Edmonton Oilers Defeat Los Angeles Kings 4-2
Oilers Take Series Lead in First Round Matchup
Kings' Losing Streak Continues
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 on Saturday night, taking a 1-0 lead in their Western Conference First Round series. The Oilers scored twice in the first period and added two more in the second to take control of the game. The Kings rallied with two goals in the third period, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Oilers' early lead.
The Oilers were led by Connor McDavid, who had a goal and an assist. Leon Draisaitl and Evander Kane also scored for Edmonton. The Kings got goals from Adrian Kempe and Phillip Danault.
Mike Smith made 26 saves for the Oilers, while Pheonix Copley stopped 32 shots for the Kings. The Oilers will host the Kings in Game 2 on Monday night.
With the win, the Oilers extended their winning streak against the Kings to four games. The Kings have now lost five of their last six games.
The Oilers are now 2-2-0 against the Kings this season. The Kings are 1-3-1 against the Oilers.
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