Teams that win the first two games of a best-of-seven series that starts on the road are 88-22 for a winning percentage of .800, according to the NHL. The Oilers taking two at T-Mobile from the Vegas Golden Knights was the first time since 2017 that Edmonton opened a playoff series with two road wins. The Anaheim Ducks winning that second-round series in seven games is a cautionary tale for Edmonton, however.
Published: 05/09/2025
Author: Winnipeg Free Press
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