Could the Edmonton Oilers face the Los Angeles Kings in Round 1 again? And if so… should Oilers fans actually be worried? 👀
On today’s episode of Oilersnation Everyday, Tyler Yaremchuk and Liam Horrobin break down Edmonton’s ideal first-round Stanley Cup Playoff matchup — and explain why a potential series against the Los Angeles Kings might be the best-case scenario.
The Oilers have eliminated the Kings in four straight playoff meetings, and there’s a strong case that Edmonton still holds the edge in this rivalry. Tyler and Liam dive into the playoff history, key matchup advantages, and whether the Kings have done enough to finally flip the script.
🏒 On today’s show:
🔥 Why the Oilers shouldn’t fear the Kings in Round 1
📊 Breaking down Edmonton’s best first-round playoff matchup
👀 Does Edmonton still have a mental edge over LA?
💥 How Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have dominated this rivalry
🎯 What has changed for both teams heading into the 2026 NHL Playoffs
If you’re an Edmonton Oilers fan looking ahead to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, this is the breakdown you need.
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24 Comments
But, are the refs just going to let the Kings tackle players away from the puck
I've been an oilers fan since the womb… but all I'm saying is, while on paper and through the study of history oilers are the better team, watch the kings beat us if we play em… pride comes before a fall.
Oilers Vs. Kings in Round 1? I'm taking the Oilers in a 4 game sweep this year.
Mark my words…..
If we play the Kings……we will lose. No chance a team goes 0-5 for 5 years in a row in the playoffs against the same team.
LA’s defense doesn’t scare me. Can’t see Doughty, Ceci, Edmundson, Dumolin shutout Edmonton for 4 or more games
you want vegas or colarado first … duh – take the best out first
A wise man once said "pride always comes before the fall" .. if Draisaitl doesn't play the whole series, I'll take LA in 6
Yeah! I do to the Kings what Tzachuk does to me!
Depends how you sell it, The Kings score 19 more goals,they'd have 19 more wins.
Fine line for such mockery.
I dont fear playing LA, its just boring
Let's not forget we almost went down 3-0 last year
Lol. Oil have the best forward and best defensemen in the west. LA has kopitar and Doughty on their last legs. No Drai for Anderson to slew foot. I get the oil doubt, but seriously? LA hype? Lmfao.
Hopefully Anaheim wins and oilers win last one then it can’t happen. Absolutely do not want la for a 5th time. It’s mostly boring but the kings had us on the ropes last year and this year is the win it for kopi thing. Colorado can deal with that
I disagree, i still think Igrim lets that goal in. Because skinner basically got a snow wash and probably had to close his eyes
The only team I truly fear is Minnesota. We can't beat them in the McD Era.
Oilers in 5
Nnnnnnnooooooooooo!
As an Oilers fan I don't think we should ever take the Kings lightly. Kings gave the Oilers more of a run for their money then Vegas or Dallas last year.
Oilers beat la in 5
ANA is the best matchup right now. They are 3-5-2 their last 10 and just lost to MIN, who was resting half their NHL roster.
They are a good team on a bad stretch and could not win when it mattered. Also, they are 8-0 in S/O, which doesn`t happen in the playoffs.
LA is W5 now 7-1-2. That`s not a team i want to face right now.
Utah kind of is a dangerous team, still i`d play them over Vegas and for sure over the Avs.
ANA > LA > Utah > Vegas > Avs.
Give me avs 1st round.. oilers beat them that gives them huge momentum to the finals like when we beat the wings in 06.. we arent beating king 5 ina row
What are the chances of beating a team 5 years in a row in a game that has luck involved.
Remember when the Stars used to beat us every year, well eventually we beat them
please take Rico out of the lineup, dude is snake bitten