There's no other way to put it: Game 1 of the Oilers vs. Kings first-round playoff matchup was bananas.
Led by superstar Connor McDavid, Edmonton mounted a four-goal comeback to tie things up at 5-5 — only for Los Angeles to ultimately win, 6-5. Nobody on either side knows quite how to break down Game 1, but everyone knows it's going to be one hell of a series.
Phillip Danault had two goals for the Kings in Game 1. Andrei Kuzmenko and Adrian Kempe both had two assists. A whopping five had multiple points in the game. Los Angeles has quite the club, but the Oilers have McJesus.
Long story short, you're going to want to watch Game 2 of this series. The Sporting News will fill you in below on the puck-drop time, TV broadcast, live-streaming details and more for Oilers vs. Kings in the 2025 NHL Playoffs.
What channel is Oilers vs. Kings on today?
- TV channel: TBS
- Live stream: Sling
Game 2 of Oilers vs. Kings will air live on TBS with Jack Michaels (play-by-play) and Louie DeBrusk (color commentator) on the call.
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Oilers vs. Kings start time
- Date: Wednesday, April 23
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs series between the Oilers and Kings is set to begin at 10 p.m. ET from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
What is Sling TV?
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One of its best qualities is the no-contract model, which gives subscribers the freedom to start and stop service as they please. Additionally, Sling TV's user-friendly interface, compatibility with multiple devices, and the option for add-ons like premium channels make it an attractive choice for those looking to streamline their viewing options.
Oilers vs. Kings radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM
Fans can listen to the Oilers vs. Kings game live on SiriusXM.
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Oilers vs. Kings series schedule, broadcasts
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 21 | Game 1: Kings 6, Oilers 5 | — | — |
| April 23 | Game 2 at Los Angeles | 10 p.m. | TBS, truTV, Sling |
| April 25 | Game 3 at Edmonton | 10 p.m. | TNT, truTV, Sling |
| April 27 | Game 4 at Edmonton | 9:30 p.m. | TBS, truTV, Sling |
| April 29 | Game 5* at Los Angeles | TBA | TBA, Fubo or Sling |
| May 1 | Game 6* at Edmonton | TBA | TBA, Fubo or Sling |
| May 3 | Game 7* at Los Angeles | TBA | TBA, Fubo or Sling |
* If necessary
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Date(s) |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| NHL Draft Lottery | May 5 or 6 |
| NHL Scouting Combine at Buffalo | June 1-7 |
| Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 23 |
| NHL Draft in Los Angeles | June 27-28 |