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Edmonton Oilers Are Now The Comeback Kings

Edmonton Oilers Make NHL Playoff History (Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images)

EDMONTON – Some people say history repeats itself.

On Tuesday night, history repeated itself for the Edmonton Oilers.

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The Oilers won their fifth straight playoff game last night, 4-2, over the Vegas Golden Knights. They did it the same way they had won the four previous games.

History repeating itself.

The Oilers dug into an early hole, with Golden Knights captain Mark Stone netting his third and fourth goals of the playoffs within the first 10 minutes. 

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Then the momentum shifted in the Oilers' direction. With just under four minutes of the opening frame, veteran Corey Perry scored the goal that broke Adin Hill’s shutout bid. 

The Oilers stuck with the game plan and limited the Golden Knights to just seven shots in periods two and three. Five of those shots on goal came on the powerplay. So the Golden Knights only had two even strength shots on goal in the last 40 minutes of play.

Talk about defense.

Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, and Connor Brown would net a goal each to secure a 4-2 victory. Calvin Pickard stopped 15 of the 17 shots he faced.

With that win, the Oilers became the first team to win five straight games in comeback fashion in the playoffs. Call them the comeback kings.

How The Oilers Become The Comeback Kings

It all started in Game 3, when a failed coach’s challenge allowed Evander Kane’s goal against Darcy Kuemper to count, thus tying the game at 4-4. The Oilers scored on the following powerplay en route to a 7-4 final score.

Game 4 was a different story. The Oilers were down 3-1 heading into the final frame. Evan Bouchard scored two goals – the second with 29 seconds left in regulation – to force the game into overtime. Draisaitl would score on the powerplay to give them a 4-3 victory.

The next game was a more low-scoring affair. The Los Angeles Kings struck first in Game 5, with Andrei Kuzmenko putting his team ahead 1-0 after a powerplay in the first five minutes of the second period. 

'No Line That We're Hiding': Kris Knoblauch On Latest Oilers' Victory'No Line That We're Hiding': Kris Knoblauch On Latest Oilers' VictoryEDMONTON – “I think everybody was ready to bring their A-game, and most of them did.”

Kane would tie the game before the middle frame concluded, with Mattias Janmark and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scoring in the third period to secure the victory.

Finally, Game 6 was a high-spirited and entertaining tilt between the two teams. The Kings started with an early 2-1 lead. Fortunately for the Oilers, Nugent-Hopkins tied the game two minutes later.

The Oilers eventually took a 5-2 lead. The Kings responded with two goals before Brown put the nail in the coffin. The final score was 6-4 in favor of the Oilers.

History loves to repeat itself. At least, for the new comeback kings, it has.

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Canadiens: About That Crosby Pipe Dream…

There's been a lot of talk about Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby in Montreal lately. Photo Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

During the 4 Nations Face-Off break, there wasn’t much Montreal Canadiens’ news to talk about, and BPM radio host and RDS pundit Martin Lemay suggested a way in which the Habs could try to land Pittsburgh Penguins captain and childhood Canadiens fan Sidney Crosby.

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Lemay suggested Kent Hughes should call Kyle Dubas and offer him sniper Cole Caufield and two first-round picks for the soon-to-be 38-year-old franchise icon. Since then, many have discussed the idea, and on Monday, former goaltender and now TSN pundit Martin Biron said if he were Hughes, he would do three first-round picks and Michael Hage for Crosby.

Montreal being the market that it is, some have taken those speculations to be rumours and believe the Canadiens will be making a play for the superstar this Summer. To those, I say it’s not going to happen.

There are many reasons why this is nothing more than a pipe dream. First of all, Crosby, even if he was a childhood Canadiens fan, is now a Penguin through and through. He was their first overall pick in 2005, he saved the franchise, and he delivered three Stanley Cups. He is not going anywhere. No, the fact that Mike Sullivan has left doesn’t mean he’ll follow him out the door.

Secondly, Sidney Crosby is not John Tavares. A full season before having the opportunity to explore the free agent market, he put pen to paper on an extension that would keep him in Pittsburgh until the end of the 2026-2027 season, at the ripe old age of 39 years old. No, you will not soon see a picture of Sid the kid sleeping in his Canadiens sheets on social media.

Third and most importantly, the worst thing the Canadiens could do would be to sell a big part of their future for two years of an aging player, even if it is Sidney Crosby. Granted, this season, Caufield put up 70 points while Crosby put up 91, but the sniper is on the way up while the skipper is on the way down.

In their end-of-season presser, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton were clear that the team’s surprise participation in the playoffs had not “sped up the rebuild.” On the day he was hired, Hughes said he wanted to build a perennial contender, but the odds of becoming one take a big hit if you sacrifice three first-round picks for a player who’ll retire in a couple of seasons.

As good as Crosby is, the Canadiens are more than one Crosby away from winning the Stanley Cup—patience, Habs fans. Good things come to those who wait.


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Former NHL Player Safety Advisor Explains Why Panthers' Sam Bennett Escaped Suspension For Hit On Maple Leafs' Stolarz

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A day after Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett avoided suspension for his “accidental” elbow to the head of Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz, a former NHL defenseman and department of player safety advisor went to 'X' and started posting about what he saw.

“Was this a blatant elbow to the back of Anthony Stolarz head? YES,” tweeted Chris Pronger. “Should it have been a penalty? YES.

"Was Bennett trying to injure Stolarz, who is a former teammate from just last year? I DON’T THINK SO.

"Was he trying to rattle Stolarz? Absolutely.”

Apparently, “trying to rattle” a goalie is not an offense worthy of a suspension. Few offenses are when it comes to goaltenders.

As much as the NHL has made attempts to try and protect what is arguably the most important position on the ice, goalies are still often free game. Or, at least, it appears that way, based on the lack of supplemental discipline involving goalies over the years.

The last time a player was suspended in the playoffs for an incident involving a goaltender was 13 years ago, when Chicago’s Andrew Shaw levelled Arizona’s Mike Smith while he was playing the puck behind the net in 2012. Compared to the Bennett's collision with Stolarz, what Shaw did to Smith was worthy of jail time.

From a supplementary discipline, the question wasn’t whether Shaw should be suspended — but rather, how many games he should receive.

The answer was three games.

Sam Bennett, however, received zero games. Worse, he wasn’t even penalized on the play, which made Stolarz's eventual exit from Game 1 even harder to watch for Leafs fans who could be without their No. 1 goalie for the rest of the series.

"Goaltending is the most important position. It really is," said TSN analyst Jamie McLennan, who is also a former goalie. "And you really only notice it when you don’t have it. The nature of this is that it was the perfect storm. It wasn’t Aleksander Barkov, who has won the Lady Byng (Memorial Trophy as the league's most gentlemanly player), doing this. It’s Sam Bennett, who has a history."

McLennan, who is a self-described “goalie hugger,"  believes goaltenders should be protected — at all costs.

Like NFL quarterbacks, goalies are unique. They are not skaters. They don't deliver hits. And they shouldn't receive hits. That is, as long as they remain in the safety of their crease.

And yet, what Bennett did to Stolarz wasn't Shaw hitting Smith, or Milan Lucic running over Ryan Miller.

Bennett had the puck and he was driving to the net. He's allowed to do that. What he's not allowed to do is use his body recklessly, the same way that Edmonton's Viktor Arvidsson did when he ran into Los Angeles' Darcy Kuemper in a first-round series.

Still, McLennan agrees with Pronger that “this isn’t an epidemic.” Nor is it a black-and-white issue that deserves harsher discipline.

“I will always side on the goalie being safe," said McLennan. "But problem is guys get pushed and shoved and accidental on purpose. You’re allowed to drive the net. But you have to have control of your body. The goalie should be afforded his crease safely. But the water gets murky when defensemen push a guy."

The water gets even murkier when trying to determine whether it was Bennett that even caused Stolarz to leave the game. After all, Bennett wasn't the only one who hit the goalie.

