Oilers Eliminate Kings, Advance to Face Golden Knights

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 in Game 6, clinching their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series and advancing to face the Vegas Golden Knights in the next round. Depth players, particularly Connor Brown with a goal, two assists, and strong penalty killing, played crucial roles in the victory. Mattias Janmark contributed the game-winning goal in Game 5 and tallied three points in the series, demonstrating his value in both offensive and defensive roles. Goaltender Calvin Pickard made 21 important saves, supporting the Oilers during critical stretches. Stars like Leon Draisaitl maintained their playoff point streaks, while Trent Frederic and Evander Kane added key goals. Edmonton's combination of top-tier talent and depth scoring proved decisive in overcoming the Kings' power play and goaltending.