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Kings Shut Out Oilers to Tighten Pacific Division Race

Los Angeles extends home dominance with a 3-0 victory, moving within one point of the division lead as Edmonton struggles without key players.

Overview

  • Darcy Kuemper recorded his fifth shutout of the season with 27 saves, leading the Kings to a 3-0 win over the Oilers.
  • Kevin Fiala scored his 30th goal of the season, while Andrei Kuzmenko extended his point streak to four games with a second-period goal.
  • The Kings solidified their hold on second place in the Pacific Division, creating a four-point gap over the Oilers and closing within one point of the Vegas Golden Knights.
  • Edmonton, missing stars Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and others due to injuries, struggled to generate offense in the loss.
  • Los Angeles improved their league-best home record to 29-4-4 and extended their winning streak to four games, boosting playoff momentum.