In the first period, Stolarz took a shot to the head from Sam Reinhart that knocked the Stolarz’s mask off. Was Stolarz hurt on that play? Or was it a combination of the puck and Bennett's elbow that caused the injury?

As Pronger tweeted, "Did the incident from the 1st period make this blow to the head worse than it may have been?"

No one knows.

Sam Bennett's Hit On Leafs' Stolarz Is Part Of How The Panthers Play To WinSam Bennett's Hit On Leafs' Stolarz Is Part Of How The Panthers Play To WinThe NHL reportedly won’t give Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett supplemental discipline after a controversial hit on Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz. 

Complicating matters is that even after the Bennett collision, Stolarz still remained in the game and was later seen laughing with backup Joseph Woll. It wasn't until cameras saw Stolarz vomiting on the bench, followed by reports that he had to be stretchered out of the arena to a local hospital, that the true severity of the injury was realized.

"We don’t know when it happened," said McLennan. "It was either the snapshot to the face or the elbow to the head. If I put all the factors into it, yes, I could convince myself it was a suspension. But i don’t know.

"It certainly was a penalty. And you could have called it a major. But again, the goalie gets up and plays."

2025 NHL mock draft roundup: Which players should Bruins take at No. 7?

2025 NHL mock draft roundup: Which players should Bruins take at No. 7? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

The Boston Bruins entered Monday’s NHL Draft Lottery with the fifth-best chance to win the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. But luck was not on the Bruins’ side.

In fact, they slid down to the No. 7 pick, which was the worst-case scenario for the Original Six franchise.

This outcome makes Bruins general manager Don Sweeney’s job a little tougher. Does he keep this pick and bolster one of the league’s worst prospect pools, or does it make more sense to look for a potential trade involving an established veteran?

If the Bruins do keep the pick, it would be wise to target a center.

The Bruins badly need a top-six center. They don’t really have one at any level of their organization. Sure, Elias Lindholm has played like a top-six center at times in his career, but he performed more like a No. 3 during his first season in Boston.

The Bruins still haven’t found legit replacements for recently retired centers Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci. Having the No. 7 pick in the upcoming draft gives Boston a chance to find that player.

Which players should the Bruins target with the No. 7 pick in Round 1?

Here’s a roundup of predictions (with analysis, if given) from post-draft lottery mock drafts.

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“This might be a little aggressive for this spot, but when looking at Boston’s pool, they do have a decent set of forwards on the way. That depth in their system is not evident on the blue line, so they take a risk with Smith, who plays a two-way game with great skating ability and the potential to add to his offensive profile.”

Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic: Jake O’Brien, C, Brantford (OHL)

“The Bruins need skill in a big way at every position, but especially at center. The right-shot O’Brien checks multiple boxes as the Bruins rebuild around David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy. No. 7 will be the highest selection since 2010, when the Bruins took Tyler Seguin second after Taylor Hall.”

Adam Kimelman, NHL.com: Porter Martone, RW, Brampton (OHL)

“Martone (6-3, 208) brings a physical, offensive game that’s been compared to Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk and Edmonton Oilers forward Corey Perry. Martone had the maturity to become Brampton’s captain as an 18-year-old. His decision-making with the puck, ability to use his body to hold off defenders and high hockey IQ also stand out, and he’s worked hard to improve his skating.”

Cory Woodroof, For The Win: Roger McQueen, C, Brandon (WHL)

“The Bruins need more offense, and McQueen has a high ceiling. He could technically go higher than this in the top 10, and he could fall altogether. However, Boston takes him here and hopes he can pad the scoresheet for years to come. We know the fans at TD Garden would love to see a guy like McQueen in a Boston uniform.”

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New Oilers Defender Is Playoff Hidden Gem

John Klingberg (Kyle Ross-Imagn Images)

EDMONTON – “We knew we could get some good things out of him.”

The Edmonton Oilers were always betting on John Klingberg. But, it wasn’t a smooth ride from when they signed the defender midseason to the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch was singing Klingberg’s praises in his post game scrum with the media present after their Game 1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night.

