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Oilers Overcome Late Deficit to Tie Series Against Kings in OT Thriller

Edmonton's third-period rally and Draisaitl's overtime power-play goal highlight Game 4 comeback, setting up pivotal Game 5 in Los Angeles.

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Apr 27, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Edmonton Oilers celebrate a goal scored by forward Leon Draisaitl (29) during overtime against the Los Angeles Kings in game four of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images
EDMONTON, CANADA – APRIL 27: Corey Perry #90 and Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers celebrate an overtime goal by Leon Draisaitl #29 to win the game against the Los Angeles Kings during Game Four of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on April 27, 2025, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Overview

  • The Edmonton Oilers erased a two-goal third-period deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in overtime, evening the playoff series at 2-2.
  • Leon Draisaitl scored the game-winning goal on a power play with 1:42 left in overtime, capping Edmonton's dramatic comeback.
  • Evan Bouchard played a key role, scoring twice, including the game-tying goal with 29 seconds left in regulation after the Oilers pulled their goalie.
  • The Kings have now blown third-period leads in three of the series' four games, struggling to close out games despite early advantages.
  • The series shifts back to Los Angeles for Game 5 on Tuesday, with Edmonton holding momentum after outscoring the Kings 12-5 in the third period and overtime across the series.