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Oilers a deeper team than the one the Golden Knights beat in the 2023 NHL playoffs

MARK ANDERSON

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4 min read

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Golden Knights focused their efforts two years ago on limiting Oilers stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, a successful strategy that gave Vegas the series victory and helped put it on the path to winning the Stanley Cup.

The teams meet again in the second round of the NHL playoffs, probably beginning Monday or Tuesday, and McDavid and Draisaitl once more have the Golden Knights' attention.

But Vegas is also concerned about the rest of Edmonton's lineup, which is noticeably deeper than when they met in 2023.