Oilers Get By Kings, Will Face Canucks Next, Injuries and Defense
The Oilers vs Canucks in Round 2, who is healthy and who isn't?
Welcome to the THW Edmonton Oilers Substack newsletter, with all the latest from our team of Oilers writers.
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the LA Kings in five games and the Canucks got past the Nashville Predators in six. The two top Pacific Division teams will now face off and it will be intriguing to see who comes out on top.
Enjoy today’s edition.
How the Oilers’ Defensive Pairs Performed in Round 1
May 3, 2024 by Michael Golden
Another year, another Edmonton Oilers first-round series win over the Los Angeles Kings. The Oilers again took care of their division rivals, but this time, they did so while playing a much better defensive game than years past. In the last three seasons, the Oilers have eliminated the Kings in progressively fewer games, reducing their goals against, expected goals against, and scoring chances against each year. How did Edmonton’s defensive pairs contribute to the team’s positive step forward? Evan Bouchard & Mattias Ekholm Evan Bouchard had a superb playoff run in 2023, leading all defencemen with 17 points in 12.
Oilers News and Rumors: Kane, Henrique, Knoblauch, Ceci
May 3, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, two top-six forwards for the team were missing from practice on Friday. Are they dealing with serious issues? Or, is this just about letting them get rest while they wait for the next series to start? Meanwhile, the Jack Adams finalists were named on Friday and head coach Kris Knoblauch wasn’t a finalist. Is that an oversight? The Oilers’ defense has been steady in the playoffs, yet Cody Ceci is taking a bit of heat. Why?
4 Current Oilers Stars Who Matched 4 Legends’ Stats vs. Kings
May 2, 2024 by Brian Swane
Evan Bouchard, Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman and Connor McDavid, we’d like you to meet Paul Coffey, Wayne Gretzky, Jari Kurri and Mark Messier.
Today’s Edmonton Oilers stars now share company with the legends of yesteryear, after the Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 at Rogers Place on Wednesday (May 1) in Game 5 of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Edmonton wins the best-of-seven series 4-1.
Don’t forget to check out all of our FREE team Substacks, and sign up for your favorites…or all of them if you want.
You can also upgrade your subscription to a paid THW account, and get access to ALL of our Premium content from ALL of our team Substacks for one low price.
3 Keys to Series as Oilers Eliminate Kings in 5 Games
May 2, 2024 by Jim Parsons
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the 2023-24 NHL Playoffs, the third time they’ve ousted the Kings in three seasons. Two seasons ago it was in a hard-fought seven games. Last season it took six. This year, the Oilers were able to get the job done in five, meaning they’ll have time to rest before taking on one of the Vancouver Canucks or Nashville Predators.