Oilers’ Mike Smith says decisive Game 7 in Edmonton is ‘what dreams are made of’
For goalie Mike Smith, this is what the NHL playoffs are all about. With a victory in L.A. on Thursday, Smith and the Oilers forced a Game 7 in their …
Oilers vs. Kings among 3 Game 7s set for Saturday in NHL playoff action
The players dream of it. The fans look forward to it. Game 7. And on Saturday, there will be three of them. The NHL is wrapping up the first round …
On brink of playoff elimination, Edmonton Oilers look for quicker start, more consistency
Time is running out for the Oilers. Another slow start led to another loss Tuesday and now Edmonton is must-win territory, down 3-2 to the Los Angeles Kings in their …
NHL not considering new playoff format: Bettman
The NHL has no plans to change its playoff format, regardless of what other leagues are doing, says commissioner Gary Bettman. The current structure sees half of the league’s 32 …
NHL players to watch when 2022 playoffs get underway
It’s time for the NHL playoffs, where some of the world’s best hockey players are sure to up their game as they chase the Stanley Cup. Here are five stars …