NHL teams

citynews.ca / Canadian hockey fans travel to U.S. with mixed feelings to support NHL teams

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Oilers Stumble in Game 1 of Playoff Showdown Against the Kings

April 22, 2025, 6:21 pm

In a familiar twist of fate, the Edmonton Oilers fell 6-5 in a nail-biting Game 1 against the Kings, extending their notorious first-game curse in the playoffs. Eerie comparisons to past dramatic comebacks have surfaced as the team gears up to reset—proving once again that a shaky start can be the best kind of slapstick in high-stakes hockey.

edmontonjournal.com / Game 1 curse a bit more troubling for the Edmonton Oilers this time

edmontonjournal.com / Game 1 of Oilers-Kings playoff had similar 'what's happening here' feel to Miracle on Manchester in 1982

winnipegfreepress.com / Stuart Skinner, Edmonton Oilers look to reset after wild 6-5 loss to Kings in Game 1

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Kings rally with late goal stuns Oilers in Game 1

April 22, 2025, 1:20 am

In a dramatic first-round NHL playoff clash, the Los Angeles Kings overcame a staggering four‐goal deficit against the Edmonton Oilers. Phillip Danault’s last-second goal clinched a thrilling 6-5 win, quashing one of the Oilers’ unforgettable comeback attempts. The rollercoaster finish left fans both shocked and relieved.

globalnews.ca / Henrique calls Oilers ‘a resilient group’ as Edmonton looks to bounce back after wild Game 1 loss

edmontonjournal.com / 'That game was drunk': Hockey world reacts to Kings 6, Oilers 5

edmontonjournal.com / Don't be fooled by the comeback, Edmonton Oilers weren't good enough

edmontonjournal.com / Kings special teams ruin special comeback for Oilers

winnipegfreepress.com / Kings host the Oilers with 1-0 series lead

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Edmonton Oilers name Skinner as starting goalie for playoff push

April 21, 2025, 3:21 pm

In a decisive move ahead of the playoffs, the Edmonton Oilers have named Stuart Skinner as their starting goalie. The announcement comes as the team gears up for a challenging postseason, infusing optimism and a dash of unpredictability into an already dramatic season.

winnipegfreepress.com / ‘We’re a resilient group’: Edmonton Oilers look to bounce back after wild Game 1 loss

winnipegfreepress.com / Edmonton’s Jeff Skinner finally makes his Stanley Cup playoff debut after 15 NHL seasons

globalnews.ca / Edmonton Oilers name Stuart Skinner starting goalie to begin 2025 playoff run

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