Oilers and Golden Knights Clash in Thrilling Second Round Showdown

EDMONTON, Alberta — The Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights are set to continue their battle in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs as the second-round series shifts to Edmonton. After splitting the first two games, both teams are eager to establish an advantage in this best-of-seven matchup.

The Oilers, coming off a strong series against the Los Angeles Kings, won four consecutive games after initially falling into a 0-2 hole. Led by stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, who are both among the top scorers this postseason, Edmonton is currently favored to win the series with odds of -550, while Vegas holds odds of +380.

The Golden Knights, meanwhile, are reeling from a grueling first-round series against the Minnesota Wild that forced them to demonstrate their grit to advance. With key players such as Jack Eichel and Tomas Hertl stepping up, Vegas is confident they can secure the necessary wins to take the series.

As of now, the matchup seems evenly matched, with both teams showcasing high levels of skill. The Oilers boast a potent offense, averaging 4.5 goals per game against Los Angeles, while Vegas has a solid defense, highlighted by a +23 Defensive Rating throughout the season.

Game 3 is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on TNT, promising excitement for fans as both teams prepare to battle for supremacy. The stakes have never been higher with both squads thundering toward the Stanley Cup.