Connor McDavid isn't known for having much of a personality, but during the playoffs, it appears he's got plenty of banter with an Oilers equipment manager.

Adam Henrique scored twice to lead the Oilers to a 3-0 victory over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Monday, a result that puts Edmonton one win away from advancing in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

From the moment Connor McDavid’s name was announced at the 2015 NHL Draft, Edmonton Oilers fans have believed a Stanley Cup victory was inevitable. It has fueled every waking moment, every online conversation, all of the bar talk and each coffee klatch.

Sixteen teams in total make the NBA playoffs, eight teams from both the Eastern and Western Conferences. The top six seeds in each conference advance based on the regular season record. The final two seeds in each conference are wild-card spots based on the best remaining records in each conference.

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Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner has had his struggles in the post-season during his career. On Monday night, however, the former Wichita Thunder netminder gave the Oilers a 3-1 lead in their Western Conference Second Round Series against the Vegas Golden Knights.

If the Oilers win it all, who should get credit? If the team craters, who should get the blame? Here's a look.

The NHL postseason is heating up. Check out the odds for who is favored to hoist the Stanley Cup at season's end, as well as second-round odds.

The Edmonton Oilers have the Vegas Golden Knights on the brink of elimination in the second round of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Could this be the year Connor McDavid lifts his first Stanley Cup?