Staked to a two-goal lead going into the third period, the Oilers conceded five goals (including an empty netter) in the final frame to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in a 6-3 loss and fall behind in the best-of-seven series.

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Calvin Pickard, a career backup (when not playing in the minors) has more minutes in net than Edmonton’s No. 1 goaltender (Stuart Skinner). The gap could’ve been larger, but Pickard’s injury guaranteed recent starts for Skinner.

If things go the way they're supposed to for the Oilers tonight in Game 2, not only will they skate away with a win, but Connor McDavid will make some history.

The Edmonton Oilers got off to a hot start against the Dallas Stars in Game 1, but the Stars stormed back to eventually win by a comfortable 6-3 score. Game 2 i

Our anytime goalscorer picks for Game 2 of Oilers vs. Stars tell you why you should not overlook Mason Marchment at long odds on May 23, 2025.

Ekholm has preached, almost from the time he arrived via trade from Nashville in February 2023, that the Oilers need to be more comfortable playing in their own zone and withstanding opponents’ offensive pressure. The Golden Knights had a couple of sustained stints in the Oilers’ end in Game 5; the Oilers essentially gave up nothing.

As Edmonton Oilers fans, we are a truly spoiled fanbase. With the roster headlined by the likes of Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid, we have come to expect greatness every game and these playoffs have been no different.