The Edmonton Oilers and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-stars">Dallas Stars</a> meet in the Western Conference Final for the second consecutive year in the NHL, with the latter determined to avenge last season’s elimination and chase their second Stanley Cup in franchise history. The Oilers, however, are a tough nut to crack and can never be taken for granted. As Kris Knoblauch and Peter DeBoer go head-to-head, we take a look at their bank accounts and at how much each coach earns every season?



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kris-knoblauch">Knoblauch</a> signed with the Oilers in November 2023, following the firing of Jay Woodcroft in Alberta. Since, he’s guided Connor McDavid and company to a Stanley Cup Final, where they fell in seven games to the Florida Panthers.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/edmonton-oilers">Oilers</a> were on the brink of a historic milestone as they forced Game 7 after falling 3-0 in the series. However, they failed to prevail in the winner-takes-all game in Sunrise, and witnessed in utter shock and heartbreak as the Panthers hoisted Lord Stanley.



<h2>Knoblauch’s contract: not made public</h2>



The runner-up finish didn’t shake the Oilers’ confidence in their head coach. Knoblauch remains at the helm, under contract through the 2025–26 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season, and he could very well be in line for an extension thanks to back-to-back deep playoff runs in his first two years on the job. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250522_BUS_403434_Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-speaks-to-the-media-during-Media-Day-prior-to-the-2-1024x576_0e7d9e8f.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Head coach Kris Knoblauch of the Edmonton Oilers speaks to the media during Media Day prior to the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on June 07, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida." class="wp-image-377111" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/15124343/Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-speaks-to-the-media-during-Media-Day-prior-to-the-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/15124343/Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-speaks-to-the-media-during-Media-Day-prior-to-the-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/15124343/Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-speaks-to-the-media-during-Media-Day-prior-to-the-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/15124343/Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-speaks-to-the-media-during-Media-Day-prior-to-the-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/15124343/Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-speaks-to-the-media-during-Media-Day-prior-to-the-2-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/15124343/Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-speaks-to-the-media-during-Media-Day-prior-to-the-2-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/15124343/Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-speaks-to-the-media-during-Media-Day-prior-to-the-2-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/15124343/Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-speaks-to-the-media-during-Media-Day-prior-to-the-2.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Head coach Kris Knoblauch of the Edmonton Oilers speaks to the media during Media Day prior to the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on June 07, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida. </figcaption></figure>



An extension would undoubtedly be welcomed by Knoblauch, whose estimated $1 million salary ranks near the lower end among NHL coaches. However, as head coaches’ salaries are not obliged to be public, Knoblauch’s total earnings per year are unclear and could range over the estimated $1M. 


 

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Regardless it’s a fairly cheap tab for the head coach who’s helped Edmonton be the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/edmonton-oilers-stanley-cup-victories">closest they’ve been to their sixth Stanley Cup</a>, and McDavid’s first.



<h2>Peter DeBoer’s salary</h2>



DeBoer has built a strong reputation through years of experience and success behind the bench. He’s been involved in coaching since 1994 and made his NHL head coaching debut in 2008 with the Florida Panthers. Over the years, he has led five teams: the Panthers, Devils, Sharks, Golden Knights, and currently, the Stars. 



He’s reached the playoffs in 10 different seasons but has yet to hoist the Stanley Cup. DeBoer came awfully close twice, falling in the Stanley Cup Final in 2012 with the Devils (against the Kings) and again in 2016 with the Sharks (against the Penguins). He has also reached the Conference Finals on four other occasions.



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Regardless, DeBoer firmly believes that if he keeps knocking on the door, it will eventually open—leading him to his first Stanley Cup. The Stars clearly share that confidence in their head coach, backing it up with a sizable paycheck. According to Hockey Answered, Sportskeeda, and Hockey Zone Plus, DeBoer earns $4.25 million per year through a four-year, $17 million deal he signed ahead of the 2022–23 season.


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DeBoer is under contract through the 2025-26 NHL season, meaning time might be running out for him to deliver <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/dallas-stars-stanley-cup-glory">Dallas its second Stanley Cup in franchise history.</a>

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/edmonton-oilers">Edmonton Oilers</a> looked ready to make a statement in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. Leading the Dallas Stars 3–1 after two solid periods, Edmonton seemed in control of the series opener. But what followed in the third period was nothing short of a collapse.



