The Edmonton Oilers look to clinch the second round of the NHL playoffs over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

As the Oilers battle in the playoffs, a potential blockbuster offseason move is brewing. Reportedly, Edmonton is eyeing Florida Panthers' defenseman Aaron Ekblad, valued around $60 million, to fortify their defensive lineup.

The Golden Knights have lost both Stanley Cup Playoff series they’ve trailed 3-1 in their history. Of the 352 NHL teams to face such a deficit, 32 have advanced, a success rate of 0.91 percent. Cassidy said his team hasn’t been good enough, in any area, to think about being the next long shot to pay off.

Our Oilers vs. Golden Knights props are zeroing in on Evander Kane, Mark Stone, and Leon Draisaitl for Game 5 on Wednesday, May 14.

The Edmonton Oilers took a 3-1 series lead over the Vegas Golden Knights, placing themselves just one win away from making the Western Conference Final. Edmonton has its sights on getting back to the Stanley Cup Final after losing in Game 7 last season.

Edmonton Oilers defender Mattias Ekholm remains day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, but coach Kris Knoblauch said Tuesday that the veteran could be available for the conference finals if the Oilers advance, reports NHL.com staff writer Derek Van Diest.

This isn’t the first time Evander Kane has been a pain to the Golden Knights, and he has helped bring a physicality to the Edmonton Oilers that has them one game from eliminating Vegas. For the Golden Knights,

The Vegas Golden Knights visit the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinals series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Monday.

The Edmonton Oilers may be focused on their 2025 playoff push, but Tuesday’s announcement regarding offer sheets and new compensation levels may divert their attention slightly.