Here we go again: the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers are set to renew their postseason rivalry—yet again—in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
At this point, it feels less like a playoff matchup and more like a tradition. If each of their recent meetings were a best-of-seven series within a series, the Kings would be staring down a 3-0 hole after falling to Edmonton in 2022, 2023, and 2024. But for the first time, it feels like the tide might be turning in L.A.’s favor.
That optimism stems largely from Edmonton’s current vulnerability. Sure, you’d be foolish to bet against Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl catching fire, especially with McDavid rounding into form and Draisaitl playing at an MVP-caliber level, but this Oilers roster has looked far from invincible and have a long list of players sidelined by injuries.
Meanwhile, the Kings appear sharper than they’ve been at any point over the past four years. Their offense still doesn’t match Edmonton’s firepower, but defensively, they’ve been among the league’s elite. And unlike previous matchups, L.A. finally has stability between the pipes with veteran netminder Darcy Kuemper.
So the question looms—has the moment finally arrived for the Kings to vanquish their playoff nemesis? Or will McDavid and Draisaitl summon more postseason brilliance to keep the Kings’ heartbreak on repeat?
Here’s what you need to know to watch Kings vs. Oilers, including broadcast information and start times.
Kings vs. Oilers schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 21 | Game 1 at Los Angeles | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo or Sling |
| Wednesday, April 23 | Game 2 at Los Angeles | 10:00 p.m. | TBS, Fubo or Sling |
| Friday, April 25 | Game 3 at Edmonton | 10:00 p.m. | TNT, truTV, Sling |
| Sunday, April 27 | Game 4 at Edmonton | 9:30 p.m. | TBS, truTV, Sling |
| Tuesday, April 29 | Game 5* at Los Angeles | TBA | TBA, Fubo or Sling |
| Thursday, May 1 | Game 6* at Edmonton | TBA | TBA, Fubo or Sling |
| Saturday, May 3 | Game 7* at Los Angeles | TBA | TBA, Fubo or Sling |
* If necessary
How to watch Kings vs. Oilers: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS, truTV
- Live stream: Fubo, Sling
Games in the Kings vs. Oilers series will air on multiple channels.
Fans can live stream games broadcast on the ESPN family of networks with Fubo.
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For games airing on TNT, TBS and truTV, Sling is the streaming option for cord-cutters.
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Kings vs. Oilers radio station
Fans can listen to every game of the Kings vs. Oilers series live on SiriusXM.
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NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| First round begins | April 19 |
| NHL Draft Lottery | May 5 or 6 |
| NHL Scouting Combine at Buffalo | June 1-7 |
| Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 23 |
| NHL Draft at Los Angeles | June 27-28 |
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