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Instant Reaction +1.0: Comeback falls short as Oilers lose 6-5 to Kings in Game 1

Death, taxes, and the Edmonton Oilers losing Game 1. On Monday evening, the Oilers began the hunt for their sixth Stanley Cup in franchise history with their fourth consecutive first-round matchup with the L.A.

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McDavid Unreal as Kings Edge Oilers 6-5 in Wild Game 1 Thriller

The Edmonton Oilers stunned the Los Angeles Kings by coming back from a 4-0 deficit to tie the game 5-5. The Kings then stunned the Oilers in the final seconds of the contest with a dramatic 6-5 win in Game 1 after a fanned shot by Phillip Danault found its way past Stuart Skinner.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / April 22

Ovechkin adds to his historic career with Game 1 OT winner

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Alex Ovechkin adds to historic career with OT winner

The Stanley Cup playoffs heated up with four games on Monday, including two overtime thrillers. Here are our takeaways from an excellent night of playoff hockey:

Capitals' Ovechkin plays hero with his first playoff OT winner

Jets show why this year is different with Game 2 win vs. Blues

Kings blow a four-goal lead, but still edge Oilers in final minute

Colin Blackwell's OT goal helps Stars even series with Avalanche

Are the Senators penalty problems due to passion or lack of discipline?

Kraken to fire HC Dan Bylsma after just one season with team

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 21

Kings have a ‘different feeling’ heading into this year’s first-round series with Oilers

Another year, another first-round series between the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings. But these aren’t the same old Kings that have been shoved aside by Connor McDavid and Co.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz

The 'NHL players with multiple Hart Trophies' quiz

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / April 21

Oilers Get Big Boost Ahead of Game 1

The Edmonton Oilers are ready to kick off the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fourth-straight year against the Los Angeles Kings and will have some extra help returning to the lineup ahead of Game 1.

Evander Kane News / Daily Faceoff / April 21

Oilers’ Jake Walman to return for Game 1 against Kings; Evander Kane won’t play opener

After missing the final five games of the regular season due to an undisclosed injury, Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman will make his return to the lineup Monday when the club begins its opening-round matchup of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings, per team reporter Tony Brar.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / April 21

Edmonton Oilers Officially Make Surprising Choice for Game 1 Starting Goalie

The Edmonton Oilers are in for a fight against the LA Kings, and now they've made a shock move ahead of game one, sticking with Stuart Skinner in net.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 21

Trent Frederic a game-time decision for Oilers in Game 1, but signs point to him playing

Kris Knoblauch is remaining his usual tight-lipped self on Monday as his Oilers prepare to kick off their 2025 playoffs against the Kings. Trent Frederic is considered a game-time decision, he said, and that Jake Walman would draw into the lineup after missing the Oilers’ final five regular season games.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 21

Oilers Dodging NHL By Sitting Kane?: Game 1 Roster vs. Kings

According to several sources, confirmed on Monday, the Edmonton Oilers have essentially finalized their lineup ahead of Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings.

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / April 21

Edmonton Oilers Playoff Thoughts: Round 1, Game 1

Having the same Round 1 every year has gotten boring. But the games need to be played, so what can you do? The LA Kings meeting our Edmonton Oilers for a fourth straight year is similar to the late 90s and early 2000s Oilers, when they were always meeting the Dallas Stars in the Playoffs.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / April 21

Edmonton Oilers lines for game one versus the Los Angeles Kings

It is a huge day in Oil Country. Game one of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs is mere hours away. As we eagerly await puck drop on what could be as close as series as we have seen yet between the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings, let’s start with a look at what the lineup could be for tonight’s game.

Kris Knoblauch News / Oilersnation / April 21

Kris Knoblauch thinks the Oilers are as good on the road as at home. Is he right?

Game 1 between the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings starts tonight. While hockey fans across the world got to tune into the start of the playoffs over Saturday and Sunday, Oilers fans sat patiently awaiting their own team to drop the puck.

Mattias Ekholm News / Yardbarker / April 21

Stanley Cup playoffs pressure index: DeBoer doldrums

Stanley Cup playoffs pressure index: Stars HC Pete DeBoer doldrums

The NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs are famous for high-pressure situations, and after six games, there are already a few situations where it is mounting on head coaches.

Takeaways from Day 2 of NHL playoffs: Devils are in trouble; perfect start for Leafs

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 21