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Oilers Even Series with Kings After Dramatic Overtime Victory

Leon Draisaitl's overtime power-play goal and Evan Bouchard's late-game heroics propel Edmonton to a 4-3 win in Game 4, tying the first-round playoff series 2-2.

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Leon Draisaitl #29 and Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers talk with Anze Kopitar #11 of the Los Angeles Kings during the third period in Game Five of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on May 1, 2024, in Edmonton, Canada.

Overview

  • Leon Draisaitl scored the game-winning goal at 18:18 of overtime on the power play, his fifth goal of the playoffs, after assisting on Edmonton's first three goals.
  • Evan Bouchard delivered two crucial goals, including the game-tying slap shot with 29 seconds left in regulation, marking his second consecutive two-goal playoff game.
  • Goaltender Calvin Pickard, who replaced Edmonton's starter earlier in the series, made 38 saves in Game 4 and will start Game 5 in Los Angeles.
  • The Kings, who led 3-1 in the third period, have now blown late leads in three of four games this series, raising concerns about their ability to close out games.
  • Game 5 is set for Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena, where the Kings, boasting the NHL's best home record this season, aim to regain the upper hand in the now tied series.