Get our full Golden Knights vs. Oilers game 1 preview with odds, series recap, player props, parlay picks, and final prediction for this NHL Playoffs second round game. Get ready for another playoff battle of the West as the Vegas Golden Knights host the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the Second Round at T-Mobile Arena. These two powerhouse teams have plenty of recent playoff history, including a clash in 2023 that saw Vegas outlast Edmonton on the way to a Stanley Cup.
The Golden Knights are slight favorites at -135, and they’ll lean on the high-powered duo of Jack Eichel and Mark Stone, along with netminder Adin Hill, who has been rock solid between the pipes. Meanwhile, the Oilers are surging into this matchup after a strong first-round series win over the Kings, led by Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid.
Vegas has had the upper hand lately—winning three of the last four head-to-head games (see image). Expect fireworks on Tuesday night in Sin City.
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📺 Where To Watch Golden Knights vs. Oilers? (May 6, 2025)
| Detail | Info |
| 🕒 Date | Tuesday, May 6, 2025 |
| 🏟️ Venue | T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada |
| 📺 TV | ESPN |
| 📡 Stream | Fubo |
💰 Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Puck Line | Total (O/U) |
| Golden Knights | -135 | -1.5 (+175) | 6.5 (O: -110 / U: -110) |
| Oilers | +114 | +1.5 (-210) | 6.5 (O: -110 / U: -110) |
📊 Head-to-Head Results (This Season)
| Date | Result |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Oilers 3–2 Golden Knights |
| Dec 14, 2024 | Oilers 6–3 Golden Knights |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Golden Knights 1–0 Oilers |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Oilers 4–2 Golden Knights |
Edmonton leads the season series 3–1.
📈 Betting Trends
- Over 6.5 goals have been scored in 40 Oilers games and 37 Golden Knights games.
- Both teams combine for 6.5 goals per game, which is right at the total.
- Their defenses combine to allow only 5.5 goals per game, suggesting value on the under.
- Vegas is 48-25 as a moneyline favorite; Edmonton is 9-8 as an underdog.
🔑 Key Players to Watch
♠️ Golden Knights
- Jack Eichel – 94 PTS (28 G, 66 A): Elite two-way center with game-breaking ability.
- Mark Stone – 67 PTS: Veteran leadership and postseason poise.
- Adin Hill – 2.5 GAA, .906 SV%: Big-game goaltender with Cup pedigree.
🛢️ Oilers
- Leon Draisaitl – 106 PTS (52 G, 54 A): Scored in bunches during Round 1 vs. LA.
- Connor McDavid – 100 PTS (26 G, 74 A): Best playmaker in hockey.
- Stuart Skinner – 2.8 GAA, .896 SV%: Needs to elevate his game against Vegas’ attack.
🚑 Injury Report
| Team | Player | Status |
| Golden Knights | Pavel Dorofeyev | Day-to-Day (Undisclosed) |
| Oilers | Alec Regula | Out (Knee) |
| Oilers | Mattias Ekholm | Out (Undisclosed) |
🎯 Prop Bets
| Player | Prop | Line | Over Odds |
| Jack Eichel | Points | 1.5 | +135 |
| Leon Draisaitl | Goals | 0.5 | +115 |
| Connor McDavid | Assists | 1.5 | +120 |
| Adin Hill | Saves | 26.5 | -110 |
| Stuart Skinner | Saves | 28.5 | -105 |
🔗 Same Game Parlay (SGP)
| Leg | Pick |
| Spread | Golden Knights -1.5 |
| Total | Under 6.5 Goals |
| Player Prop | Draisaitl Anytime Goal |
| ✅ Odds | +620 |
🔮 Final ClutchBuzz Golden Knights vs. Oilers Prediction
The Oilers are deeper than ever, but Game 1 on the road against a rested, defensively sharp Vegas team is a tough ask. Expect the Golden Knights to jump out early and control the tempo behind strong goaltending and physicality.
📍 Final Score: Golden Knights 4, Oilers 2
🔥 Best Bets: VGK -1.5 (+175), Under 6.5 (-110), Draisaitl Anytime Goal (+115)