“Probably the turning point or the pick-me-up is probably after we score that goal,” Knoblauch stated. “I think John makes a great play (to) break that puck out, leads to a good rush.”

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Connor McDavid would eventually pass the puck to Corey Perry, who then scored the Oilers' first goal of the night.

With veteran blueliner Mattias Ekholm missing from the backend, several players must fill the gaps. Klingberg has been one of those guys.

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“We knew John could handle it,” Knoblauch revealed. “He’s been a number one defenseman for many years in this league…just not this year (or) last year.”

“But, we knew that when we needed him he could give us some quality minutes and some quality play.”

Klingberg has settled into a groove during the playoffs after a shaky (and sporadic) stint in the regular season. He only has two points in six games while averaging 19:34 a night, but his breakout passes have led to scoring opportunities on the other end of the ice. They have also led to goals, even if he isn’t rewarded with a point.

Knoblauch revealed that the Oilers knew they would get good things out of Klingberg. It’s also fair to say that he’s been exceeding expectations.

“We knew we could get some good things out of him, not necessarily at the level he’s playing right now. Because he’s been helping our team quite a bit since he came into our lineup for Game 2 against LA.”

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Canadiens: Gorton Is Here To Stay

Jul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson (left) and executive vice president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton (right) look on before Filip Mesar (not pictured) is selected as the number twenty-six overall pick to the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

On Tuesday, The Athletic’s Arthur Staple reported that the New York Islanders had asked the Montreal Canadiens for permission to speak to Jeff Gorton about their general manager vacancy, spreading panic amongst Habs fans.

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Gorton and Kent Hughes have worked very well as a duo since they were hired, and they’ve often been referred to as HuGo by the fans. Given how satisfied the fandom has been with this past season and the surprise qualification to the playoffs, it’s hardly surprising that people would rather not lose the executive vice president of hockey operations.

Less than two hours after Staple reported the information, TSN Insider Pierre LeBrun took to X to say that he understood the Canadiens had told the Islanders that Gorton was in Montreal to stay.

While fans were panicking left, right, and center, RG.org’s Marco D’Amico was the voice of reason, explaining that it was normal for teams to ask, but it didn’t mean the Canadiens would grant the request or that Gorton even wanted to go.

In his post-season press availability, Gorton mentioned jokingly that his son had reminded him earlier that day that he had been fired by the Rangers four years ago. While he can laugh about it now, it’s easy to imagine how gutted he must have been when he wasn’t allowed to see the New York Rangers’ rebuild through.

He got another chance with the Canadiens, and it’s hard to imagine him walking out with some unfinished business. The team is in a much better state today than it was when he was first hired, and the impact Lane Hutson, one of the products of his first draft, has had this season is a big win for the organization and HuGo.

Given what we’ve seen from Ivan Demidov in a small sample so far, it’s likely that he, too, will make the duo look good next season, and who knows, perhaps David Reinbacher will as well if he manages to remain healthy.

You can relax, Canadiens fans. Gorton is not going anywhere, not until he’s accomplished the goal he’s given himself or is shown the door, at least. Neither option is likely to happen overnight.


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‘Go Ahead, Run With It’: Panthers’ Maurice Brushes Off Bennett Elbow, Controversial History As Maple Leafs Prepare For Game 2

May 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice during a post game press conference following game one in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Sam Bennett is no stranger to controversy, especially in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Florida Panthers forward found himself at the center of it again during Game 1 of the second-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Midway through the second period, while Florida was on the power play, Bennett delivered an elbow to the head of Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz as he skated through the crease. 

No penalty was called on the play, and roughly ten minutes later, Stolarz appeared to vomit on the bench before exiting the game. He was later taken to the hospital for further evaluation and has since been released. Despite the overall concern of the incident, the NHL’s Department of Player Safety is not expected to hand down any supplementary discipline. Bennett will be in the lineup for Game 2 on Wednesday.

