Stuart Skinner's Oilers Past Kings in Playoff-Like Matchup

Connor McDavid's birthday goal and Skinner's stellar performance secure Edmonton's 1-0 victory over Los Angeles, moving them into second place in the Pacific Division.

Stuart Skinner recorded his second shutout of the season with 31 saves, marking the sixth shutout of his NHL career.
Connor McDavid scored the only goal of the game on his 28th birthday, bringing his career point total to 1,040, tying him with Steve Yzerman for third-most NHL points by that age.
The victory moves the Oilers to second place in the Pacific Division, four points ahead of the Kings and four points behind the division-leading Vegas Golden Knights.
The game had a playoff-like intensity, with both teams showcasing strong defensive efforts; Los Angeles goalie Darcy Kuemper made 29 saves in the loss.
Edmonton has now won six of its last seven games and boasts the best record in the NHL since late November, going 16-4-1 during that span.