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Kings Dominate Oilers to Take Commanding 2-0 Series Lead

Los Angeles thrives on special teams and balanced scoring as Edmonton faces mounting pressure heading into Game 3 at home.

Los Angeles Kings right wing Quinton Byfield celebrates his goal as Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse skates away during the second period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Apr 14, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard (30) is seen out on the ice during the pre game warm up as the Los Angeles Kings take on the Edmonton Oilers before the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images/File Photo
Edmonton Oilers' goalie Calvin Pickard (30) splashes his face with water at the start of third-period NHL action in Edmonton on Friday, April 11, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber Bracken
Edmonton’s Connor McDavid skates against the Kings’ Drew Doughty during the second period of Game 3 in their first-round playoff series April 25, 2025, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The Kings lead the first-round series 2-0 after a 6-2 victory in Game 2, building on an overtime win in Game 1.
  • Los Angeles has excelled on the power play, converting 5 of 10 opportunities, while Edmonton remains scoreless on 5 chances.
  • Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch replaced starting goalie Stuart Skinner in Game 2 after he allowed five goals on 28 shots.
  • Leon Draisaitl and Kris Knoblauch emphasized the need for Edmonton to regroup and elevate their play in all areas for Game 3.
  • Teams with a 2-0 lead in best-of-seven series win 86% of the time, underscoring the stakes for the Oilers as the series shifts to Edmonton.