Five unanswered goals by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-stars">Stars</a> turned a promising Oilers lead into a 6–3 defeat, stunning the crowd at American Airlines Center and exposing cracks in Oilers’ discipline and structure. The Stars capitalized on repeated penalties, rattled the defense, and left goaltender Stuart Skinner out to dry.



Head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kris-knoblauch">Kris Knoblauch</a> didn’t shy away from the team’s shortcomings. “You always think you’ve figured it out, and then you get humbled in a hurry,” he admitted after the loss, offering a candid assessment of what unfolded on Wednesday night.



<h2>Oilers: A game that got away</h2>



The Oilers were in full control for much of the night. Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring with a trademark finish, followed by a power-play goal from Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and a long-range blast by Evan Bouchard. The Stars, up to that point, struggled to find momentum, and their home crowd had grown quiet.



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But just 32 seconds into the third period, Miro Heiskanen cut into the lead—and the unraveling began. Edmonton’s discipline disappeared, resulting in a parade to the penalty box. Dallas responded with precision, using their power play to devastating effect.


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Mikael Granlund and Matt Duchene each scored with the man advantage in a span of five minutes, and Roope Hintz added another before Sam Steel capped off the comeback. The Oilers’ penalty kill, typically a strength, buckled under pressure.



<h2>Knoblauch’s candid postgame Comments</h2>



Knoblauch emphasized how the stretch of penalties swung the game entirely. “We were short-handed for about six minutes in the third period, and that makes it a little more difficult to come back,” he explained. 



The loss marks another chapter in Edmonton’s postseason volatility. However, Knoblauch reminded reporters that this group has bounced back from crushing defeats before. “We’ve had some heartbreaking losses in the playoffs, and we’ve been able to rebound nicely,” he added, maintaining cautious optimism.


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<h2>Looking ahead to Game 2</h2>



Game 2 now becomes a pivotal moment in the series—not just for the scoreboard, but for the Oilers’ psyche. Can they regroup, adjust, and prevent another self-inflicted defeat? For a team with Stanley Cup aspirations, the answer needs to be yes.

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The Dallas Stars and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/edmonton-oilers">Edmonton Oilers</a> are set to clash in the NHL’s Western Conference Final for the second consecutive year—and the fourth time they meet with a trip to the Stanley Cup Final on the line. Ahead of Game 1 in Dallas, head coach Kris Knoblauch issued a significant update on the potential return of two key teammates to Connor McDavid’s lineup.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/connor-mcdavid">McDavid</a> and the Oilers are hoping to repeat the success they had last season when they eliminated the Stars in six games to advance to the Stanley Cup Final, though they ultimately lost in the grand stage.



After knocking the Vegas Golden Knights out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Second Round, Knoblauch’s Oilers are ready to go to battle against the Stars. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-stars">Dallas</a> is coming off a dramatic overtime victory to advance past the Winnipeg Jets in a series that meant much more than just hockey.



The Oilers have played every series without home-ice advantage, fully embracing the villain role as they walk into the most intimidating environments in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> and walk out seemingly unbothered and victorious. Their achievements are magnified as they’ve battled through injuries to key players like Mattias Ekholm and Calvin Pickard.



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On that note, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kris-knoblauch">Knoblauch</a> delivered a confident update on the timelines for both the blueliner and netminder to return to the lineup and aid McDavid and company in their pursuit of Edmonton’s sixth Stanley Cup in franchise history.


 

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“[Ekholm is] day to day and I’m not anticipating him being ready for Game 1 or 2,” Knoblauch said, via NHL.com. “But we’re optimistic that maybe some time in the third round he will join us. Probably not when the series starts, but I would think [Pickard] probably sometime in the same timeline as Ekholm, sometime during the series. Certainly not Game 1, but sometime in the middle.”



<h2>Key absences</h2>



Ekholm hasn’t played for McDavid’s Oilers since April 11 during the NHL regular season. Since, the 34-year-old blueliner has been dealing with an undisclosed injury. Prior to the injury, he appeared in 69 games for Edmonton, registering 33 points (9 goals, 24 assists) in the 2024-25 campaign.



