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Kings Secure Home-Ice Advantage with 5-0 Victory Over Depleted Oilers

Los Angeles clinches home-ice advantage for the first time in their fourth consecutive playoff series against Edmonton, as controversy and injuries set the stage for a heated postseason clash.

Los Angeles Kings' Phillip Danault (24) battles for the puck with Edmonton Oilers' Joshua Brown (44) and Kasperi Kapanen (42) during first period NHL action in Edmonton, Monday, April 14, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Los Angeles Kings' Brandt Clarke (92) and Edmonton Oilers' Vasily Podkolzin (92) rough ti up during second period NHL action in Edmonton, Monday, April 14, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
The Kings’ Jordan Spence, left, Vladislav Gavrikov, center, and Phillip Danault celebrate after a goal during the first period of their game against the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night in Edmonton, Alberta. The Kings won, 5-0. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Los Angeles Kings' Adrian Kempe (9) and Edmonton Oilers' Viktor Arvidsson (33) battle for the puck during second period NHL action in Edmonton, Monday, April 14, 2025.

Overview

  • The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-0 on April 14, 2025, securing home-ice advantage for their upcoming first-round playoff series.
  • This marks a pivotal shift in the rivalry, as the Oilers had home-ice advantage in all three previous playoff meetings, winning each series from 2022 to 2024.
  • Key Kings players Adrian Kempe, Kevin Fiala, and Quinton Byfield delivered standout performances, with Byfield scoring in his fourth consecutive game before leaving due to injury.
  • The Oilers entered the game with a depleted roster, resting Connor McDavid and missing several other key players due to injuries and undisclosed issues.
  • A controversial cross-check by Edmonton’s Darnell Nurse on Byfield resulted in a major penalty and game misconduct, potentially leading to further disciplinary action.