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Coming into the series, most commentators, including this one talked a lot about the Kings vaunted 1-3-1 neutral zone forecheck. It was certainly on display in game one of the series especially early on.

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The Edmonton Oilers came out swinging big in Game 1 against Kings

The Edmonton Oilers came out flying in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings. In Game 1 on Monday, Edmonton racked up 45 shots, got out to a 4-0 lead in the second period, and rolled their way to a 7-4 victory on home ice. Connor McDavid had five assists.

Connor McDavid News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Oilers’ Connor McDavid accomplishes playoff feat not seen since 1998

The floodgates were open early and often for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night, culminating in a convincing 7-4 win in front of a raucous crowd at Rogers Place in Alberta.

NHL News / Oilersnation / 1 hour ago

Beyond the Boxscore: Connor McDavid leads charge in Oilers win over Kings

The Edmonton Oilers came to play from the moment the puck was dropped in an overwhelming 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Kings Monday night. The Oilers used their speed to maintain a possession advantage over the Kings all night, constantly pinning them down as they laid on the attack.

Klim Kostin News / Oilersnation / 0 minutes ago

Former Oiler Klim Kostin attends Game 1 against L.A. Kings, receives ovation from fans

Once an Oiler, always an Oiler. Klim Kostin was in attendance during Edmonton’s Game 1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday evening. He was shown on the Jumbotron during the third period wearing his No.

NHL News / Oilersnation / 3 hours ago

All the Kings can do is be annoying and cheap, Oilers cruise to 7-4 win in Game 1

Is there a better way to start the third round for the Oilers vs. Kings than a 7-4 dummying by the home side at Rogers Place? Absolutely not, friends. Even with the trio of flukey/own goals, the Oilers were by far the better hockey team for most of the night, earning their first Game 1 win since 2017.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 24 minutes ago

Oilers’ 5 Most Incredible Stats From Game 1 Win vs. Kings

One of the most dubious streaks in hockey history is over, as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 7-4 in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs best-of-seven first round series at Rogers Place on Monday (April 22).

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 1 hour ago

Edmonton Oilers couldn’t have drawn up series-opening win any better

The Oilers couldn’t have drawn it up any better. From a scorching start to a stellar finish, Connor McDavid and co. took it to the LA Kings in game one of their first-round series, walking out of Rogers Place with a 7-4 win and 1,131 hats on the ice.

NHL News / Bleacher Nation / 2 hours ago

Oilers vs. Kings NHL Playoffs First Round Game 2 Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Wednesday, April 24, 2024

The Edmonton Oilers are -180 on the moneyline versus the Los Angeles Kings (+150) on Wednesday, with this matchup being played at Rogers Place in Edmonton.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / 2 minutes ago

Hyman Scores 3, McDavid 5 Assists as Oilers Beat Kings 7-4 in Game 1

The big guns came to play for the Edmonton Oilers on Monday as the team opened up the offense with seven goals versus the Los Angeles Kings to take a 1-0 series lead.

Kris Knoblauch News / NHL Trade Talk / 2 hours ago

Kris Knoblauch Ramped Up for First Oilers Playoff Coaching Run

Edmonton Oilers Kris Knoblauch is about to enter his first-ever NHL playoff series as a head coach. After taking over the job midseason, Knoblauch led a struggling and disappointing Oilers team to an impressive 49-27-1 record.

Philip Broberg News / Oilersnation / 51 minutes ago

Edmonton Oilers recall defenceman Philip Broberg

The Edmonton Oilers have recalled defenceman Philip Broberg, the club announced Monday night. It came hours before puck drop ahead of their opening game against the LA Kings in the first round of the playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / 2 hours ago

Oilers Sit Connor Brown and Derek Ryan in Game 1 vs. Kings

The Edmonton Oilers have confirmed their starting lineup versus the Los Angeles Kings for Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series. Evander Kane and Dylan Holloway are in, Derek Ryan and Connor Brown are out.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / 59 minutes ago

NHL Playoffs: Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings | Round 1, Game 1 | 04/22/2024

Expectations for Edmonton’s last game of the regular season were low. Colorado had a dress rehearsal, having all of their namable players in the line-up except Alex Georgiev.

Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / 1 minute ago

Canadian NHL Playoff Picture: Leafs and Oilers Gameday News

Two Canadian teams that believe themselves to be Stanley Cup favourites are in action tonight. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, it is game two of their series.

Evander Kane News / NHL Trade Talk / 1 hour ago

Oilers and Evander Kane Seemingly Blow a Huge LTIR Opportunity

The Edmonton Oilers are facing mounting questions and concerns regarding Evander Kane‘s admission of a lingering sports hernia issue ahead of Game 1 against the Los Angeles Kings.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 12 hours ago

NHL bets: Two plus-money SOG plays for playoff action

We're onto our first full week of playoff hockey, and it's going to be a great one around here. We have two new series beginnings and a pair of matchups heading into big Game 2s.

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