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Kings Secure Dramatic Game 1 Win Over Oilers With Last-Minute Goal

Phillip Danault's late goal seals a 6-5 victory after Los Angeles surrenders a four-goal lead in the playoff 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 took a 1-0 series lead over the Edmonton Oilers in their fourth consecutive first-round playoff matchup.
  • Phillip Danault scored the game-winning goal with 41 seconds left, his second of the night, following a dramatic Oilers comeback from a 4-0 deficit.
  • The Kings capitalized on two power-play goals and showcased strong performances from Andrei Kuzmenko and Adrian Kempe, each contributing a goal and two assists.
  • Connor McDavid led the Oilers' rally with a four-point night, including the game-tying goal in the final two minutes of regulation.
  • Game 2 is set for Wednesday in Los Angeles, with the Kings holding home-ice advantage for the first time in their playoff history against Edmonton.