Zach Hyman and Leon Draisaitl each score two goals to help lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 6-1 win over the Kings and a 2-1 playoff series lead. … [Read more...] about Frustrated Kings have no answer for high-scoring Oilers in Game 3 blowout loss
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Oilers pounce on Kings early in Game 3 to take 2-1 series lead
LOS ANGELES — The momentum from a road victory and the confidence of being the NHL’s top team at home after the All-Star break meant little for the Kings on Friday night as they meandered through a 6-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers at Crypto.com Arena, falling behind 2-1 in their first-round playoff series. The Kings ruled the roost down the stretch, going 14-3-1 at home since … [Read more...] about Oilers pounce on Kings early in Game 3 to take 2-1 series lead
Anze Kopitar records third career NHL playoff overtime winner
Los Angeles Kings centre Anze Kopitar of Jesenice, Slovenia registered his third National Hockey League Stanley Cup Playoff overtime winner on Wednesday. He accomplished the feat in a 5-4 Kings win over the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. With the win, the Kings and Oilers are now tied at one in their best out of seven Western Conference first round … [Read more...] about Anze Kopitar records third career NHL playoff overtime winner
Oilers Haunted by History in Game 2 Overtime Loss to Kings
Rogers Place was rocking on Monday (April 22), when the Edmonton Oilers ended their 34-year drought of not winning Game 1 of a playoff series on home ice, by defeating… … [Read more...] about Oilers Haunted by History in Game 2 Overtime Loss to Kings
Kings leaned on veteran strength to even series with Oilers
The Kings simply set out to win a playoff series for the first time in a decade, but they’ve already created themes of resilience, reversal and retribution as they evened their matchup and pickpocketed home ice from the talent-rich Oilers ahead of Friday’s Game 3 at home. “Coming out of Edmonton, a super-loud barn with a great fan base, to get one here is huge for us. That was … [Read more...] about Kings leaned on veteran strength to even series with Oilers