The Oilers have eliminated the Kings in the first round of the playoffs in three consecutive years. But as this season’s series shifts to Edmonton, the Oilers have an uphill climb to ensure that streak continues.
Los Angeles has all the momentum — and a 2-0 series lead — heading into Game 3 on Friday night.
The Kings have scored six goals in each of the first two games in the series, punctuated by a 6-2 drubbing in Game 2 behind a two-goal performance from Adrian Kempe. It was a smooth victory compared to Game 1, when Phillip Danault’s game-winner saved Los Angeles from a third-period collapse.
Will Edmonton be able to rekindle the magic that spurred a four-goal outburst in the third period in Game 1? A lot rests on the shoulders of Connor McDavid (four points) and Leon Draisaitl (two points), with the two stars needed to engineer the Oilers’ attack in a must-win Game 3.
Here’s what you need to know about Friday’s matchup between the Oilers and the Kings, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Oilers vs. Kings on today?
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling
Fans looking to stream Oilers vs. Kings can watch live on Sling, which will carry every NHL playoff game on TNT and TBS in 2025.
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Oilers vs. Kings start time
- Date: Friday, April 25
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 8 p.m. MT
Game 3 of the NHL Playoffs series between Edmonton and Los Angeles is set to begin at 10 p.m. ET from Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta.
Last year, the Oilers fell one game shy of a championship, taking the Panthers to seven games in the Stanley Cup Final. Their road toward redemption is off to a rocky start, amid a 2-0 series deficit in Round 1.
The Kings infamously have defeated Edmonton in the first round three years in a row, winning in seven games in 2022, six games in 2023 and five games in 2024. Los Angeles, meanwhile, begins its redemption arc on firmer footing.
Oilers vs. Kings radio station
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Oilers vs. Kings series schedule
Los Angeles leads series 2-0
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 21 | Game 1: Kings 6, Oilers 5 | — | — |
| Wednesday, April 23 | Game 2: Kings 6, Oilers 2 | — | — |
| 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
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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