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Kings Dominate Oilers Again to Secure 2-0 Series Lead

Los Angeles rides a revitalized power play and standout performances from Adrian Kempe and Anze Kopitar to a commanding first-round advantage.

Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe, right, scores on Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner, second from left, as defenceman Ty Emberson, left, and left wing Viktor Arvidsson watch during the third period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe, second from left, celebrates his goal with defenceman Brandt Clarke, left, and left wing Andrei Kuzmenko, second from right, as Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard stands in goal during the third period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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)

Overview

  • The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 in Game 2, extending their series lead to 2-0 in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
  • Adrian Kempe led the Kings with two goals and two assists, while Anze Kopitar added a goal and three assists in a dominant offensive display.
  • The Kings' power play, previously the weakest among playoff teams, has surged with five goals in two games, showcasing a dramatic turnaround.
  • Edmonton's defensive struggles continued, with head coach Kris Knoblauch attributing the losses to critical mistakes and lapses in structure.
  • Game 3 is set for Friday night in Edmonton, where the Oilers aim to regroup and address their defensive and penalty-kill issues.