Last updated May 5, 4:20am ET

The second round of action in the NHL playoffs gets underway this week. One of the front-runners for Stanley Cup success will be in action, as the Vegas Golden Knights will be confident of overcoming the Edmonton Oilers.

However, could there be a potential shock outcome in the second round as playoff action heats up?

Series Odds

To Win Series Odds
Vegas Golden Knights -108
Edmonton Oilers -112

Golden Knights vs. Oilers Series Schedule

Game Date Home Team Away Team Venue
1 May 6 Golden Knights Oilers T-Mobile Arena
2 May 8 Golden Knights Oilers T-Mobile Arena
3 May 10 Oilers Golden Knights Rogers Place
4 May 12 Oilers Golden Knights Rogers Place
5 May 14 Golden Knights Oilers T-Mobile Arena
6 May 16 Oilers Golden Knights Rogers Place
7 May 18 Golden Knights Oilers T-Mobile Arena

Golden Knights vs. Oilers: Head-to-Head Record

Stat Total Golden Knights Oilers
Total Matches 32 15 17
Total Goals 200 98 102
NHL Wins 32 15 17

The Oilers have a fine recent record against the Golden Knights, having won each of the last two meetings between the teams.

Their latest win was a 3-2 success in Las Vegas in April. The Golden Knights have won just two of the last five head-to-head meetings between the teams.

Season Overview

Golden Knights Oilers
50-22-10 2024-25 Record 48-29-5
29-9-3 Home Record 25-13-3
21-13-7 Away Record 23-16-2
275 Goals For 259
219 Goals Against 236

Golden Knights Route to Second Round

The Vegas Golden Knights recorded a six-game win over the Minnesota Wild in the opening round. Their progression was assured following a 3-2 win in Minnesota on May 1, 2025.

Golden Knights Injury News

Vegas will have a fully fit roster of players available for selection for this second round encounter.

Oilers Route to Second Round

The Oilers were excellent in their first-round clash against the Los Angeles Kings, eventually coming through with a 4-2 series win. Their most recent success against the Kings was a dominant 6-4 showing on Thursday.

Oilers Injury News

Alex Regula is set to return to action at the start of next season. Meanwhile, Mattias Ekholm is expected to be fit enough for the conference finals should the Oilers overcome the Golden Knights.

Golden Knights vs. Oilers Series Picks

The Vegas Golden Knights are no strangers to playoff hockey, and they have typically come alive at this stage of the season.

Their experience could count for a lot in this thrilling series, meaning that the preference is for Vegas to progress through to the conference finals.

Pick
Vegas Golden Knights (-108)
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