Series Coverage
5/9/2025 5:02 PM UTC
Roy to have Player Safety hearing for actions in Golden Knights game
Nicolas Roy will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday. The Vegas Golden Knights forward is facing discipline for cross-checking against Edmonton Oilers forward Trent Frederic on Thursday. The incident occurred at 5:37 of overtime in the Oilers' 5-4 win in Game 2 of the
5/5/2025 3:15 AM UTC
2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs 1st round schedule
Here are the results from the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs:
5/2/2025 2:38 PM UTC
Kings eliminated from playoffs due to depth issues, failure to hold leads
The Los Angeles Kings were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Edmonton Oilers, losing 6-4 in Game 6 of the best-of-7 Western Conference First Round on Thursday. It was the fourth consecutive season the Kings have lost to the Oilers in the opening round of the playoffs. Los
5/2/2025 7:08 AM UTC
Oilers 'willed out' series against Kings in Western 1st Round
EDMONTON -- Eliminating the Los Angeles Kings in the Western Conference First Round has become a rite of passage for the Edmonton Oilers. For the fourth consecutive season, Edmonton defeated Los Angeles in the best-of-7 series to advance to the Western Conference Second Round, where it will face the Vegas
5/2/2025 6:37 AM UTC
Oilers take Game 6, defeat Kings in Western Conference 1st Round
EDMONTON -- The Edmonton Oilers eliminated the Los Angeles Kings with a 6-4 win in Game 6 of the Western Conference First Round at Rogers Place on Thursday.
5/1/2025 8:54 PM UTC
Kings at Oilers, Western Conference 1st Round Game 6 preview
EDMONTON -- The Edmonton Oilers can eliminate the Los Angeles Kings in the Western Conference First Round for the fourth consecutive season with a win in Game 6 at Rogers Place on Thursday (10 p.m. ET; CBC, SN, TVAS2, ESPN, FDSNW). Edmonton leads the best-of-7 series 3-2, winning three straight
5/1/2025 3:59 AM UTC
Will Ferrell, Chad Smith cheer on Kings during Game 5
Will Ferrell and his drummer alter ego, Chad Smith, didn't miss a beat on Tuesday. The comic actor and The Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer both cheered on the Los Angeles Kings against the Edmonton Oilers during Game 5 of the Western Conference First Round. The celebrity doppelgangers were shown
4/30/2025 9:41 PM UTC
Oilers defense coming together at right time heading to Game 6 vs. Kings
LOS ANGELES -- In the span of five days, the atmosphere has turned from gloomy to glorious for the Edmonton Oilers, thanks in part to an increase in offensive production, but solidifying their play in the defensive zone as well. The timing for such synergy could not be better heading
4/30/2025 1:32 PM UTC
Kings facing elimination by Oilers for 4th straight season after Game 5 loss
LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Kings need to regroup quickly to avoid being eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference First Round for the fourth consecutive season. Things can change rapidly in the Stanley Cup Playoffs; a 2-0 lead in this best-of-7 series has become a 3-2
4/30/2025 6:54 AM UTC
Janmark breaks tie in 3rd, Oilers push Kings to brink with Game 5 win
LOS ANGELES -- Mattias Janmark scored the go-ahead goal at 7:12 of the third period, and the Edmonton Oilers rallied to win their third straight game against the Los Angeles Kings, 3-1 in Game 5 of the Western Conference First Round at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday.
4/29/2025 9:08 PM UTC
Oilers at Kings, Western Conference 1st Round Game 5 preview
LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Kings are looking to make the most of home-ice advantage and retake the lead in Western Conference First Round against the Edmonton Oilers. The best-of-7 series is tied 2-2 heading into Game 5 at Crypto.Com Arena on Tuesday (10 p.m. ET; MAX, TBS, KCAL,
4/28/2025 9:13 PM UTC
Kuemper, Kings ‘really confident going home’ for Game 5 of Western 1st Round
EDMONTON -- Darcy Kuemper’s return to the Los Angeles Kings will be considered a success regardless of how the remainder of the Western Conference First Round against the Edmonton Oilers plays out. The goalie was named a Vezina Trophy finalist on Monday, along with Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets
4/28/2025 1:29 PM UTC
Oilers ‘never going to quit,’ rally for Game 4 OT win against Kings
EDMONTON -- Connor McDavid welcomes those who question the resolve of the Edmonton Oilers. It motivates the Oilers captain to prove them wrong. “I’m sure there’s lots of people that are doubting us still, but we like it that way,” McDavid said Sunday. “Lots of people are counting us out,
4/28/2025 7:06 AM UTC
Draisaitl scores in OT, Oilers complete comeback against Kings in Game 4
EDMONTON -- Leon Draisaitl scored a power-play goal at 18:18 of overtime for the Edmonton Oilers, who rallied late for a 4-3 win against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 4 of the Western Conference First Round at Rogers Place on Sunday.
