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Oilers and Evander Kane Talk Expectations Ahead of Game 2

Oilers and Evander Kane Talk Expectations Ahead of Game 2

Evander Kane is officially returning to the lineup for the Edmonton Oilers. Confirmed as in for Game 2 between the Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings, Kane is in and Jeff Skinner will come out.

Edmonton Oilers News / ESPN / April 23

Oilers welcome back Kane, Klingberg for Game 2

Evander Kane made his season debut for the Oilers in Game 2 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series with the Kings on Wednesday night, while John Klingberg also returned from a lengthy injury absence.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / April 23
Kris Knoblauch Reveals The Reason He Decided To Bench Jeff Skinner For Game 2

Kris Knoblauch Reveals The Reason He Decided To Bench Jeff Skinner For Game 2

The Edmonton Oilers are finally getting the return of Evander Kane on Wednesday, and now we know why it's come at the expense of Jeff Skinner, with Head Coach Kris Knoblauch explaining the role that Kane will play upon his return.

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NHL News / The Oil Rig / April 23
Edmonton Oilers projected Game 2 lineup versus the Los Angeles Kings

Edmonton Oilers projected Game 2 lineup versus the Los Angeles Kings

It’s another big day in Oil Country. It’s now time for Game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. What started out in the gutter, was quickly turned around when Connor McDavid racked up three consecutive points and potted the game-tying goal to complete the Edmonton Oilers three-goal comeback.

Evander Kane News / Daily Faceoff / April 23
Oilers’ Evander Kane to debut in Game 2 versus Kings

Oilers’ Evander Kane to debut in Game 2 versus Kings

Edmonton Oilers left winger Evander Kane is set to make his long-awaited season debut. Ahead of Game 2 versus the Pacific Division rival Los Angeles Kings

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23
Oilers' Evander Kane, John Klingberg will play in Game 2 vs. Kings

Oilers' Evander Kane, John Klingberg will play in Game 2 vs. Kings

The Oilers suffered a dramatic loss in Game 1 to the Kings, with top-nine forward Evander Kane unavailable as he has been all season, having undergone multiple surgeries.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 23
Evander Kane and John Klingberg draw in for Oilers, Jeff Skinner and Josh Brown out for Game 2

Evander Kane and John Klingberg draw in for Oilers, Jeff Skinner and Josh Brown out for Game 2

The Edmonton Oilers will have two reinforcements in the lineup when they face the Los Angeles Kings for Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday night.

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / April 23
Edmonton Oilers Playoff Thoughts: Round 1, Game 2

Edmonton Oilers Playoff Thoughts: Round 1, Game 2

It’s easier to have a more rational take a day or two after that kind of game happens. They very nearly pulled off the Miracle on Manchester in reverse.

Evander Kane News / Oilersnation / April 23
If Evander Kane returns for Game 2, who comes out of the Oilers’ lineup?

If Evander Kane returns for Game 2, who comes out of the Oilers’ lineup?

What a mess the NHL is. First, they scrutinize the Edmonton Oilers and Evander Kane over their usage of the Long-Term Injured Reserve, likely a reason he wasn’t in their Game 1 lineup against the Kings.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 23
Oilers Prefer Kane, Klingberg Over Skinner, Brown in Game 2

Oilers Prefer Kane, Klingberg Over Skinner, Brown in Game 2

According to Oilers insider Bob Stauffer, Edmonton is expected to roll with Stuart Skinner as the starting goaltender for Game 2 of their Stanley Cup first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / April 23

Edmonton Oilers prospects roundup: Bakersfield Condors finish eighth in the AHL’s Pacific Division

The Bakersfield Condors season is over. As playoffs start to wind down for more teams, so too do the number of Edmonton Oilers prospects playing in the playoffs.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 23
Oilers vs. Kings: Game 2 Information, Line Combinations, Starting Goaltenders, and More

Oilers vs. Kings: Game 2 Information, Line Combinations, Starting Goaltenders, and More

After a rollercoaster Game 1 in which the Oilers erased a 4-0 lead only to fall 6-5 to the Kings, Los Angeles will host Edmonton for Game 2 of this Pacific Division first-round series on Wednesday night.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 23
NHL Predictions (Playoffs Edition): Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Game 2

NHL Predictions (Playoffs Edition): Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Game 2

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions (Playoffs Edition). Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 23
Edmonton Oilers’ 4 Most Painful Losses Ever in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Edmonton Oilers’ 4 Most Painful Losses Ever in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Since joining the NHL in 1979, the Edmonton Oilers have played well over 300 postseason games, winning nearly 60 percent of them. That’s a great record, but it still means that Edmonton has been on the wrong side of the score an awful lot of times.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / April 23
How the Edmonton Oilers should pick their bottom pairing defencemen for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Kings

How the Edmonton Oilers should pick their bottom pairing defencemen for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Kings

Following a 6-5 loss in Game 1 of their playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings, the Edmonton Oilers will likely be looking at making a few tweaks to the lineup heading into Game 2 tonight.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / April 23
Oilers Need Star Goalie To Step Up

Oilers Need Star Goalie To Step Up

The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings put on one of the wildest playoff games in recent memory in Game 1 of their opening round series. The Kings went up 4-0, but the Oilers fought all the way back to eventually tie the game at 5-5.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 23
Oilers’ Issues That Must Be Addressed to Make Playoff Run

Oilers’ Issues That Must Be Addressed to Make Playoff Run

The Edmonton Oilers are once again back in the NHL Playoffs. They have consistently made the postseason for several years in a row now; however, they have come up short time and time again.

Calvin Pickard News / The Hockey Writers / April 23
Oilers Need to Put Calvin Pickard in Net for Game 2 vs. Kings

Oilers Need to Put Calvin Pickard in Net for Game 2 vs. Kings

The Edmonton Oilers need a win in Game 2 of their best-of-seven first-round Western Conference Stanley Cup Playoff series to take home-ice advantage away from the Los Angeles Kings.

Connor McDavid News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 23
Connor McDavid vocal on Oilers ‘work level’ before Game 2 vs. Kings

Connor McDavid vocal on Oilers ‘work level’ before Game 2 vs. Kings

The Edmonton Oilers lost Game 1 of their series with the Los Angeles Kings. Edmonton has defeated the Kings in each of the last three postseasons. However, Connor McDavid and company got off to a bad start in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 22
Oilers in familiar territory heading into Game 2 vs. Kings

Oilers in familiar territory heading into Game 2 vs. Kings

The route taken to this point was unique, but the visiting Edmonton Oilers are not in unfamiliar territory heading into Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round series with the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 22
Oilers’ Stuart Skinner under fire after dreadful Game 1 ruins Connor McDavid’s heroics

Oilers’ Stuart Skinner under fire after dreadful Game 1 ruins Connor McDavid’s heroics

The Edmonton Oilers were oh-so-close to making an incredible comeback in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 22
The Oilers made their bed by not addressing obvious deficiencies in goal

The Oilers made their bed by not addressing obvious deficiencies in goal

Did you expect anything different, Edmonton Oilers? You’ve been tall enough to ride this rollercoaster for years now. You know what Stuart Skinner is. And that means understanding you can’t predict what he’ll do on any given shot, in any given minute, period, game, week, month or year.

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
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.

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