After another nearly perfect game, the Edmonton Oilers shut out the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 and now hold a commanding 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven series. The series shifts back to Las Vegas for Game 5 on Wednesday, where the Oilers will have their first opportunity to punch their ticket to the Western Conference Final.
From the opening faceoff, Edmonton came out flying, setting the tone early with Adam Henrique scoring just 1:27 into the first period. Connor Brown picked up the lone assist, extending his surprising playoff points streak. Henrique would strike again midway through the period with a beautiful between-the-legs finish, assisted by Zach Hyman and Evander Kane.
The Oilers continued their relentless attack into the second period. Just under eight minutes in, Kane buried a feed from Connor McDavid to make it 3-0. Evan Bouchard, who continues to rack up assists this postseason, also picked up a helper on the play. Kane’s goal was his fourth of the playoffs and seemed to suck the energy out of the Golden Knights’ bench.
The Oilers didn’t score again, but they didn’t need to. The rest of the game was a defensive clinic from Edmonton, backed by a flawless performance from Stuart Skinner. After some shaky games earlier in the playoffs, Skinner rebounded in a big way, stopping all 23 shots he faced and recording his first shutout of the postseason. He looked calm and confident between the pipes, tracking the puck well through traffic and controlling rebounds.
It wasn’t just the offense and goaltending that made the difference—Edmonton’s physicality and discipline played a huge role. While the first period saw its share of rough stuff, including a fight involving Frederic and Hague, the Oilers tightened things up and didn’t take a single penalty in the third. That composure allowed them to keep Vegas from building any momentum or generating chances on the power play.
Looking ahead to Game 5, the Oilers have all the momentum. They’ve found their game, tightened up defensively, and are getting scoring from all over the lineup. If they can replicate Monday night’s performance, there’s a good chance the handshake line happens in Vegas.
With veterans like Henrique stepping up, Kane's style being perfect for this time of year, and Skinner finding his rhythm, the Oilers are in the driver’s seat. One more win, and they’re on to the next round, where they would face the winner of the Winnipeg/Dallas series.