Three teams are already on the brink of elimination in the second round of this year's NHL playoffs. Here are some trends from the series.

The Edmonton Oilers play against the Vegas Golden Knights in game 5 of their NHL Playoff series tonight. Fans can watch this game for free.

The Edmonton Oilers look to clinch the second round of the NHL playoffs over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

Evan Bouchard may be polarizing to some, but there is no denying that he has emerged as one of the NHL’s most dynamic defensemen, particularly in the playoffs.

Adam Henrique had two goals, Stuart Skinner made 23 saves and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 to take a 3-1 lead in their second-round NHL playoff series.

The Edmonton Oilers host the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night, May 12, in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series.

Edmonton dominated a scoreless second period, outshooting the Golden Knights 12-1, but couldn't take advantage of two power plays. Adam Henrique had the best chance to tie it, but his wrist shot from the high slot caromed off the crossbar.

Carolina's Frederik Andersen and Edmonton's Stuart Skinner enter Monday's Game 4 playoff games on different trajectories in net.

This isn’t the first time Evander Kane has been a pain to the Golden Knights, and he has helped bring a physicality to the Edmonton Oilers that has them one game from eliminating Vegas.