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Kapanen’s OT winner lifts Oilers past Golden Knights to advance to conference finals

May 14, 2025 | 9:53 PM

LAS VEGAS — The Edmonton Oilers are moving on to the Western Conference finals once again.

Kasperi Kapanen scored the winner at 7:19 of overtime as Edmonton defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 1-0 on Wednesday night.

Edmonton won the best-of-seven second-round series 4-1.

The Oilers will next face the winner between the Dallas Stars and the Winnipeg Jets.