After a couple of barnburners up in Canada, the Kings (2-3) find themselves with their backs to the wall heading into a critical showdown on Thursday night. Game 6 is looming large, and momentum is now wearing Oilers (3-2) colors.
On Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena, the Edmonton Oilers flipped the script once again, storming back to snatch a 3-1 victory in Game 5—marking their third consecutive comeback win in the series, something they’ve never done before in franchise playoff history. Talk about making waves.
Mattias Janmark was the man of the moment, jumping on a juicy rebound off a Viktor Arvidsson blast and ripping a wrist shot from the left circle that gave the Oilers a 2-1 edge early in the third period. From there, Edmonton tightened the screws, leaving the Kings chasing shadows and searching for answers.
Here’s what you need to know about Thursday’s matchup between Oilers and Kings, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Oilers vs. Kings on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
Game 6 of the Oilers vs. Kings series will air on ESPN.
Fans looking to stream Oilers vs. Kings can watch live on Sling, which will carry every NHL playoff game on TNT and TBS in 2025.
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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 start time
- Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs series between Oilers and Kings is set to begin at 10:00 p.m. ET from the Rogers Place in Edmonton, Canada.
Edmonton will host Game 6 as it attempts to take a lead in the series ahead of a pivotal Game 7 in Los Angeles.
Oilers vs. Kings radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channel 91 (Kings), 167 (Oilers)
Fans can listen to the Kings vs. Oilers broadcast live on SiriusXM.
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Oilers vs. Kings series schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 21 | Game 1: Kings 6, Oilers 5 | — | — |
| April 23 | Game 2: Kings 6, Oilers 2 | — | — |
| April 25 | Game 3: Oilers 7, Kings 4 | — | — |
| April 27 | Game 4: Oilers 4, Kings 3 | — | — |
| April 29 | Game 5: Oilers 3, Kings 1 | — | — |
| May 1 | Game 6 at Edmonton | ESPN | 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 | Dates |
|---|---|
| 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 at Los Angeles | June 27-28 |
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