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Harley scores on OT power play, Stars beat Jets 2-1 to reach 3rd straight West final • May 18, 2025, 1:45 AM ET (AP)
Defense and goaltending unlikely reasons why Oilers have moved on to Western Conference final • May 15, 2025, 5:56 PM ET (AP)
Oilers beat Golden Knights 1-0 in OT in Game 5 to reach Western Conference finals • May 15, 2025, 2:13 AM ET (AP)
Los Angeles Kings hire former Red Wings, Oilers exec Ken Holland to be their general manager • May 14, 2025, 3:43 PM ET (AP)

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Awards And Honors Stanley Cup (1988) • Stanley Cup (1987) • Stanley Cup (1985) • Stanley Cup (1984)
Date 1972 - present
Headquarters Edmonton
Areas Of Involvement ice hockey
Related People Wayne Gretzky • Jacques Plante

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