The Oilers and the Golden Knights kick off their first-ever NHL playoff matchup tonight with Game 1 of their second-round series.
For the second consecutive season, the Oilers defeated the Kings in the first round of the playoffs, knocking out Los Angeles in six games.
Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl was the headliner in the series. The German winger paced Edmonton's offense with 11 points (seven goals, four assists), while Connor McDavid recorded 10 points against the Kings.
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The Golden Knights made quick work of the Jets, taking down Winnipeg in five games. After dropping Game 1, Vegas ripped off four consecutive victories.
After missing the final three months of the regular season, Golden Knights captain Mark Stone put up eight points in the series against the Jets.
Edmonton is aiming for a second consecutive trip to the Western Conference Final, while Vegas is trying to back to the third stage of the playoffs for the first time since 2021.
The Sporting News has all you need to know to watch Oilers vs. Golden Knights Game 1.
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Oilers vs. Golden Knights Game 1 start time
- Date: Wednesday, May 3
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET | 6:30 p.m. PT
The Oilers vs. Golden Knights Game 1 puck drop is set for Wednesday, May 3 at 9:30 p.m. ET, 6:30 p.m. local time from Vegas.
The game is being played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.
What channel is Oilers vs. Golden Knights Game 1 on?
- TV Channel (U.S.): ESPN
- TV Channel (Canada): Sportsnet, CBC, TVAS
- Live stream (U.S.): ESPN+, ESPN app, Fubo
- Live stream (Canada): SN NOW, CBC Gem, CBC Sports app
The Oilers vs. Golden Knights Game 1 is set to air live in the United States on ESPN. Fans in Canada can watch the action on Sportsnet, CBC or TVA Sports for the French-speaking audience.
For those looking to live stream the game, ESPN+ and the ESPN app are options in the United States, in addition to Fubo, which carries all NHL playoff games on ESPN and has a free trial.
In Canada, streamers can watch the game through SN NOW, CBC Gem or the CBC Sports app.
Oilers vs. Golden Knights Game 1 odds
- Puckline: Oilers -1.5 (+197) | Golden Knights +1.5 (-237)
- Moneyline: Oilers -124 | Golden Knights +102
- O/U: 6.5
The Oilers enter Game 1 as the favorites against the Golden Knights to start the second-round series.
Odds provided by Sports Interaction.
Oilers vs. Golden Knights series schedule
| Date | Site | Time (ET) | TV/Result |
| May 3 | at Vegas | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| May 5 | at Vegas | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | at Edmonton | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | at Edmonton | TBD | TBD |
| *TBD | at Vegas | TBD | TBD |
| *TBD | at Edmonton | TBD | TBD |
| *TBD | at Vegas | TBD | TBD |
* If necessary