As for Pickard, the goaltender who had come in on Stuart Skinner’s aid after Game 2 of the First Round suffered a lower-body injury in Game 2 of the Second Round matchup with Vegas. 



Although Pickard acts as a buffer in the bench, Skinner has been on an absolute tear lately and Oil Country is as confident as ever in their goaltending heading to a Western Conference Final showdown against the Stars.



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<h2>Fasten your seatbelts</h2>



Now, Edmonton and Dallas are gearing up for an electric matchup at the gates of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stanley-cup">Stanley Cup</a> Final in a series that could very well be decided by the goaltenders. With Jake Oettinger and Stuart Skinner between the pipes, their performances could be the decisive factor between two evenly-matched star-studded offenses and solid defenses with no shortage of production on the opposite end of the ice.


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The Oilers and Stars boast the two highest-scoring defensemen in the postseason—Evan Bouchard with 12 points and Thomas Harley with 11. They also feature the top-performing forwards so far in the playoffs, with Connor McDavid and Mikko Rantanen leading the charge.


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The table is set for an electric showdown swinging between American Airlines Center and Rogers Place. The winner will punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final—a monumental reward after a grueling journey through the West, yet merely the beginning of a battle all the marbles against the Eastern Conference champion.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/edmonton-oilers">Edmonton Oilers</a> are looking to bounce back from their heartbreaking 4-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Determined to regain control of the series and protect their home-ice advantage, Connor McDavid and the Oilers face an uphill battle—especially after head coach Kris Knoblauch delivered a discouraging update on a key player.



So far in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> postseason, the Oilers have faced a true tale of two stories. When Calvin Pickard started in net, the Oilers have been undefeated, winning six straight games. However, when Stuart Skinner manned the crease from puck drop they have been winless, losing the three games Skinner started.



That stat might haunt <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/connor-mcdavid">McDavid</a>, Knoblauch, and the Oilers as they gear up for Game 4 against the Golden Knights, with a very concerning update on Pickard’s health, who missed Game 3, putting an end to the team’s six-game winning streak.



Ahead of Game 4 at Rogers Place, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kris-knoblauch">Knoblauch</a> confirmed a tough decision regarding the starting goaltender, sending a clear message to McDavid and company about Pickard—who has been their good-luck charm so far in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.



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Calvin Pickard won’t be available for the Oilers in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinal against the Golden Knights, as Knoblauch confirmed during his media availability on Sunday.


 

 

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<h2>Bounce back game</h2>



The news of Pickard’s missing his second-straight playoff game for McDavid’s Oilers further raises concerns in Alberta, as Edmonton is left with no option than start Stuart Skinner, who has been more of a liability than an asset so far in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stanley-cup">Stanley Cup Playoffs</a>.



Skinner’s head-scratching performances led to him losing the starting job after Game 2 of the First Round, and Pickard filling in with a perfect 6-0 record. However, as Pickard is physically unable to stand in net, Skinner returns.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250511_BUS_395608_Kris-Knoblauch-1024x576_b66c7af6.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Kris Knoblauch&nbsp;" class="wp-image-358797" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/19114246/Kris-Knoblauch-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/19114246/Kris-Knoblauch-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/19114246/Kris-Knoblauch-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/19114246/Kris-Knoblauch-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/19114246/Kris-Knoblauch-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/19114246/Kris-Knoblauch-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/19114246/Kris-Knoblauch-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/19114246/Kris-Knoblauch.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Head coach Kris Knoblauch of the Edmonton Oilers looks on against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at the United Center on January 11, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.</figcaption></figure>



His return to action during Game 3 was far from encouraging for the Oilers, as a late mistake by the goaltender led to the game-winning goal for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vegas-golden-knights">Vegas</a> with 0.4 seconds left. However, Skinner didn’t think as low of his performance as fans certainly did, dropping a bold statement after the game.



“That’s a goalie’s job, just to give your team a chance to win every night. I thought I did,” Skinner said, via NHL.com. “Just a couple tough bounces here and there. We had a good bounce that kind of went off a skate and went in. Those types of things happen. I was happy that I was able to make a couple of big saves when we needed it, but I wasn’t able to finish it out.”


