There was never a doubt the Oilers would advance to Round 2, but defeating the Kings in five games is significant — and a promising sign.
EDMONTON — Earlier in the day, made a comment about the that was not only obvious but prophetic by the night’s end. “They have a lot of good players on this team,” the veteran blueliner said. “It’s not a two-man show with Draisaitl and McDavid, as good as they are. They have depth. Advertisement “They’re a better team than they were last year.” The pushed past the Kings 4-3 in Game 5 on Wednesday to take a third straight first-round series between the two teams.
Neither he nor the Oilers let that stuff deter them. “It’s how can you stay calm and play through it,” Nurse said. “Those are things you can’t control. We controlled what we could control this whole series.” “It’s been a lot of growth for this team,” Skinner said. “Everyone’s seeing that.” The Oilers improved to 5-1 in series-clinching games in the McDavid era. Their only loss was in Game 7 against the in 2017 — the first playoff foray for their leadership core of McDavid, Draisaitl, Nurse and .
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