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Kings Edge Oilers in Dramatic Game 1 of Stanley Cup Playoffs

Phillip Danault's last-minute goal secures a 6-5 victory after Los Angeles blows a four-goal lead in the series opener.

Kings center Phillip Danault celebrates his goal during the second period of Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night, April 21, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena. Danault later scored the game-winning goal with 41.1 seconds left in their 6-5 victory. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Oilers fans in the Edmonton Ice District Plaza celebrate a Game 2 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 in the first round of the NHL playoffs.
Los Angeles Kings center Phillip Danault, right, celebrates his goal as Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl skates away during the third period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Monday, April 21, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, right, celebrates his goal with left wing Zach Hyman, second from right, as Los Angeles Kings goaltender Cam Talbot, center, kneels in goal while defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov, left, and center Blake Lizotte watch during Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Friday, April 26, 2024, in Los Angeles.

Overview

  • The Los Angeles Kings lead their first-round playoff series 1-0 after a thrilling Game 1 win over the Edmonton Oilers on April 21.
  • Phillip Danault scored the game-winning goal with 41 seconds remaining, capping a dramatic finish after the Kings surrendered a 4-0 lead.
  • Connor McDavid recorded a goal and three assists, driving Edmonton's late comeback, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
  • The Kings, playing with home-ice advantage for the first time in their four-year playoff rivalry with Edmonton, capitalized on strong performances from Andrei Kuzmenko and Adrian Kempe, who each tallied a goal and two assists.
  • Game 2 is set for Wednesday in Los Angeles, with the Oilers aiming to even the series despite ongoing injury challenges to key players.