Report: Panthers' Bennett Not Expected To Face Supplemental Discipline For Hit On Maple Leafs' StolarzReport: Panthers' Bennett Not Expected To Face Supplemental Discipline For Hit On Maple Leafs' StolarzIt doesn't appear as though Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett will receive any supplemental discipline for his hit on Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz.

Speaking about the topic following Game 1 and again on Tuesday morning, Panthers head coach Paul Maurice wasn’t interested in entertaining the controversial act from his player. Instead, he suggested the incident was being blown out of proportion while other questionable hits went unnoticed.

“I’ve seen every hit that Sam Bennett's thrown since he was 12 years old on TV this morning. Go ahead, run with it. We’re good, the puck’s going to drop,” said Maurice at his presser Tuesday morning. 

“There were far more egregious collisions in that game last night, but we won't be talking about those,” he added.

But there's a good reason for the conversation, given the lengthy history on Bennett’s resume. While Florida's bench boss may want to brush it off, the reality is that Bennett’s controversial plays have become a pattern, and the need is to protect the players.

Controversial History

The discourse surrounding the topic is elevated because of the player himself. Bennett, who was drafted in 2004, has a long history of controversial incidents, stemming back to his time with the Calgary Flames. Since 2018, there have been nine notable examples of borderline or disputed plays involving the Panthers forward, several of which occurred during the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

December 2018: Match penalty for a hit to Radim Simek (San Jose Sharks) – Simek Concussion… No supplementary discipline.

May 2021 (playoffs): Charging minor for a hit to Blake Coleman (Tampa Bay Lightning) – one-game suspension.

January 2022: Illegal check to the head of Cedric Paquette, no penalty (Montreal Canadiens) – Paquette neck injury, did not return – three-game suspension.

May 2023 (playoffs): No call for the takedown of Matthew Knies (Toronto Maple Leafs) – Concussion, missed the rest of the series – No supplementary discipline.

May 2023 (playoffs): Cross-check minor to head/neck of Michael Bunting (Toronto Maple Leafs) – $5,000 fine.

May 2024 (playoffs):No penalty for a punch to the head of Brad Marchand (Boston Bruins) – Marchand missed two games, no supplementary discipline.

June 2024 (playoffs): Collision/Tripping with Stuart Skinner (Edmonton Oilers), no penalty, no supplementary discipline.

January 2025: Punch/late hit to Mathieu Joseph (Ottawa Senators), 10-minute misconduct, $5,000 fine.

May 2025 (playoffs): Elbow to the head of Anthony Stolarz (Toronto Maple Leafs), no penalty,no supplementary discipline expected, Stolarz hospitalized, status unknown.

From this list, the Maple Leafs appear three times with an incident in both of the previous two meetings in the postseason.

As a repeat offender, Bennett has been involved in at least one incident each year since 2021. In total, the 28-year-old has been suspended for four games and received two fines ($10,000). Despite a handful of incidents, especially in the postseason, Bennett has frequently avoided further discipline, a trend that continues to draw criticism.

“I don't want to talk about it. It's over,” said Leafs head coach Craig Berube on Tuesday, referencing the Bennett/Stolarz collision.

'I Don't Know Yet': Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz Questionable For Game 2 Vs. Panthers'I Don't Know Yet': Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz Questionable For Game 2 Vs. PanthersAlthough Anthony Stolarz reportedly left Scotiabank Arena on a stretcher and was evaluated in hospital, there's still a chance, according to head coach Craig Berube, that he starts Game 2 for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

As for the netminder, his status remains up in the air for Game 2 and the remainder of the series. His imminent return seems highly unlikely, and the club will likely have to turn to Joseph Woll as his replacement.

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Järventie Brothers Reuinited In Finland

Roby Järventie playing for the Ottawa Senators in the 2022 pre-season. © Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Finnish winger Roby Järventie, 22, has signed a three-year contract with Tappara, the Liiga club announced on Tuesday.

A Tampere native, Järventie is returning to his hometown after spending the past four seasons in North America in the Ottawa Senators and Edmonton Oilers organizations.

