The Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers are set to battle in Game 4 of their Western Conference Semifinals matchup at Rogers Place in Edmonton on May 12, 2025, at 6:30 PM PT. The Oilers currently lead the series 2-1, but the Golden Knights are coming off a dramatic 4-3 victory in Game 3, looking to even the series before heading back to Vegas.
Team Breakdown & Key Players
Vegas Golden Knights (2nd Seed, 50-22-10 Regular Season Record)
- Last Five Games: Win, Loss, Loss, Win, Win
- Road Record: 24-14-3
- Key Players:
- Jack Eichel – Leads the team with four playoff goals, providing offensive firepower.
- Pavel Dorofeyev – Returning from injury, expected to boost Vegas’ attack.
- Adin Hill – Struggled in Game 2 but looking to bounce back after allowing five goals.
Edmonton Oilers (6th Seed, 48-29-5 Regular Season Record)
- Last Five Games: Loss, Win, Win, Win, Win
- Home Record: 26-13-2
- Key Players:
- Leon Draisaitl – Scored the game-winning goal in Game 2, leading the Oilers’ offense.
- Connor McDavid – Has 14 points (2 goals, 12 assists) in eight playoff games, on a six-game points streak.
- Stuart Skinner – Expected to start in goal after Calvin Pickard’s injury.
Game Analysis & Predictions
- Golden Knights’ Strategy: Vegas needs Eichel and Dorofeyev to generate offense while Hill delivers a strong goaltending performance.
- Oilers’ Strategy: Edmonton must capitalize on their home-ice advantage and maintain their defensive structure, which has limited Vegas’ scoring chances.
Game Odds
Vegas Golden Knights 6.5
Edmonton Oilers – 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 11, 2025
