Adam Henrique had two goals, Stuart Skinner made 23 saves and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 to take a 3-1 lead in their second-round NHL playoff series.

The Edmonton Oilers are a one-dimensional team. That criticism has followed the team for years during the Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl era. Many have argued that the team is far too reliant on its dynamic duo and lacks the supporting cast to bring the organization to its ultimate goal.

The Oilers aim to close out their second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday at T-Mobile Arena, where Edmonton won two road games to kick off the best-of-seven set.

The Oilers are proving to be a worthy Stanley Cup contender with each passing game — even with their star duo not at their best.

The Hart Trophy is a very prestigious award, given annually to the NHL’s Most Valuable Player. The Hart Memorial Trophy is named in honour of Canadian Dr.

Leon Draisaitl defied predictions by winning the Rocket Richard Trophy, while the Vegas Golden Knights broke an odd losing streak. Pierre-Luc Dubois n

When Corey Perry advanced the puck to Connor McDavid to set up Leon Draisaitl’s overtime winner in Vegas on Thursday, that marked the first time in NHL history that three Hart Trophy winners had ever combined for an overtime goal — in the regular season or the playoffs.

The Oilers had a crucial flaw last playoffs that caused them to fall short, but Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have some help in 2025.