The Edmonton Oilers displayed remarkable resilience by eliminating the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, securing a 4-2 series victory after dropping the first two games. A thrilling Game 6 saw them clinch the series with a 6-4 win at Rogers Place, bolstered by an enthusiastic crowd. Connor McDavid, though not scoring in this game, contributed an assist, finishing the series with an impressive tally of two goals and nine assists.

Key performances included Darnell Nurse and Trent Frederic, both netting goals in a dominant second period that saw the Oilers pull ahead by three. Despite a strong effort from Anze Kopitar, who scored twice, the Kings couldn't mount a comeback. The Oilers will now face the Vegas Golden Knights, setting the stage for a highly anticipated second-round matchup.