NHL playoffs: Oilers await news of next opponent before extensive preparation for Round 2 [Video]

The Edmonton Oilers are waiting to strategize for Round 2 until their next National Hockey League playoff opponent — either the Vancouver Canucks or the Nashville Predators — is determined, says their head coach.

Kris Knoblauch told media on Friday following practice at Edmonton’s Downtown Community Arena that Oilers staff started taking closer looks at both potential next-round opponents — the Canucks lead the first-round series with the Predators series three games to two heading into Friday’s Game 6 — before their own playoff-opening round against the Los Angeles Kings.

“We’re prepared for both teams … just because there’s so much work to go into a pre-scout,” Knoblauch said.

“If we wait until the series is done, there’s just not enough time.”