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“They both give us a chance to win every night” Oilers star Zach Hyman added. “I don’t think we lost last game because of [Skinner], by any means. I think we just have to play better in front of him.”



<h2>Worrisome numbers</h2>



The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs haven’t been kind to Skinner by any measure. So far, the Oilers’ netminder ranks last among goaltenders with at least three games played, posting a save percentage of just .817. Even more concerning, he leads all playoff goalies in goals against average with a staggering 5.36 — more than two full goals higher than any other netminder in the postseason.


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Skinner is fully capable of bouncing back, nevertheless. Still, his sharp decline in performance is a major concern in Edmonton. The same goalie who posted a .904 save percentage during last season’s Stanley Cup Final has yet to surpass a .840 mark in this year’s postseason.

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Head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kris-knoblauch">Kris Knoblauch</a>‘s Edmonton Oilers demonstrated their resilience in Game 1 of the Western Conference Second Round, staging a remarkable comeback to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2. Despite a two-goal deficit in the first period, the Oilers fired back with four unanswered goals, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure. This victory sets the tone for a series that could define their postseason.



Knoblauch credited the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/edmonton-oilers">Oilers</a>’ veteran presence for helping the team remain composed despite the early deficit. “That’s part of having a mature, older group,” Knoblauch said according to NHL.com. His team’s experience has been crucial in their ability to recover from adversity, a characteristic that’s been on display throughout their playoff run. Oilers’ performance in this game exemplifies their growth and readiness for the challenges ahead.



The Oilers’ win also underscores the importance of depth and leadership. Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, and Connor Brown were key contributors in the third period, with all three forward lines scoring. This depth is vital as the Oilers continue their playoff journey, aiming to push further after falling short in last year’s Stanley Cup Final.



<h2>Oilers’ comeback fueled by experience</h2>



The Oilers showed why they are among the most dangerous teams in the postseason. After allowing Mark Stone to score two early goals for Vegas, Edmonton controlled the game from the second period onward. 



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The Golden Knights were limited to just one shot in the second, and the Oilers capitalized with three goals in the third period. The key moment came early in the third, when Draisaitl scored a spectacular goal to tie the game at 2-2.”That pick-me-up when we scored that goal gave our bench a little bit of life,“ said Knoblauch. “It brought some excitement to our game, and we fed off of it.”


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<h2>Veteran leadership makes a difference</h2>



With the addition of Corey Perry earlier this season, the Oilers brought in a player with vast postseason experience. Perry, a Stanley Cup winner with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anaheim-ducks">Anaheim Ducks</a> in 2007, has been invaluable in providing leadership during high-pressure moments. His insight into championship hockey has helped the Oilers maintain focus throughout their playoff push. “We stuck with our game plan and found a way,” Perry said. “We came here to win hockey games, and we found a way tonight.”

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The Edmonton Oilers are looking to avenge last season’s Stanley Cup Final defeat, with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/connor-mcdavid">Connor McDavid</a>, Kris Knoblauch, and company stopping at nothing to hoist Lord Stanley this time around. In case the Vegas Golden Knights believe they are in for a walk in the park, McDavid fired a blunt message for the franchise in Sin City ahead of an electric showdown in the NHL postseason.



McDavid and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/edmonton-oilers">Oilers</a> weren’t at their best in the first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings, but it was enough to get the job done in six games and extend their streak to four straight seasons with at least one playoff series win, in each season they defeated the Kings in the opening round.



However, the Oilers are far from content with winning one playoff series, as their goal is crystal-clear: Edmonton wants the Cup—but so does every other team in the NHL, including the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vegas-golden-knights">Golden Knights</a> who will enjoy home-ice advantage during their upcoming matchup with the Oilers.



