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Oilers Eye 2-0 Series Lead After Game 1 Comeback Sets NHL Record

Edmonton's fifth straight postseason comeback win shifted home-ice advantage, while Vegas faces lineup uncertainty heading into Game 2.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 08: Jake Walman #96 of the Edmonton Oilers celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights in the second period of Game Two of the Second Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on May 08, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers makes a pass against William Karlsson #71 and Brett Howden #21 of the Vegas Golden Knights in the first period of Game One of the Second Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on May 06, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Oilers defeated the Golden Knights 4-2.
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Overview

  • The Edmonton Oilers overcame a 2-0 deficit to win Game 1, 4-2, marking their NHL-record fifth consecutive postseason comeback victory.
  • Edmonton's Game 1 rally secured home-ice advantage as the series heads toward Games 3 and 4 in Edmonton.
  • Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed no lineup changes for Game 2, emphasizing the team's depth and resilience.
  • The Vegas Golden Knights will be without leading scorer Pavel Dorofeyev for Game 2, while defenseman Alex Pietrangelo remains a game-time decision.
  • Despite the Game 1 loss, Golden Knights players and staff expressed confidence in their ability to rebound in Game 2.