The Edmonton Oilers know who their opponent is for the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Vegas Golden Knights will play the Oilers for the second time in the postseason. Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers team site to never miss the latest news , game-day coverage, and more .

Each team has the experience of a recent Stanley Cup Final appearance. The Golden Knights won it in 2023 before losing a seven-game series to the Dallas Stars in the first round last season. The Oilers are coming off last season's Game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final.

The Edmonton Oilers lost a heartbreaking series to the Vegas Golden Knights two years ago, and now they’re expecting a different outcome in the rematch. The key players are still in the picture, as nine skaters and one goalie are expected to dress in Game 1 for the Oilers who were part of that 2023 matchup.