Golden Knights and Oilers Set for Second Round Showdown

Las Vegas, NV — The Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers are gearing up for an exciting second round of the NHL playoffs after both teams secured their spots on Thursday. The Golden Knights advanced by defeating the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in Game 6 of their first-round series, while the Oilers eliminated the Los Angeles Kings with a 6-4 victory in their own Game 6.

The Golden Knights, the top seed from the Pacific Division, will enjoy home-ice advantage in the best-of-7 series against the third-seeded Oilers. This matchup marks a rematch from the 2023 playoffs, where Vegas triumphed against Edmonton in six games.

In the first round, several players stood out for Vegas. Jack Eichel and Jonathan Marchessault led the team with five points each, including two goals and two assists. Goalie Adin Hill had a solid performance, posting a 2.82 goals-against average and one shutout.

On the other side, Connor McDavid dominated for the Oilers, recording two goals and nine assists for a total of 11 points. Leon Draisaitl was also instrumental, contributing three goals and seven assists.

Vegas and Edmonton faced off four times during the regular season, splitting the series with two wins each. Both teams are coming into the series with momentum, making this a highly anticipated matchup.

The first game of the second round is scheduled for Tuesday in Las Vegas, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling encounter between the two rivals.