2 h. ago The critical things that tipped the balance (yet again) for the Edmonton Oilers over L.A.

The Edmonton Oilers have advanced. For the fourth time in four opportunities the Oilers stared into the eyes of the L.A. Kings and ultimately vanquished them at each opportunity. This was supposed to be the best Kings team Edmonton had faced yet. Most of the prediction class picked L.A. to triumph. So, what happened? Here […]

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9 h. ago Leafs in tough against defending Stanley Cup champions, warns NHL scout

There are no shortcuts to beating the Florida Panthers. “They get after it, and they get after you, all the time,” said a veteran NHL scout who watches the Panthers regularly. “They have everything you need to succeed. They have depth up front. They have unselfish players. They play with incredible passion. They move the […]

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12 h. ago Toronto bars and restaurants getting major boost during Leafs playoff games

Toronto is abuzz with excitement after the Maple Leafs pulled off a Game 6 series-clinching win against the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the NHL playoffs, but bars and restaurants close to the action have extra reason to celebrate.According to data from Moneris, Canada's leading commerce provider, Toronto's restaurant industry, and those institutions in and around Scotiabank Arena in particular, saw a boost in customer spending during the first two games of the series.During game one, Moneris reports that food and beverage institutions near Scotiabank saw a five per cent increase in business, which, considering the game was played on a holiday Sunday, is no small feat.During game two, spending for the bars and restaurants in the area saw an even greater increase at six per cent.As for the bars and restaurants elsewhere in the city, Moneris' data also shows that, during the first two games of the series, bars and restaurants elsewhere in the c...

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13 h. ago Oilers’ offence firing on all cylinders heading into series against Golden Knights

The teams last met in the post-season in 2023 when the Knights eliminated the Oilers in six games in the second round en route to winning the Stanley Cup.

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13 h. ago 'I need a hug': L.A. Kings country struggles to make sense of Oilers comeback

There were no shortage of amazing moments for the Edmonton Oilers in their astonishing comeback 4-2 series win over the Los Angeles Kings. It’s almost like Edmonton has a guy or two up there with the Hockey Gords bringing the puck luck. A few key moments? Calvin Pickard takes the starter’s net in Game 3. […]

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14 h. ago From rusty, limping mess to series winners, Edmonton Oilers are back

That was big. How big? We won’t fully understand that part until later because we don’t know how good this run of theirs is going to get. But we do know how bad it would have been if the Edmonton Oilers were eliminated in the first round. After giving up 12 goals in the first […]

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16 h. ago Calvin Pickard comes off bench to help Oilers reach 2nd round of playoffs

Calvin Pickard got into 23 games with the Oilers in 2023-24, but his 31 starts this season were the most since his last season with Colorado.

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17 h. ago Edmonton Oilers depth players came up big in series win with Connor Brown leading the way

“Overcoming things like that help you in these big moments. I’m having fun, providing some offence. I’m back to my old self"

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27 h. ago Player grades: Oilers amazing win to win amazing series over Kings

The Edmonton Oilers won a barn burner of a game 6-4 to take the series against the Los Angeles Kings for the fourth year in a row. Edmonton is now moving on to play Vegas, a revenge series for the Oilers. It was a track meet of a game with Edmonton getting 17 Grade A […]

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27 h. ago King Slayers do it again! Edmonton Oilers bury L.A. for a fourth time

The King Slayers have done it again. In a recurring torment that borders on cruelty, the Edmonton Oilers plunged another sword straight into the heart of Los Angeles, ending its playoff life in the very first round for a fourth-straight season. Seven games in 2022. Six games in 2023. Five games in 2024. And now […]

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28 h. ago Chaos erupts in Toronto streets after Leafs win series with Senators

The Toronto Maple Leafs haven't given their fans a ton of playoff performances to celebrate in recent history, so when they got the chance on Thursday, fans took full advantage.The Leafs beat the Ottawa Senators 4-2 to wrap up their first-round Battle of Ontario. While the game took place in Ottawa, there were plenty of fans going wild in Toronto after the big win.After so many heartbreaks over the years, Maple Leafs fans waited until the very end to start their celebration. William Nylander scored an empty-net goal with less than a minute remaining to finish the Senators off, which sent fans in Toronto into bedlam.The fans watching on the big screen at Maple Leaf Square were jubilant as the clock hit zero.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Scotiabank Arena (@scotiabankarena)The Leafs were ahead 3-0 in this series, but the Senators came back to make it interesting. It was reminisce...

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30 h. ago Toronto Maple Leafs break 'cursed' narrative and close out Senators series

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be playing a little bit longer this spring.Facing off against the Ottawa Senators in Game 6 of their first-round series, the Leafs certainly made Thursday night one to remember.Max Pacioretty's first goal of the playoffs late in the third period — followed by a William Nylander empty-netter — gave Toronto a 4-2 win to knock off the Ottawa Senators and give the franchise just their second playoff series win since 2004.With Toronto winning the first three games of the series (two in overtime), they made their fans sweat by allowing Ottawa to come out victorious in the next two.For any longtime Leafs fan, the familiar feelings of existential dread, cursing of one's family lineage, and wondering who exactly to blame for the supposed cursed nature of their franchise began to set in. After Toronto was held scoreless in Game 5 in a 4-0 loss, it was easy to wonder if another all-time collapse was on the way.Auston Matthews broke the deadlock ...

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36 h. ago Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl nominated for NHL's Hart Memorial trophy

“It’s always going to be his offence that makes him special, for sure, but I think he takes a lot of pride in the D-zone too"

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36 h. ago Edmonton Oilers fans get into wild brawls at Game 5 watch party

At least two fights broke out at an Oilers watch party after Edmonton beat the Kings in Game 5

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39 h. ago Extremist makeover: Edmonton Oilers suddenly bringing the ultra

Playoff Game Day 6: Oilers vs Kings This in from Tony Brar of Oilers TV, Edmonton’s lines for Game 6 against the Los Angeles Kings, a line-up full of players suddenly willing to bring the ultra-violence like they haven’t done all season. EDM lines – Thurs. Morning Skate: Draisaitl – McDavid – Perry Kane – […]

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39 h. ago Almost comical how much more physical Oilers are now compared to regular season

Playoff Game Day 6: Oilers vs Kings This in from Tony Brar of Oilers TV, Edmonton’s lines for Game 6 against the Los Angeles Kings, a line-up full of players suddenly willing to bring the nasty like they haven’t done all season. It’s almost comical how big the difference is between now and then the […]

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39 h. ago Extremist makeover: Edmonton Oilers suddenly bringing the nasty vs Los Angeles

Playoff Game Day 6: Oilers vs Kings This in from Tony Brar of Oilers TV, Edmonton’s lines for Game 6 against the Los Angeles Kings, a line-up full of players suddenly willing to bring the nasty like they haven’t done all season. It’s almost comical how big the difference is between now and then the […]

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40 h. ago Leon Draisaitl, Connor Hellebuyck and Nikita Kucherov named Hart Trophy finalists

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl and Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck are finalists for the Hart Trophy, the NHL announced Thursday. Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov is the third nominee for the award, which is given annually to the player judged most valuable to his team. Draisaitl, from Cologne, Germany, led the NHL with […]

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40 h. ago Embattled Oilers newcomer sticking it good to his many critics

John Klingberg has had no shortage of critics coming at him in waves since the Edmonton Oilers signed him in late January. But Klingberg is now sticking it to them good with his burst of strong play against the Los Angeles Kings. The veteran Swedish d-man put an exclamation mark on his return to form […]

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59 h. ago Evander Kane quickly makes a meaningful impact for Oilers after season on LTIR

Guess Evander Kane has caught up to that moving train leaving the station, eh? There was much discussion as the weeks and months dragged on about how good Kane would be in this Edmonton Oilers’ playoff series with Los Angeles, sitting out the entire regular-season after his September abdominal surgeries and a late knee procedure […]

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