NHL Western Conference Semifinal Playoff Game 4 Preview: Vegas Golden Knights (1-2) vs. Edmonton Oilers (2-1)

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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

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