Oilers Near Finals, Jets Face Elimination

The Edmonton Oilers are on the verge of reaching the NHL Western Conference Final after a 3-0 shutout win over the Vegas Golden Knights, giving them a 3-1 series lead. Head coach Kris Knoblauch praised the team's complete performance, highlighting depth scoring, a balanced lineup, disciplined play, and strong goaltending by Stuart Skinner. Lineup changes are anticipated for Game 5 as Edmonton looks to secure the series. Off the ice, reports of fan altercations surfaced following the Oilers' victory in Vegas. In the other Western Conference series, the Winnipeg Jets are facing elimination, trailing the Dallas Stars 3-1 after struggling against goaltender Jake Oettinger. The Jets need improved performances from key players like Cole Perfetti and Gabriel Vilardi to remain in contention.