“Really good feeling – it’s nice to be home,” Järventie is quoted on the Tappara website. “It’s always been a dream to play together with my brother, so this is a great opportunity to make that dream come true.”

Roby’s younger brother Emil, 20, was a seventh-round pick of the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2023. The two brothers are actually products of rival club Ilves but Emil transferred to Tappara last season, where he split time between the club’s Liiga and top junior teams. This will be Roby’s first tour of duty with Tappara. Due to their age difference, this will be the first time the brothers have played together on the same team.

Roby Järventie was chosen in the second round, 33rd overall, by Ottawa in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. He then went to North America late in the pandemic-delayed 2021 season to play for the AHL’s Belleville Senators, recording three points in four games.

After playing a full season with Belleville in 2021-22, Järventie missed significant amounts of the next two campaigns with a recurring knee injury. He managed to play seven NHL games with Ottawa in 2023-24, recording one assist.

In the summer of 2024, he was traded to Edmonton. Järventie missed training camp after another knee surgery but only managed to play in two AHL games with the Bakersfield Condors in November before re-injuring his knee and has not played since.

According to an  Ilta-Sanomat article in March, Järventie’s rehab has been going well and he is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in late summer with Tappara.

In addition to the Järventie brothers, Tappara has also signed veteran defenseman Jyrki Jokipakka, who played 150 NHL games for the Dallas Stars and Calgary Flames. The club also has Calgary prospect Eetu Tuola and Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Oiva Keskinen under contract for 2025-26.

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The Hockey News Playoff Frenzy Live: Reacting To Hurricanes' Comeback Win Over Capitals

Andrei Svechnikov (Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

Welcome to The Hockey News Playoff Frenzy Live, streaming nightly during the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs.

After the big game of the night, our experts go live to react to the match that was, break down the key moments and storylines and read your opinions.

On tonight's show, Katie Gaus, Michael Augello and Ryan Henkel react to the Carolina Hurricanes beating the Washington Capitals 2-1 in overtime to take a 1-0 series lead.

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They also take a look at the Vegas Golden Knights facing the Edmonton Oilers and other news around the league.

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LIVE BLOG: Oilers Game 1 In Second Round Rematch vs. Golden Knights

Evander Kane Warming Up (Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images)

EDMONTON – It's time to settle the score.

The Edmonton Oilers are seeking retribution for their second-round series loss to the Vegas Golden Knights two years ago. They have a chance to exorcise their playoff demons on Tuesday night.

Calvin Pickard and Adin Hill are the expected starters for tonight's game. Alex Pietrangelo will not suit up for Game 1.

This story will be updated throughout the game. Please bookmark this page and refresh it regularly to get the latest updates on what is happening in Game 1. Also, be sure to join the conversation in the comments section below.


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First Period

4:15 - Puck deflected out of play after a great scoring opportunity for the Golden Knights' Howden.

4:27 - Extracurriculars after the whistle. Podkolzin and Arvidsson in the mix.

4:56 - Golden Knights clear the puck out of their zone after the Oilers had around a minute of offensive zone time. 

6:35 - Brown makes a great defensive play to break up a Golde Knight 2-on-1

*After looking at the play, no penalty was called on the play.

9:18 -Looks like there will be another powerplay for the Golden Knights. It appears that Barbashev was hit with a high-stick.

GOAL (10:57) Stone rips the puck at the right side of the slot through the pads of Pickard. 2-0 Golden Knights.

11:41 - Icing called on the Golden Knights after some pressure from the Oilers.

14:45 - Frederic has a shot hit the post. Evander Kane follows it up with several chances on Hill.

16:50 - Janmark passes the puck to Brown on a shorthanded two-on-one. Puck deflected out of play.

GOAL (17:47) Puck is deflected by Karlsson and past Pickard. 1-0 Golden Knights.

18:27 - Nugent-Hopkins called for a high-sticking penalty against Hertl. *The penalty is a 4-minute, double-minor.

19:43 - Pickard freezes the puck after a shot from the Golden Knights.


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