Edmonton Oilers' Adam Henrique (19), Jake Walman (96) and Zach Hyman (18) celebrate a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during first period round 2, game 4 NHL Stanley Cup playoff action in Edmonton, Monday, May 12, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
The Edmonton Oilers were able to put a devastating loss behind them and come back with their most complete effort of the playoffs.
Adam Henrique had a pair of goals and Stuart Skinner made 23 saves as the Edmonton Oilers blanked the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Monday to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their second-round, best-of-seven NHL playoff series.
Evander Kane had a goal and an assist for the Oilers, who had reason to be rattled coming into the contest after allowing a goal with just 0.4 seconds remaining in the third period to lose Saturday’s Game 3 by a 4-3 score.
Skinner was once again in net for Edmonton after replacing Calvin Pickard who had rattled off six consecutive wins before getting injured in Game 2. Skinner, who had a 5.36 goals against average coming into the game, improved to 1-3 in the post-season.
The Oilers have won all eight of their Game 4s since 2023, with Skinner in particular shining in Game 4s. He upped his record to 5-0 in those contests with two shutouts and a 1.31 GAA, the lowest career Game 4 GAA average in post-season history.
Adin Hill made 29 stops in the loss for the Golden Knights, who are now one loss away from elimination.
Game 5 takes place on Wednesday in Las Vegas.
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