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Edmonton Oilers Playoff Rollercoaster: From Goalie Drama to OT Thrillers

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From Stuart Skinner's tough luck to Anze Kopitar's heroics, the Oilers-Kings series is a wild ride!

In a nail-biting Game 2 between the Edmonton Oilers and L.A. Kings, Stuart Skinner's goaltending prowess was on full display, frustrating the Kings' attempts to score. However, the Oilers fell short in overtime, with Anze Kopitar sealing the deal for the Kings with a stunning goal. The Oilers' playoff journey has been filled with ups and downs, including allowing three rush goals in a heartbreaking 5-4 loss to the Kings. Despite the challenges, Coach remains confident in Skinner's abilities, keeping faith in the young goalie.

As the playoff frenzy grips Edmonton, businesses like an Alberta distillery are leveraging the Oilers' success to boost their own. The excitement in the city is palpable, with fans eagerly cheering on their team through every thrilling moment. Meanwhile, Kopitar's standout performance in Game 2 not only secured victory for the Kings but also showcased the strength of veteran players in critical playoff situations.

With the series tied at 1-1, the Oilers-Kings matchup is heating up, promising more intense battles on the ice. The experienced Kings are leaning on their seasoned players like Kopitar to maintain their momentum and challenge the Oilers. Game 3 is set to be a fiery showdown as both teams vie for control of the series and a shot at advancing in the playoffs.

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Edmonton Oilers vs. L.A. Kings Game 2: A Tactical Review (Oilers Nation)

Whether it was a failure to get an opportunity or Stuart Skinner foiling those opportunities, the Kings had little ability to capitalize when the Oilers made ...

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Edmonton Oilers crushed in OT by the same old thing that crushed ... (Edmonton Journal)

Edmonton allowed three rush goals against in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kings, most notoriously Anze Kopitar's overtime goal, where the Kings ace ...

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Alberta distillery cashing in on Oilers playoff run (CTV Edmonton)

With the NHL playoffs underway, and the excitement building in Edmonton, some Alberta businesses are cashing in on the city's buzz… by getting the city ...

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Oilers d'Edmonton | Malgré un début de série difficile, Skinner ... (La Presse)

Malgré des chiffres peu éloquents depuis le début de la série, le gardien de but Stuart Skinner conserve la confiance de l'entraîneur-chef des Oilers ...

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Kopitar's OT winner lifts Kings to 5-4 win over Oilers, even series at 1-1 (CTV News)

Anze Kopitar scored the overtime winner and had a pair of assists as the Kings knocked off the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 to tie their opening-round playoff series 1-1 ...

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'No doubt': Edmonton Oilers coach has faith in goaltender Stuart ... (640 Toronto News)

Despite some ugly early-series numbers, Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner still has the faith of his coach.

Oilers' Skinner on rough Game 2: 'Luck wasn't on my side tonight' (TSN)

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner allowed five goals on 26 shots as the Los Angeles Kings evened their first-round series with a 5-4 overtime win on ...

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Kopitar, veterans help Kings tie series with Oilers (NHL.com)

The veterans led the way with captain Anze Kopitar scoring at 2:07 of overtime to give Los Angeles a 5-4 win and tie the best-of-7 series 1-1. Game 3 is at ...

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Kings leaned on veteran strength to even series with Oilers (LA Daily News)

Anze Kopitar scored the game winner, but had also established a tone early that included increased physicality.

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GAME RECAP: Kings 5, Oilers 4 (OT - Game 2) (NHL.com)

Holloway scores the first two playoff goals of his career, but the Kings the series on Wednesday night with a 5-4 overtime victory in Game 2 at Rogers ...

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