Overview

• The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 in Game 6, clinching the first-round series with four consecutive wins after losing the first two games.
• This marks the fourth consecutive year that the Oilers have eliminated the Kings in the opening round of the NHL playoffs.
• Connor Brown led the Oilers with a goal and two assists, while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Darnell Nurse, Zach Hyman, and Trent Frederic each recorded a goal and an assist.
• The game featured an explosive start, with four goals scored in the first 5:55, the fastest quartet of goals in any NHL game this season.
• The Oilers will now face the Vegas Golden Knights, the 2023 Western Conference champions, in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.