McDavid and the Oilers have met with the Golden Knights in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stanley-cup">Stanley Cup</a> Playoffs once in the past, with Vegas eliminating Edmonton in six games during the 2022-23 season. Sin City’s franchise would go on to win the Stanley Cup, defeating the Florida Panthers in five games.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250505_BUS_391788_against-the-New-York-Islanders-at-UBS-Arena-on-March-14-2025-in-Elmont-New-York.-Photo-by-Bruce-B-1024x576_a123e471.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Connor McDavid, 97 of the Edmonton Oilers, skatesagainst the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on March 14, 2025 in Elmont, New York." class="wp-image-359189" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/19155721/against-the-New-York-Islanders-at-UBS-Arena-on-March-14-2025-in-Elmont-New-York.-Photo-by-Bruce-B-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/19155721/against-the-New-York-Islanders-at-UBS-Arena-on-March-14-2025-in-Elmont-New-York.-Photo-by-Bruce-B-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/19155721/against-the-New-York-Islanders-at-UBS-Arena-on-March-14-2025-in-Elmont-New-York.-Photo-by-Bruce-B-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/19155721/against-the-New-York-Islanders-at-UBS-Arena-on-March-14-2025-in-Elmont-New-York.-Photo-by-Bruce-B-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/19155721/against-the-New-York-Islanders-at-UBS-Arena-on-March-14-2025-in-Elmont-New-York.-Photo-by-Bruce-B-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/19155721/against-the-New-York-Islanders-at-UBS-Arena-on-March-14-2025-in-Elmont-New-York.-Photo-by-Bruce-B-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/19155721/against-the-New-York-Islanders-at-UBS-Arena-on-March-14-2025-in-Elmont-New-York.-Photo-by-Bruce-B-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/19155721/against-the-New-York-Islanders-at-UBS-Arena-on-March-14-2025-in-Elmont-New-York.-Photo-by-Bruce-B.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Connor McDavid, 97 of the Edmonton Oilers, skatesagainst the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on March 14, 2025 in Elmont, New York. </figcaption></figure>



The Oilers envision the same fate for themselves, but they must first prevail over one of the most well-rounded rosters in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>, in an organization that, though young, has already witnessed incredible success. These aren’t the same Oilers, however, and McDavid made that clear to Vegas with a powerful statement.


 

 

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“You learn from your failures and that [Vegas loss] was one of them,” McDavid said about the playoff elimination against the Golden Knights in 2023, per NHL.com. “Definitely we changed some things systemwise from that series, but it was a good learning experience, for sure.”



<h2>Facing the odds</h2>



The Oilers know they’re in for an uphill battle against the Golden Knights, but McDavid, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kris-knoblauch">Knoblauch</a>, and the rest of the team like their odds as they roll the dice at T-Mobile Arena. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/edmonton-oilers-stanley-cup-victories">Edmonton is hunting for its sixth Stanley Cup</a> with the same anxious hunger as if it had never hoisted one before — and for an entire generation, it feels exactly that way.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250505_BUS_391788_Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-takes-part-in-practice-during-the-off-day-between-g-1024x576_9145b45e.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Head coach Kris Knoblauch of the Edmonton Oilers takes part in practice during the off day between games against the Florida Panthers in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on June 12, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada." class="wp-image-364966" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/27124919/Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-takes-part-in-practice-during-the-off-day-between-g-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/27124919/Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-takes-part-in-practice-during-the-off-day-between-g-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/27124919/Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-takes-part-in-practice-during-the-off-day-between-g-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/27124919/Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-takes-part-in-practice-during-the-off-day-between-g-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/27124919/Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-takes-part-in-practice-during-the-off-day-between-g-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/27124919/Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-takes-part-in-practice-during-the-off-day-between-g-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/27124919/Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-takes-part-in-practice-during-the-off-day-between-g-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/27124919/Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-takes-part-in-practice-during-the-off-day-between-g.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Head coach Kris Knoblauch of the Edmonton Oilers takes part in practice during the off day between games against the Florida Panthers in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on June 12, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.</figcaption></figure>



They say Vegas doesn’t get built on winners—and that saying translates well to the struggles visiting teams face when taking on the Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. But Edmonton has an ace up its sleeve—two, in fact—with the lethal combo of McDavid and Draisaitl, a duo no team seems able to solve when they’re firing on all cylinders.


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<h2>Long nights in Vegas</h2>



The Oilers are all in, playing with house money after narrowly escaping the Kings, and they now carry the swagger of a team gambling on borrowed time. It might be now or never for Edmonton—and for McDavid to finally hoist Lord Stanley and officially begin his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s legacy in Oil Country.


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What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas—or so they say—but McDavid and the Oilers are aiming to put the entire league on notice as they march into the Strip, where the Golden Knights await.

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The Vegas Golden Knights will host the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, kicking off a pivotal series with a trip to the Western Conference Final on the line. Ahead of an electric showdown, reports have surfaced about a potential game-changing decision from <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kris-knoblauch">Kris Knoblauch</a> on one of Connor McDavid’s key teammates.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/connor-mcdavid">McDavid</a> and the Oilers had to suffer and withstand an incredible amount of pressure to prevail over the Los Angeles Kings in the opening round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.



Though the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/edmonton-oilers">Oilers</a> have left some big question marks unanswered during their 4-2 series victory, they managed to move on, which is the only thing that matters at the end of the day. However, it seems Knoblauch might be considering a shocking change in the Oilers’ weakest position.



After replacing Stuart Skinner in the first-round series and turning to Calvin Pickard for Games 3 through 6, head coach Kris Knoblauch is now reportedly considering placing his vote of confidence back in Skinner ahead of Game 1 against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vegas-golden-knights">Vegas</a>.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250504_BUS_391050_Stuart-Skinner-74-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-looks-on-from-the-bench-against-the-Los-Angeles-Kings-duri-1024x576_a586cc97.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Stuart Skinner #74 of the Edmonton Oilers looks on from the bench against the Los Angeles Kings during the third period in Game Two of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California." class="wp-image-391075" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/04185515/Stuart-Skinner-74-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-looks-on-from-the-bench-against-the-Los-Angeles-Kings-duri-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/04185515/Stuart-Skinner-74-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-looks-on-from-the-bench-against-the-Los-Angeles-Kings-duri-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/04185515/Stuart-Skinner-74-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-looks-on-from-the-bench-against-the-Los-Angeles-Kings-duri-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/04185515/Stuart-Skinner-74-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-looks-on-from-the-bench-against-the-Los-Angeles-Kings-duri-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/04185515/Stuart-Skinner-74-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-looks-on-from-the-bench-against-the-Los-Angeles-Kings-duri-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/04185515/Stuart-Skinner-74-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-looks-on-from-the-bench-against-the-Los-Angeles-Kings-duri-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/04185515/Stuart-Skinner-74-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-looks-on-from-the-bench-against-the-Los-Angeles-Kings-duri-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/04185515/Stuart-Skinner-74-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-looks-on-from-the-bench-against-the-Los-Angeles-Kings-duri.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Stuart Skinner #74 of the Edmonton Oilers looks on from the bench against the Los Angeles Kings during the third period in Game Two of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. </figcaption></figure>



According to TSN‘s Ryan Rishaug, Stuart Skinner took the starter’s net during the Oilers’ practice on Sunday—a bold and potentially puzzling move for Edmonton fans. 


 

 

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With Calvin Pickard holding a perfect 4-0 record as a starter in the 2024–25 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stanley-cup">Stanley Cup Playoffs</a>, almost everyone expects head coach Kris Knoblauch to ride the hot hand to support Connor McDavid and the rest of the team heading into Game 1 in Sin City.



<h2>Early to tell</h2>



Though Knoblauch’s bold move involving Skinner during Sunday’s practice is surprising, it might not be decisive. Pickard is still well in contention to lead out McDavid and the Oilers when they step onto the ice at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.



With Game 1 between the Oilers and Golden Knights in the Western Conference Semis scheduled for Tuesday, May 6th, the starter will most certainly be decided during Edmonton’s morning skate on gameday. 



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<h2>Pacific Division showdown</h2>



The series between the Pacific division opponents is set to be a nail-biting encounter between two of the best offenses in the league. Vegas hopes to reach its third Stanley Cup Final in franchise history, and their second Cup after their conquer in the 2022-23 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season.


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Meanwhile, McDavid and the Oilers are hoping to erase the sour taste of last season’s Final loss, as the 2015 first-overall pick looks to finally hoist the Stanley Cup and begin cementing his legacy alongside the all-time greats—while <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/edmonton-oilers-stanley-cup-victories">aiming to deliver Edmonton its sixth championship.</a>

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The Edmonton Oilers have seemingly weathered the storm and appear to be past their darkest hours in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, instead, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/connor-mcdavid" rel="sponsored nofollow">Connor McDavid</a> and company have now shifted the pressure onto the Los Angeles Kings who are one loss away from witnessing the end of their 2024-25 NHL season. As the Kings have their heads between a rock and a hard place, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch dropped a bold statement about the team’s star-studded lineup.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/edmonton-oilers">Edmonton</a> finally walked away victorious in Los Angeles, notching their first road win of the Stanley Cup Playoffs—and their first victory in the City of Angels all season, having previously lost every regular-season game there, including visits to the Anaheim Ducks on the outskirts of L.A.



It was a crucial victory, not only to snap their losing skid in La-la-land, but to take a commanding 3-2 lead, as the series shifts back to Alberta, where the Oilers will hope to seal the deal, punching their ticket to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stanley-cup">Stanley Cup Playoffs</a> second round.



It’s been a strange series—one that’s left a bitter taste in Los Angeles. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-kings">Kings</a> appeared to be in control for large stretches of the games, but Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have shown that no lead is ever safe when they’re on the ice. The Kings have had no answers for the dynamic duo, and now find their heads at the edge of the guillotine.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250430_BUS_388770_Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-takes-part-in-practice-during-the-off-day-between-g-1024x576_c3e5e7d3.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Head coach Kris Knoblauch of the Edmonton Oilers takes part in practice during the off day between games against the Florida Panthers in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on June 12, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada." class="wp-image-364966" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/27124919/Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-takes-part-in-practice-during-the-off-day-between-g-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/27124919/Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-takes-part-in-practice-during-the-off-day-between-g-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/27124919/Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-takes-part-in-practice-during-the-off-day-between-g-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/27124919/Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-takes-part-in-practice-during-the-off-day-between-g-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/27124919/Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-takes-part-in-practice-during-the-off-day-between-g-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/27124919/Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-takes-part-in-practice-during-the-off-day-between-g-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/27124919/Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-takes-part-in-practice-during-the-off-day-between-g-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/27124919/Head-coach-Kris-Knoblauch-of-the-Edmonton-Oilers-takes-part-in-practice-during-the-off-day-between-g.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Head coach Kris Knoblauch of the Edmonton Oilers in practice between games against the Florida Panthers in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on June 12, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.</figcaption></figure>



“We don’t have to worry about matchups we can just roll our lines,” Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch stated during his postgame press conference. “There’s no line that we’re hiding, we can have our fourth line play against the other team’s top line. We feel very confident about that.“


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<h2>No need to cover the Sun with a hand</h2>



Of course, McDavid and Draisaitl are to be expected on the ice during the most crucial moments of every game, but Knoblauch’s confidence in his team’s depth isn’t wavering, especially not after overall solid performances like Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.



“Obviously we’re going to put Leon [Draisaitl] and Connor [McDavid] out for special shifts in the offensive zone, but everybody was ready to bring their A-game, and most of them did,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kris-knoblauch">Knoblauch</a> added.



<h2>Fourth time, no charm?</h2>



As the Kings and Oilers clash in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fourth time in as many consecutive <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> seasons, it seems the franchise in sunny California has yet to figure out their counterparts from tundric Alberta.



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The Oilers have knocked the Kings out of the postseason each time they met in the last four seasons, helping extend the disastrous postseason skid in LA. The Monarchs in The City of Angels haven’t won a playoff series since the 2013-14 season, when they hoisted the Stanley Cup. 


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If the Kings lose to the Oilers, it will become their 11th straight season without a playoff series victory. Whereas the Oilers would extend their streak to four straight postseasons with at least one playoff series win. However, that’s far from the real goal in Edmonton, as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/edmonton-oilers-stanley-cup-victories">the franchise hopes to hoist its sixth Stanley Cup</a>, and first since 1990.

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When <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kris-knoblauch">Kris Knoblauch</a> took over as head coach of the Edmonton Oilers, fans were eager to see if he could steer the team to glory. But beyond the wins and losses, there’s another question that has dominated: how rich is he?



From junior leagues to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> spotlight, his career has been a steady climb—quiet, calculated and now commanding. While he’s not flashing wealth like a star winger, the value behind the bench might surprise you.



