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4mo ago

Kings Secure Home-Ice Advantage with 5-0 Win Over Oilers

The Kings clinched home-ice for their playoff series against Edmonton, breaking a three-year streak of first-round losses to the Oilers with a dominant performance in Edmonton.

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)
Kings right wing Adrian Kempe, right, celebrates his goal with center Alex Turcotte during the third period of their 6-5 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Overview

  • Adrian Kempe led the Kings with a goal and two assists, while Warren Foegele, Kevin Fiala, Quinton Byfield, and Vladislav Gavrikov also scored in the decisive victory.
  • The Oilers rested key players, including Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, while others were sidelined with injuries, impacting Edmonton's lineup in the game.
  • A controversial cross-check by Darnell Nurse on Quinton Byfield resulted in a major penalty and Nurse's suspension for one game, though he will return for the playoffs.
  • The Kings' victory marks a shift in their playoff rivalry with Edmonton, as the Oilers had eliminated them in the first round for three consecutive years, all with home-ice advantage.
  • With a league-best 31-5-4 home record, the Kings aim to capitalize on their home-ice dominance as they prepare for the fourth straight first-round series against the Oilers.