First Round of Western Conference Playoffs: Oilers Welcome Kings in Opening Game, McDavid Aims for Series Advantage

Sunday, April 21st, 2024

In the Western Conference playoffs' initial round, the Los Angeles Kings, with a record of 44 wins, 27 losses, and 11 overtime losses, are up against the Edmonton Oilers, who come in with a record of 49 wins, 27 losses, and 6 overtime losses.

During the season's matchups, Edmonton secured victories in three out of four games against Los Angeles, notably achieving a 4-1 win on March 28.

The Oilers are powered by the remarkable Connor McDavid, who has achieved 32 goals and 100 assists this season. On the other side, the Kings' top scorer is Adrian Kempe, who has contributed with 28 goals and 47 assists.

Looking at the last 10 games, the Kings have managed to score an average of 3.2 goals and 5.3 assists per game, equivalent to the Oilers' 3.2 goals but slightly trailing with 5.6 assists on average. In the same period, Los Angeles has conceded an average of 2.6 goals against, slightly better than Edmonton's 2.9 goals conceded per game average.

For the Oilers, Evander Kane's condition is uncertain as he's listed as day-to-day. The Kings will be without Pheonix Copley for the remainder of the season due to his injury.

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