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Oilers Defeat Kings 3-1 in Game 5

Game 5 of the first round playoff series between the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings moved back to Crypto.com Arena where the Kings are undefeated so far in the playoffs, with wins in Games 1 and 2.

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Oilers Might Have All the Momentum in Series With Kings

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Kings play their best games at home at Crypto.com Arena. After all, they had one of the best home records this season, going 31-6-4.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 29

Expect nothing short of a wild Game 5 between Kings, Oilers

In what has already been a strange but interesting series, the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings are set for an important battle on Tuesday night. In terms of the analytical numbers, the Kings have been the better team.

Los Angeles Kings News / Breakaway on SI / April 29

Coaching Blunder Costing Kings First-Round Series

The Los Angeles Kings were up two goals on the Edmonton Oilers in the third period of Game 4. With less than 10 minutes to go, it was all going the Kings' way.

Jonathan Toews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 28

Despite Oilers' rallies, Kings undeterred entering crucial Game 5

The Los Angeles Kings certainly are disappointed to be tied with the Edmonton Oilers as they prepare to host Game 5 of their Stanley Cup playoff series on Tuesday.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 28

Former NHL coach Dallas Eakins breaks down what goes into a coach’s challenge

On Friday night, Los Angeles Kings coach Jim Hiller challenged a goal from Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane. The move ultimately backfired, with the goal counting to tie things up from there.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 28

Kings can’t afford to keep letting the Oilers back into games

It has been a wildly entertaining series between the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings. Even though this is the fourth consecutive season these two teams have met in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, it seems like this go-around is the most exciting battle so far.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 28

Hellebuyck, Kuemper, Vasilevskiy named Vezina Trophy finalists

Connor Hellebuyck, Darcy Kuemper, Andrei Vasilevskiy named Vezina Trophy finalists

Connor Hellebuyck of the Jets, Darcy Kuemper of the Kings and Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Lightning have been selected as the NHL’s Vezina Trophy finalists as the league’s top goaltender for the 2024-25 season, the league announced Monday.

Stanley Cup playoff takeaways: Connor Hellebuyck narrative not going away

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'NHL yearly saves leaders since 1994-95' quiz

Jim Hiller News / NHL Trade Talk / April 28

Fans Rip Jim Hiller as Kings Blow Another Lead to Oilers

The Los Angeles Kings find themselves in a 2-2 series tie with the Edmonton Oilers, and fans are directing much of their frustration at Kings’ head coach Jim Hiller.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

Kings Continue to Kill Themselves, Allow Oilers to Even Up Series in Pivotal Game 4 Loss

How many times will the Los Angeles Kings make the same mistake? How many times will they actively kill themselves and give away games? How many more games will it take before they realize that sitting back and being complacent against an offensive powerhouse doesn’t work?

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / April 27

LA Kings need to get ‘uncomfortable’ in Game 4

On May 22nd, 2024, LA Kings General Manager Rob Blake shed Jim Hiller‘s interim tag, confirming him as the Kings’ next head coach. This came on the heels of LA’s third straight defeat to the Edmonton Oilers in the playoffs.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 27

NHL Predictions (Playoffs Edition): Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Game 4

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions (Playoffs Edition). Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 26

Kings look to get momentum back vs. Oilers in Game 4

The Los Angeles Kings saw their opportunity to push for a Stanley Cup playoff sweep of the Edmonton Oilers disappear in a flash. Even so, the Kings head into Sunday's Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series in Edmonton holding the upper hand.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 26

Special Teams Taking Centre Stage in Kings vs Oilers

Extra, extra, read all about it, we have an important Kings vs Oilers series update. That being that the special teams and depth scoring have powered the Los Angeles Kings to a 2–1 series lead over the Ednonton Oilers.

Kenny Connors News / Last Word On Sports / April 25

Featured Prospect of the Week: Kenny Connors

It’s getting to that time of the year as seasons conclude lets take a look at a featured prospect of the week. This week we are looking at the L.A Kings organization, and their 2022 4th rounder, UMass forward, Kenny Connors.

Liam Greentree News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 25

Kings assign Liam Greentree to AHL

The Los Angeles Kings have reassigned top prospect Liam Greentree to the AHL after the end of his OHL season. Greentree ranked third in OHL scoring this season with a dazzling 49 goals and 119 points in 64 games.

Los Angeles Kings News / Breakaway on SI / April 24

Kings Have New Game-Day Tradition With Viral National Anthem

The Los Angeles Kings have found themselves in an unlikely position, up 2-0 over the Edmonton Oilers in their opening-round playoff series. The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs is the fourth straight year the Kings have opened the playoffs against the Oilers, but this is the first time they’ve gone up 2-0 in the series.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 24

Kings take two-game lead on Oilers after 6-2 victory

Adrian Kempe scored twice in a four-point game and Anze Kopitar collected one goal and three assists to lead the host Los Angeles Kings to a 6-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'NHL's active points leaders' quiz

Anze Kopitar News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL's active points leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least 800 career points can you name in five minutes?

Drew Doughty News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 22

Kings news: Drew Doughty delivers blunt take after incredible win over Oilers

The Los Angeles Kings faced early trouble when star defenseman and future Hall of Famer Drew Doughty went down with an ankle injury in the preseason. Despite missing one of their top anchors, the Kings powered through the regular season, racking up wins and locking down the No.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / April 21

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 4/14

A week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings prospect update. Liam Greentree highlighted the prospect update for the final time this season with a sensational performance to open the week.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17

Kings recall Taylor Ward on emergency basis

There will now be two Taylor Wards in the Los Angeles area. The Kings announced they’ve recalled Ward from their AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign, on an emergency basis and reassigned defenseman Caleb Jones in a corresponding roster move.

Liam Greentree News / Hockey Royalty / April 15

Liam Greentree Dominates in Windsor’s Game Three Victory (OHL)

Liam Greentree did it again! The LA Kings’ top prospect took over yet another playoff game in the Windsor Spitfires’ game three victory over the Kitchener Rangers.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 15

Oilers' Darnell Nurse to receive hearing from NHL DoPS

Nurse was issued a major penalty and a game misconduct for cross-checking Quinton Byfield in Monday’s game between the Oilers and Los Angeles Kings.

Instant Reaction: Kings hammer undermanned Oilers 5-0 to clinch home-ice advantage

Breaking the ice: The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

Quinton Byfield News / NHL Trade Talk / April 8

NHL Reacts to Quinton Byfield Scoring Potential GOTY for Kings

Los Angeles Kings forward Quinton Byfield turned heads on Monday night with an absolutely sensational goal, scoring what many are already calling a “Goal of the Year” candidate.