Edmonton Oilers look to finish off Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5
Edmonton Oilers' Adam Henrique (19), Jake Walman (96) and Zach Hyman (18) celebrate a first-period goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during Game 4 of their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series in Edmonton on Monday, May 12, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
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