Oilers Defeat Kings 3-1 in NHL Playoffs, Eye Series Victory in Upcoming Game 5

Wednesday, May 1st, 2024

In the initial round of the NHL Playoffs, the Edmonton Oilers are matched up against the Los Angeles Kings, with the Oilers leading the series by a margin of 3-1.

Throughout the season, Edmonton has secured a record of 21 wins, 8 losses, and 1 tie within the Pacific Division, in contrast to Los Angeles's record of 16 wins, 10 losses, and 4 ties. The Oilers boast a 22-8-2 record in matchups where they scored at least one power play goal, while the Kings have a strong performance in games where they scored three or more goals, holding a 38-5-6 record.

For Edmonton, Zach Hyman is the top scorer with a tally of 54 goals and 23 assists, while Kevin Fiala leads the charge for Los Angeles with 29 goals and 44 assists.

Looking at the recent form, over their past 10 games, Edmonton has achieved an average of 3.8 goals and 6.6 assists, compared to Los Angeles which has an average of three goals and 5.1 assists during the same period. In terms of defense, Edmonton has allowed an average of 2.7 goals per game, while Los Angeles has conceded 3.2 goals on average per game.

Currently, the Edmonton roster is fully healthy, whereas Los Angeles is without Phoenix Copley for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury.

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