Vegas Golden Knights Lose Game 2 in Overtime to Edmonton Oilers
The Vegas Golden Knights are currently battling the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Game 2 took place on May 8, and it was a close contest that ended in heartbreak for Vegas.
The Golden Knights lost 5–4 in overtime, with Leon Draisaitl scoring the winning goal for the Oilers at 15:20 in the extra period. The goal was beautifully set up by Edmonton captain Connor McDavid, giving the Oilers a 2–0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Strong Effort from Vegas Despite Loss
Despite the defeat, the Golden Knights showed a strong offensive performance:
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Victor Olofsson scored two goals and assisted once
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Jack Eichel contributed three assists
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Goaltender Adin Hill made 29 saves during the game
The game was fast-paced and competitive, but defensive lapses cost Vegas a chance to even the series.
Game 3: A Chance to Bounce Back
Looking ahead, the Golden Knights will try to regain momentum in Game 3 on May 10 in Edmonton. Head coach Bruce Cassidy is expected to focus on improving the team’s defense and making the most of scoring chances.
The Golden Knights know they need a win to stay competitive in the series and avoid falling behind 3–0.
Vegas Struggles to Protect the Lead
One of the biggest issues for the Golden Knights in Game 2 was holding onto the lead. Despite scoring four goals, they were unable to close out the game. Defensive breakdowns late in regulation allowed Edmonton to tie it, sending the game to overtime.
This marks a pattern the team must fix — they’ve struggled with third-period lapses throughout the playoffs, and it cost them dearly in this matchup.
Special Teams Continue to Make the Difference
The Oilers have been effective on special teams, converting key power plays and killing off penalties. Vegas, on the other hand, has struggled to generate much on the man advantage.
Improving power play efficiency and staying disciplined will be critical if the Golden Knights hope to stay competitive in the rest of the series.
What’s Next?
Game 3 is crucial for Vegas. If they can tighten their back end and keep pressure on Edmonton’s top line, they could shift the momentum and bring the series back to Las Vegas with new energy.
