Just like it in the Cup Final a year ago, Edmonton trails Florida 3-2 in the best-of-7 series, although the manner of getting to Game 6 and the venue has changed. Last season, the Oilers lost the first three games, then won the next three to force a Game 7, a 2-1 loss in Florida.

The Los Angeles Kings once again were eliminated in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This marked their fourth consecutive postseason exit at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers. As a result, Los Angeles heads into NHL Free Agency with a new general manager in Ken Holland.

The Edmonton Oilers are staring down a Stanley Cup Final defeat for a second consecutive time, and there's reason to believe that this year's outcome may be different. Game 5 in Edmonton was nothing short of dominance from the Florida Panthers,

"Skinner's got a higher upside," former NHL goalie Cory Schneider said. "His best is better than Cal Pickard's."

Here’s what to know: The Oilers pulled off a 4-3 overtime victory in their home stomping grounds. Edmonton tied it with 29 seconds left in regulation. The Kings botched a 3-1 lead after 40 ...

Although there's a chance Vladislav Gavrikov re-signs with the Kings in free agency, the Rangers are reportedly interested in the veteran.

This was always going to be a long series,” the Edmonton Oilers defenseman told The Athletic after a 5-2 home-ice defeat to the Florida Panthers left his team on the brink of dropping a second straight Final.