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Kings Dominate Oilers 6-2 in Game 2, Take 2-0 Series Lead

Adrian Kempe and Anze Kopitar power LA's offense as the series shifts to Edmonton for Game 3 on Friday.

The Kings’ Quinton Byfield (55) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Kings’ Adrian Kempe, left, celebrates with teammate Brandt Clarke after scoring a goal during the third period of Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena. Kempe had two goals and two assists in a 6-2 win that gives the Kings a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Overview

  • Adrian Kempe led the Kings with two goals and two assists, while Anze Kopitar contributed a goal and three assists in the Game 2 victory.
  • Los Angeles capitalized on their power play, scoring three times in Game 2 and five times overall in the series, while holding Edmonton's power play scoreless.
  • Brandt Clarke scored his first career playoff goal, helping the Kings maintain their offensive momentum from Game 1.
  • Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl and Viktor Arvidsson scored, but defensive struggles and goaltending issues continued to plague the Oilers.
  • Game 3 will take place Friday night in Edmonton, where the Oilers will aim to rebound and avoid falling further behind in the series.