Overview

• The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4–1 in the Western Conference Semifinals to secure a spot in the Western Conference Finals.
• Kasperi Kapanen scored the decisive overtime goal in Game 5 to clinch the series for Edmonton.
• The Oilers will face either the Dallas Stars or Winnipeg Jets in the Western Conference Finals, with Dallas currently leading their series 3–1.
• This marks a potential redemption arc for Edmonton after losing last year's Stanley Cup Final in Game Seven to the Florida Panthers despite erasing a 0–3 series deficit.
• In the Eastern Conference, the Florida Panthers lead their semifinal series against the Toronto Maple Leafs 3–2 after a commanding 6–1 Game 5 victory, with Nico Sturm remaining sidelined.