Calvin Pickard, a career backup (when not playing in the minors) has more minutes in net than Edmonton’s No. 1 goaltender (Stuart Skinner). The gap could’ve been larger, but Pickard’s injury guaranteed recent starts for Skinner.

Last season, the Stars and Oilers squared off in the Western Conference final, with the Oilers winning the series 4-2. Both squads had the makings of Cup champions last year, but they both missed out, as Edmonton lost a historic Game 7 in the final against the Florida Panthers after initially falling 3-0 in the series.

The Edmonton Oilers appeared to be in firm control of Game 1 of the Western Conference Final with a 3-1 advantage over the Dallas Stars entering the third period. However, a series of undisciplined penalties led to the Stars scoring three power play goals en route to a 6-3 comeback win to open the series.

Dallas and Edmonton aren’t exactly geographic rivals, but that doesn’t mean these two teams don’t have a rich history.

LAS VEGAS — The Golden Knights focused their efforts two years ago on limiting Oilers stars Connor McDavid ... again in the second round of the NHL playoffs, probably beginning Monday or Tuesday ...

The Edmonton Oilers can clinch their NHL playoff series on Wednesday night, but to do so, they’ll have to beat the Vegas Golden Knights on the road. BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE:Golden Knights -127 ...

Here's a complete look at where the playoff bracket stands and how each series is going: (A3) Florida Panthers vs. (M2) Carolina Hurricanes *if necessary (P3) Edmonton Oilers vs. (C1) Dallas Stars ...

EDMONTON, Canada — For the fourth time in as many years, the Kings’ season came to an end with a first-round playoff loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The coup de grace came Thursday in a 6-4 ...

The NHL Stanley Cup playoff picture is slowing coming into focus. The Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights both clinched their spots in the Western Conference semifinals on Thursday night.

The Los Angeles Kings will face the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of this NHL Playoff matchup on Friday at Rogers Place. Adrian Kempe #9 of the Los Angeles Kings scores a goal past Stuart Skinner #74 ...

These aren’t your father’s Oilers. This Edmonton team has the momentum heading into Game 3, thanks to committed defensive play and sacrifice at both ends of the ice.