Oilers and Draisaitl Advance to Western Conference Final
The Edmonton Oilers, led by German star Leon Draisaitl, have secured a place in the Western Conference Final of the NHL after a dramatic overtime victory against the Vegas Golden Knights. In a tightly contested game, it was Kasperi Kapanen who scored the only goal, assisted by Draisaitl, during the extra period — sealing the series for the Oilers with a 4-1 overall win.
Edmonton will now face either the Dallas Stars or the Winnipeg Jets in the next round. Currently, Dallas holds a 3-1 lead in that series, making them the likely opponent.
Chasing Redemption After Last Year’s Heartbreak
This playoff run gives the Oilers a chance to rewrite the story after last season’s painful exit. In the previous year, Edmonton made it all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals. Despite falling behind 0-3 against the Florida Panthers, they staged an incredible comeback to force a decisive Game 7. However, their efforts ended in heartbreak as they lost by a single goal in the final match.
Now, with Draisaitl playing a crucial role and the team displaying renewed determination, the Oilers are once again within reach of hockey’s most coveted prize.
Current NHL Playoff Standings – Conference Semifinals
Western Conference
- Winnipeg Jets vs. Dallas Stars: Last game result – 1:3 | Series: Dallas leads 3-1
- Vegas Golden Knights vs. Edmonton Oilers: Last game result – 0:1 (OT) | Series: Oilers win 4-1
Eastern Conference
- Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers: Last game result – 1:6 | Series: Panthers lead 3-2
- Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Last game result – 2:5 | Series: Capitals lead 3-1
With momentum on their side, Edmonton’s next challenge will be overcoming a formidable Western Conference rival to earn a return trip to the Stanley Cup Final — and perhaps finish the job they started last year.