4/28/2025 3:13 AM UTC
Perry gets own rebound, bats puck over shoulder to himself for incredible goal
Goal: Corey Perry. Assist: Corey Perry. Shot on goal to set it all up: Also Corey Perry. The Edmonton Oilers forward scored a pretty unique goal in the second period of Game 4 of the Western Conference First Round on Sunday. Perry, as he has been known to do throughout
4/27/2025 8:51 PM UTC
Kings at Oilers, Western Conference 1st Round Game 4 preview
EDMONTON -- The Edmonton Oilers can pull even in the Western Conference First Round against the Los Angeles Kings with a win in Game 4 at Rogers Place on Sunday (9:30 p.m. ET; CBC, TVAS, SN, TBS, truTV, MAX, FDSNW). The Kings lead the best-of-7 series 2-1. Game 5 is
4/27/2025 12:01 AM UTC
Kings ‘in a good spot’ ahead of Game 4 against Oilers
EDMONTON -- The Los Angeles Kings still like where they stand heading into Game 4 of the Western Conference First Round against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on Sunday (9:30 p.m. ET; CBC, TVAS, SN, TBS, truTV, MAX, FDSNW). Had the Kings been offered a 2-1 lead in the
4/26/2025 7:34 AM UTC
Oilers getting healthier following key injuries, find rhythm in Game 3 win
EDMONTON -- The Edmonton Oilers are looking to extend the clock for as long as possible. They believe the longer the Western Conference First Round against the Los Angeles Kings goes, the better off they will be. “Definitely,” Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl said after a 7-4 win in Game 3
4/26/2025 6:50 AM UTC
Oilers get 2 quick goals in 3rd, rally past Kings in Game 3
EDMONTON -- Evander Kane and Evan Bouchard scored 10 seconds apart in the third period, and the Edmonton Oilers rallied for a 7-4 win against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 3 of the Western Conference First Round at Rogers Place on Friday.
4/25/2025 8:47 PM UTC
Kings at Oilers, Western Conference 1st Round Game 3 preview
EDMONTON -- The Edmonton Oilers will attempt to keep from falling into a 3-0 hole against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 3 of the Western Conference First Round at Rogers Place on Friday (10 p.m. ET; CBC, SN, TVAS2, TNT, truTV, MAX, FDSNW). Los Angeles leads the best-of-7 series
4/25/2025 5:41 PM UTC
Pickard to start for Oilers against Kings in Game 3 of Western 1st Round
EDMONTON -- Calvin Pickard will start for the Edmonton Oilers against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 3 of the Western Conference First Round at Rogers Place on Friday (10 p.m. ET; CBC, SN, TVAS2, TNT, truTV, MAX, FDSNW). Pickard replaces goalie Stuart Skinner, who started the first two games
4/24/2025 8:49 PM UTC
Oilers must 'look at ourselves in the mirror,' improve defense in Game 3
LOS ANGELES -- The Edmonton Oilers admit a comeback will be difficult in the Western Conference First Round against the Los Angeles Kings if they continue to give up high-quality scoring opportunities. “No team in this league can give up the amount of Grade As and high-danger chances that we’ve
4/24/2025 1:34 PM UTC
Kings' 5-forward power-play unit wreaking havoc on Oilers in 1st round
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Kings have found the right combination for the power play. Five forwards. Kings coach Jim Hiller decided to go that unconventional route at the end of the regular season in an effort to spark a struggling power play, and it is paying huge dividends
4/24/2025 6:36 AM UTC
Kopitar, Kempe each gets 4 points, Kings cruise past Oilers in Game 2
LOS ANGELES -- Adrian Kempe had two goals and two assists, Anze Kopitar had a goal and three assists, and the Los Angeles Kings extended their lead in the Western Conference First Round with a 6-2 win against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday.
4/23/2025 9:47 PM UTC
Oilers at Kings, Western Conference 1st Round Game 2 preview
LOS ANGELES -- The Edmonton Oilers hope Evander Kane adds energy and John Klingberg can help on blue line in Game 2 of the Western Conference First Round against the Los Angeles Kings at Crpto.com Arena on Wednesday (10 p.m. ET; FDSNW, MAX, TBS, SN, TVAS, CBC). Kane missed the