The Los Angeles Kings look to push the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of elimination as they bring a commanding 2-0 series lead into Rogers Place for Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round playoff matchup.
The Kings have dominated the Oilers with a 6-2 victory in Game 2, continuing their offensive firepower that has seen them score at least five goals in five of their last six games.
Edmonton's star-studded lineup featuring Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl desperately needs to solve their special teams woes, having failed to convert any of their five power play opportunities in the series while allowing the Kings to capitalize on 50% of their chances.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings matchup, our predictive model gives the Kings a 69% chance of defeating the Oilers.
Pre-game probabilities
Los Angeles Kings
Moneyline
Win %
69%
31%
Edmonton Oilers
Los Angeles Kings: 69% win probability
- Superior defensive record (Only 206 goals against compared to Edmonton's 236)
- Better overall record (48 wins vs Edmonton's 46 wins)
- Higher league standing (4th in Western Conference vs Edmonton's 6th place)
Edmonton Oilers: 31% win probability
- Weaker defensive organization (30 more goals conceded than LA)
- Inconsistent recent form (WLWWW compared to LA's more reliable LWWWW)
- Lower point total in regular season (101 points vs LA's 105 points)
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Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings preview
The Los Angeles Kings arrive at Rogers Place with a commanding 2-0 series lead over Edmonton, having dismantled the Oilers 6-2 in their last outing and looking to push their rivals to the brink of elimination.
While the Kings' offense has been firing on all cylinders with six goals per game in the playoffs, their lethal power play has been especially devastating, converting 50 percent of their opportunities through the first two contests.
Edmonton's typically potent attack led by Connor McDavid (1G, 3A in the series) and Leon Draisaitl (2G, 1A) has fallen flat when it matters most, failing to capitalize on any of their five power play chances against Los Angeles' disciplined penalty kill.
Stuart Skinner's playoff struggles continue with a concerning 6.11 GAA and .810 save percentage, while Kings netminder Darcy Kuemper has done enough to support his team's offensive outburst despite allowing 3.5 goals per game.
The series now shifts to Rogers Place where the desperate Oilers must find answers to slow down Adrian Kempe (3G, 4A) and veteran Anze Kopitar (1G, 4A), who have spearheaded the Kings' offensive onslaught.
Friday night's Game 3 represents a virtual must-win for Edmonton, as teams trailing 0-3 in playoff series rarely mount successful comebacks.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings form
Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings head to head
Edmonton Oilers
17%
Los Angeles Kings
83%
Apr 24, 2025
Los Angeles Kings
6 : 2
Edmonton Oilers
Apr 22, 2025
Los Angeles Kings
6 : 5
Edmonton Oilers
Apr 15, 2025
Edmonton Oilers
0 : 5
Los Angeles Kings
Apr 5, 2025
Los Angeles Kings
3 : 0
Edmonton Oilers
Jan 14, 2025
Edmonton Oilers
1 : 0
Los Angeles Kings
Dec 28, 2024
Los Angeles Kings
4 : 3
Edmonton Oilers
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