The Edmonton Oilers took down the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 to advance to the Western Conference Final. The Oilers will now await the winner between the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets, setting up a strong matchup either way.

The Edmonton Oilers have slayed their playoff demons and are off to the Western Conference Final for the second consecutive season. It was anything but easy as the team played the Vegas Golden Knights to a 0-0 game headed into overtime. It was a defensive masterclass by both clubs, and both goaltenders stood tall when called upon.

OIlers star Leon Draisaitl praises the depth as they advanced in the Stanley Cup Playoffs by beating the Golden Knights.

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in five games to advance to the Western Conference Final for the third time in four years. Reaching the pe

The Edmonton Oilers have advanced to the Western Conference Final for the third time in the last four years. The Oilers were able to eliminate the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 thanks to a 1-0 win at T-Mobile Arena. In doing so, they are the first team in this year’s playoffs to punch their ticket to the Conference Final.

Few NHL starting goalies have had as much of a roller coaster ride the past two years as Stuart Skinner. The Edmonton Oilers‘ No. 1 goaltender has shown he can absolutely steal games, and he was a big reason why the Oilers nearly won the Stanley Cup last year.

The Edmonton Oilers face the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the second-round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

The Edmonton Oilers will play the Dallas Stars or Winnipeg Jets in the Western Conference Final. The Oilers advanced by defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 1-0 in overtime in Game 5 of the second round at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday.