Backs against the wall, the Golden Knights and Oilers showed exactly why they’ve been frequent fliers past the first round — and why the Minnesota Wild and Los Angeles Kings were first-round fodder once again.

The Edmonton Oilers know who their opponent is for the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Vegas Golden Knights will play the Oilers for the second time in the postseason. Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers team site to never miss the latest news , game-day coverage, and more .

Each team has the experience of a recent Stanley Cup Final appearance. The Golden Knights won it in 2023 before losing a seven-game series to the Dallas Stars in the first round last season. The Oilers are coming off last season's Game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final.