In a rare playoff series opener win, the Edmonton Oilers staged a comeback against the Vegas Golden Knights, securing a 4-2 victory at T-Mobile Arena. This marked only the third time in the last six years that the Oilers won a series opener. Zach Hyman expressed the importance of taking a game on the road, stating that it offers a significant opportunity moving forward.

Despite trailing 2-1 heading into the third period, the Oilers capitalized on their strong second period performance with goals from Leon Draisaitl and Hyman, and Connor Brown added a breakaway goal to seal the win. The Oilers have made postseason history by winning five straight games while coming from behind. Coach Kris Knoblauch praised the team's maturity and composure, especially during high-pressure moments in the playoffs. Connor McDavid continues to impress, achieving 91 career assists in playoff games while Calvin Pickard became the first Oilers goalie to go 5-0 in the playoffs since Grant Fuhr in 1985.