Oilers vs. Ducks: Edmonton’s adventures in Anaheim for NHL playoffs

For the first time in 11 years, the Edmonton Oilers have made the playoffs. The team already won Round 1 against the Sharks and is now facing the Anaheim Ducks in Round 2.

READ MORE: Edmonton Oilers beat San Jose Sharks, advance to 2nd round of NHL playoffs 

Global Edmonton has a crew in Anaheim to cover all the angles of the players, the games, the atmosphere and – of course – the fans.

READ MORE: Edmonton Oilers fans gear up for Round 2 of Stanley Cup playoffs 

A huge contingent of Oilers fans have made the trip south to cheer on their team and experience #OrangeCrush in person.

READ MORE: Edmonton Oilers’ fans catching flights to Anaheim for Game 2 

Global Sports anchor Kevin Karius has been following all the story lines and meeting some new friends along the way.

Watch below: The Oilers now lead the series against the Ducks 2-0, with a nail-biting win on Friday night. Kevin Karius is live in Anaheim with fans.

2:02 Fans in Anaheim go nuts for Oilers’ Game 2 win

Watch below: Kevin Karius caught up with some very special Edmonton Oilers fans in Anaheim. These two guys have a close connection to one of the players.

2:12 Milan Lucic’s family cheers on Oilers in Anaheim

Watch below: Ever since Wayne Gretzky came back into the Edmonton Oilers organization, the Great One has seemingly bolstered this team in many ways. Kevin Karius explains.

1:58 Wayne Gretzky: the Oilers’ lucky charm?

Watch below: The Oilers’ Matt Benning used to play alongside the Ducks’ Josh Manson at Northeastern University. In fact, as Kevin Karius explains, their connection spans as far back as their fathers.

2:28 Oilers vs. Ducks: former teammates face off

Watch below: Game 1 between Edmonton and Anaheim was feisty. Milan Lucic talks about Getzlaf and Patrick Maroon talks about McDavid.

1:20 Lucic and Maroon on Oilers vs Ducks

Watch below: Dozens of Edmonton Oilers fans packed a pub across the street from the Honda Center in Anaheim Friday night ahead of Game 2 against the Ducks. Kevin Karius is live in Anaheim.

1:59 Edmonton Oilers fans in Anaheim fired up ahead of Game 2 against Ducks

Watch below: Game 2 between the Oilers and Ducks goes down in Anaheim Friday night. Kevin Karius is in Anaheim to tee up the game, which will see a noticeable change to the Ducks’ lineup.

0:49 Edmonton Oilers versus Anaheim Ducks: Game 2 tee-up

Watch below: Many Oilers fans are in Anaheim tonight enjoying the heat and preparing for tomorrow night’s game. Among them? Our very own Kevin Karius.

0:34 Oilers fans invade Anaheim

Watch below: Kevin Karius is in Anaheim ahead of Game 2 of Oilers vs. Ducks. He speaks to the three stars of Game 1 and what the support from home means to the players.

3:23 Oilers and fans spend off day at ball park

Watch below: Edmonton Oilers’ forward Leon Draisaitl has been excellent against the Anaheim Ducks this season and that was also the case Wednesday night in Game 1 of their playoff series. Kevin Karius has a closer look.

0:37 Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl dominates against the Anaheim Ducks

Watch below: The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5-3 in Game 1 of their second round series. Kevin Karius has the post game reaction from Anaheim.

1:58 Oilers/Ducks Game 1 Post

Watch below: Global sports anchor Kevin Karius has been working hard all week providing coverage of the Edmonton Oilers’ trip to Anaheim in their playoff series against the Ducks. But while California is known for its easygoing weather, a morning live hit on Saturday got hilariously tricky thanks to Mother Nature.

2:01 Wind causes comical complication for anchor covering Oilers in Anaheim