Vegas vs. Edmonton: Golden Knights and Oilers Ignite a Modern Rivalry

When Do the Edmonton Oilers and the Vegas Golden Knights Play Next?

Upcoming game information can be found below. Edmonton Oilers tickets and Vegas Golden Knights tickets can be found on their respective team pages.

Are the Edmonton Oilers and the Vegas Golden Knights Rivals?

Yes, the Edmonton Oilers and the Vegas Golden Knights are rivals in the NHL. Both teams are members of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference. The Oilers vs. Golden Knights postseason series has occurred once, in 2023.

Who Are the Edmonton Oilers’ Biggest Rivals?

The Edmonton Oilers’ biggest rivals are the Vegas Golden Knights, the Calgary Flames, the Los Angeles Kings and the Vancouver Canucks of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference.

Who are the Vegas Golden Knights’ Biggest Rivals?

The Vegas Golden Knights’ biggest rivals are the Edmonton Oilers, the Los Angeles Kings, the San Jose Sharks, the Seattle Kraken and the Vancouver Canucks within the Pacific Division.

Game Results Between the Golden Knights and Oilers

Of the NHL’s 82 regular season games, fans can expect three to four matchups between the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights each year. In 25 meetings, the Oilers hold a 14-9-0-2 edge in the series.

Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights Series History

As one of the NHL’s newest feuds due to the Vegas Golden Knights’ entry to the league in 2017, the Edmonton-Vegas hockey rivalry quickly formed through consistent divisional opposition and their memorable first postseason faceoff in 2023. Initially, the Pacific Division competitors proved to be equally matched in the regular season, winning two regular season series apiece over Vegas’ first four years and nearly tying for the 2020 division championship, with Vegas ultimately claiming the second division title.

However, the stakes of VGK vs. EDM games would be raised during the 2021-22 NHL season, when Vegas roster adjustments made way for a divisional faceoff between 2015 No. 1 and 2 draft picks, Edmonton center Conor McDavid and Vegas center Jack Eichel. The following season, Edmonton won three of four regular season matchups, while Vegas earned the Pacific Division championship narrowly with 111 points over second-place Edmonton’s 109 points.

The Oilers vs. Golden Knights rivalry extended into the postseason for the first time during the 2023 Western Conference semifinals, where Vegas defeated Edmonton, 4-2, and later hoisted the franchise’s first Stanley Cup. In the 2024 playoffs, the Oilers advanced to the Stanley Cup Final themselves, but fell to the Florida Panthers, 4-3.

Where Do the Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers Play?

The Vegas Golden Knights play at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Located on the Las Vegas Strip, the multipurpose venue opened in 2016 ahead of the Golden Knights’ inaugural season in 2017. For hockey games, T-Mobile Arena can reach a seating capacity of 17,500. Aside from the Golden Knights, the arena began hosting select home games for the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces in 2023.

Previously, T-Mobile Arena was featured during Vegas’ two Stanley Cup appearances in 2018 and 2023, including the team’s 2023 title-clinching Game Five at home. Additionally, the venue held the NHL All-Star Game in 2022 and was selected to host the NCAA Men’s Hockey Frozen Four tournament in 2026.

The Edmonton Oilers compete at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Opened in 2016, the indoor sports and entertainment arena replaced the Oilers’ former home ice at Northlands Coliseum, where the team had played since 1974. With an 18,347-seat capacity in its hockey configuration, Rogers Place has hosted games in the 2020 and 2024 Stanley Cup Final, with the former stint also including the early Western Conference rounds and Western Conference Finals due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Along with the Oilers, Rogers Place also serves as home ice for the WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings.