Despite an enormous gap between top and bottom performances, Edmonton is on the verge of advancing to Round 3.

But his defensive prowess has also been strong. It was on full display in Game 4 when he was on Golden Knights center Jack Eichel ’s hip pocket all night in a 3-0 win on Monday. And it’s given the Oilers a chance to close out the series in Game 5 at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday (9:30 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, TVAS, CBC).

The Edmonton Oilers are just one win away from the Western Conference Final, and their depth has played a huge role in their success.

SportsLine NHL analyst Scott Erskine gives his thoughts on who to back in Wednesday's Stanley Cup Playoff games

Once again, the Oilers are Canada’s best chance at bringing the cup home, according to oddsmakers, and Edmonton’s downtown businesses are doubling down and cashing in on the excitement. “Each game we’ve just felt the energy more and more and more,

The Edmonton Oilers have the Vegas Golden Knights on the brink of elimination in the second round of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Could this be the year Connor McDavid lifts his first Stanley Cup?

Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane is making his presence felt on and off the ice in this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs.