Results for: Stanley Cup Playoffs

Zach Hyman joined the Edmonton Oilers in 2021, eager to play alongside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. While he anticipated offensive dominance, he may not have foreseen the team’s commitment to defense. This defensive focus has played a significant role in the Oilers’ playoff success, as they are now just three wins away from the Stanley Cup Final. Head coach Kris Knoblauch has instilled a mentality of sacrifice and a willingness to block shots and neutralize penalties. Despite their offensive prowess, the Oilers have also been stingy in their own end, allowing only 2.69 goals against per game in the playoffs. Hyman has been a key contributor, scoring 12 playoff goals thus far and providing a physical presence in front of the net. The Oilers are optimistic about their chances as they head into the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Stars.

In a thrilling game 3 of the best-of-seven series, the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 at Rogers Place on Sunday night. Arturs Silovs made 42 saves for the Canucks, while Brock Boeser scored twice and Elias Lindholm added a goal and an assist. Evander Kane opened the scoring for the Oilers, but the Canucks replied with three goals in the first period, including two from Boeser. Leon Draisaitl brought the Oilers within a goal in the third, but Lindholm restored the Canucks’ two-goal lead on a power play late in the second. Kailer Yamamoto scored a late goal for the Oilers, but it was not enough to force overtime. Game 4 is scheduled for Tuesday at Rogers Place.

British Columbia Premier David Eby and his Alberta counterpart, Danielle Smith, put aside their provincial rivalry to attend Game 2 of the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks playoff series on Friday. Despite the friendly encounter, the two premiers did not sit side-by-side during the game. The attendance of the two politicians comes after a social media bet over the series, where the losing Premier will have to wear the opposing team’s jersey and deliver a statement written by the winner in their provincial Legislature.

The Edmonton Oilers have advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after defeating the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in Game 5, securing crucial rest time for their pursuit of Lord Stanley’s trophy. The Oilers’ captain, Connor McDavid, emphasized the importance of rest as a “weapon” during this demanding time of the season. Forward Leon Draisaitl echoed McDavid’s sentiments, acknowledging the significance of extra days for recovery and travel savings. While the Oilers await their next opponent, they continue to monitor the series between the Vancouver Canucks and Nashville Predators.

The Edmonton Oilers punched their ticket to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a hard-fought 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night, securing a 4-1 series triumph. This marks the third consecutive season that the Oilers have eliminated the Kings in the first round, a testament to their dominance in this matchup.

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman’s impressive performance against the Toronto Maple Leafs, including a 5-0-0 record and a 28-save shutout in Game 3, has raised questions about his potential impact on the Leafs’ psyche. Leafs coach Jim Montgomery suggested that Max Domi’s attempt to physically engage with Swayman during a TV timeout indicated some frustration from the team. However, Bruins forward Trent Frederic believes Swayman’s success may be causing some exasperation within the Leafs and that it could be a contributing factor to Toronto’s scoring woes. Despite the speculation, Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe dismissed the suggestion that Swayman was affecting his team’s performance, while also expressing confidence in his team’s ability to generate scoring chances.

The Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs engaged in a thrilling Game 3, with Brad Marchand and Tyler Bertuzzi fueling the on-ice animosity. Marchand’s alleged trip on Bertuzzi ignited controversy, leading to Toronto coach Sheldon Keefe’s veiled criticism. However, Bertuzzi downplayed the incident, acknowledging Marchand’s reputation as an agitator. The Bruins ultimately prevailed 4-2, taking a 2-1 series lead. Despite the tension between the two teams, Marchand and Bertuzzi reportedly have a positive relationship off the ice.

The Vegas Golden Knights took a commanding 2-0 lead in their first-round series against the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night, winning 3-1 thanks to Noah Hanifin’s late go-ahead goal. Logan Thompson made 20 saves for Vegas, while Jonathan Marchessault scored his second goal of the series and Jack Eichel added an empty-netter. The Stars got on the board first with a power-play goal from Jason Robertson, but the Knights tied it up late in the first period on a goal from Marchessault. Hanifin’s goal came late in the second period, and Eichel’s empty-netter sealed the victory. Game 3 of the series is scheduled for Saturday night in Las Vegas.

The Vegas Golden Knights broke a 1-1 tie with two goals in the second period and defeated the Dallas Stars 3-1 on Wednesday night in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. Noah Hanifin scored the go-ahead goal unassisted late in the period, and Jonathan Marchessault added another goal on the power play.

After Brad Marchand’s heroics secured the Boston Bruins a 4-2 Game 3 victory and a 2-1 series lead over the Toronto Maple Leafs, Maple Leafs’ head coach Sheldon Keefe voiced his frustrations with Marchand’s ability to evade penalties. Keefe acknowledged Marchand’s world-class talent but criticized his skillful manipulation of the referees. Maple Leafs’ forward Matthew Knies emphasized the need for composure and focus on effective play, rather than allowing Marchand’s tactics to influence their gameplay.