His coaching journey spans small-town rinks to the big-league bench, and with it, a growing bank account. These days, the numbers behind his name are just as intriguing as the stats on the scoreboard.



<h2>What is Kris Knoblauch’s net worth?</h2>



As of April 2025, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/edmonton-oilers">Edmonton Oilers</a> head coach Kris Knoblauch’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. This primarily stems from his extensive career in professional ice hockey, both as a player and a coach.



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He began his coaching career in 2006 and has held various positions, including head coach roles in the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and American Hockey League (AHL).



He also served as an assistant coach for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-flyers">Philadelphia Flyers </a>in the NHL. In November 2023, he was appointed as the head coach of the Oilers. He’s three-year contract with the team is set to run through the 2025–26 season.



Beyond his coaching salary, which would be $1 million annually, he may also generate income from other ventures, such as training camps, consulting for hockey organizations, and collaborations with sports brands.



<h2>Kris Knoblauch’s NHL career</h2>



​Kris Knoblauch’s NHL coaching career has been marked by rapid success and significant milestones. Appointed as the head coach of the Oilers on November 13, 2023, he took over a team that was struggling early in the season.



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Under his leadership, they experienced a remarkable turnaround, finishing the 2023–24 regular season with a 46–18–5 record and securing second place in the Pacific Division. His impact was immediate, guiding them to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stanley-cup">Stanley Cup</a> Finals.



In the 2024–25 season, he continued to build on this success. By February 2025, he had achieved his 80th NHL win in just 123 games, making him the third-fastest coach in history to reach that mark, trailing only Tom Johnson and Mike Keenan.

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Ahead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Los Angeles Kings forward Phillip Danault made a controversial statement about Kris Knoblauch and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/edmonton-oilers">Edmonton Oilers</a>, raising the stakes just as the two teams prepare to square off in the first-round series.



The Oilers and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-kings">Kings</a> are set to face off in a best-of-seven playoff series for the fourth straight <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season. It will mark the 11th postseason meeting between the two franchises, with Edmonton holding the upper hand—boasting an 8-2 record and riding a six-series winning streak against LA. Still, the Kings are determined to leave those losses behind and finally exorcise their Oilers demons.



As it’s often the case in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stanley-cup">Stanley Cup</a> Playoffs, the tension is thick enough to cut with a knife. This matchup brings an extra twist, having been confirmed with regular season games still left to play — giving players additional time to stew and load up the bulletin board material.



After the Kings dismantled an injury-riddled Oilers squad with a lopsided 5-0 win, Danault delivered a blunt confession about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kris-knoblauch">Knoblauch</a>’s gameplan during the matchup at Rogers Place.



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“They just have their B-squad in trying to hurt us,” Kings forward Phillip Danault accused during an intermission, via Bleacher Report. “That’s pretty much the message sent tonight, that’s what I’m thinking.”


 

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Danault’s vivid statement will certainly linger as the Kings and Oilers face off in the postseason, with Los Angeles holding home-ice advantage. In each of their last three playoff meetings, the team with home-ice advantage advanced.



<h2>Controversial cross-check</h2>



Mid-way through the second period, Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse delivered an over-aggressive cross-check to the head of Quintin Byfield, causing the Kings’ star to miss the rest of the game and awakening the wrath of the visiting team.



Byfield had already made his presence felt earlier in the game, scoring the 2-0 goal, extending his goal streak to five games. However, his availability ahead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is now mired in uncertainty.



“No update,” Kings head coach Jim Hiller said, via NHL.com. “He wasn’t able to finish, that’s all. It doesn’t matter how I saw it.”



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<h2>Out of hand</h2>



The chirpy, hard-nosed matchup between the Oilers and Kings was reflected on the stat sheet, as dozens of penalties were handed out over the first two periods. While no penalties were assessed in the final frame, the two teams still combined for 69 penalty minutes.


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The Oilers registered the fifth-highest PIM total in a game this season, recording 53 penalty minutes. The Buffalo Sabres set the record for most PIM in a game this campaign, after being called for 83 penalty minutes during the 7-3 loss at Detroit on March 12, 2025.

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