Edmonton Oilers Eliminate Vegas Golden Knights in OT | Kris Knoblauch’s Coaching Shines in Game 5 Win

The Edmonton Oilers are headed back to the Western Conference Final after a gritty 1–0 overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5. On this episode of Locked On Oilers, host Nick Zararis breaks down how Kris Knoblauch’s bold lineup decisions and a defense-first approach paid off in a tight, low event game. From Kapanen’s unlikely OT winner to Stuart Skinner’s bounce-back performance, this win proved the Oilers can beat anyone and do it any way. Plus, what this victory means for Edmonton’s Stanley Cup hopes and a look ahead to their next opponent

0:00 Intro: Oilers advance to conference finals

5:10 Vegas' low-event strategy to slow down Oilers

10:16 Knoblauch's lineup changes prove successful again

15:55 Breaking down Oilers' new line combinations

21:04 Why the Oilers beat Vegas despite predictions

26:09 Oilers now capable of winning any type of game

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