Here we go again: the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers are set to renew their postseason rivalry-yet again-in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.At this point, it feels less like a playoff matchup and more like a tradition.

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The Oilers, defending Western Conference champions, are sure to have a juiced-up crowd trying to will them back into the series on Friday night when they welcome the Kings. Game time is 10 p.m. EDT.