Thus, the divisional playoff format rears its ugly head once again, as the Oilers and Kings are on a collision course in the first round for ... run into the wall that is the Edmonton Oilers ...

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) March 7, 2025 According to the team, if that pick is in the top 12, the Oilers could send their 2027 first-round pick instead.

Thus, the divisional playoff format rears its ugly head once again, as the Oilers and Kings are on a collision course in the first round for the fourth consecutive ... The Kings seem destined to run ...