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Edmonton Oilers Look to Even Up Series Against Los Angeles Kings in Game 2 at crypto.com Arena

The Edmonton Oilers will be looking to bounce back and even up their first-round Western Conference playoff series as they face the Los Angeles Kings in Game 2 at crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night. The Kings are coming off a 6-5 win in Game 1 and have won the regular season series 3-1. With Los Angeles favored to win at -135, it will be an exciting matchup to see which team comes out on top in this Oilers vs. Kings showdown.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Oilers +116 | Kings -135
• Spread: Oilers +1.5 (-221) | Kings -1.5 (+185)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 57%.

Edmonton vs Los Angeles Stats

Edmonton Oilers

In the first game of the series, the Oilers mounted a comeback after falling behind by four goals, but ultimately lost to a late goal by Phillip Danault. They will look to even up the series with a win on Wednesday. In their last game, Edmonton scored five goals on 25 shots, with Connor McDavid leading the team with four points. The team allowed six goals in the same game, indicating a need for improved defensive performance going forward. Despite this, goaltender Stuart Skinner saved 24 of the 30 shots he faced. With a power ranking of 1, Edmonton ranks 11th in offense, 14th in defense, and has a season record of 48-29-5.

Los Angeles Kings Analysis

The Los Angeles Kings rebounded from their loss to Calgary with a victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1, giving them five wins in their last six games. They will look to maintain their momentum and secure a 2-0 series lead in their upcoming matchup on Wednesday. The Kings average 3.04 goals per game and scored six goals on 30 shots in their last game. Andrei Kuzmenko and Adrian Kempe both contributed three points, while Phillip Danault had two points in the previous game. Despite giving up five goals in their last game, Los Angeles has the second-best defense in the league, allowing an average of 2.48 goals per game. Goaltender Darcy Kuemper made 25 saves on 30 shots. The Kings currently hold a power ranking of 14 and rank 15th in offense and second in defense. In their last three matchups against Edmonton, Los Angeles has a record of 2-1-0.

Los Angeles Kings Hold Advantage Over Edmonton Oilers in Recent Matchup

The Los Angeles Kings have emerged victorious in five of their last six games, contrasting with the Edmonton Oilers who have split their most recent four road games. Los Angeles holds a competitive advantage due to their strong offensive performance, having scored 12 goals in their last three home games. However, their special teams have room for improvement, with only 17 percent of power play opportunities being converted. On the other hand, the Oilers rank 16th in penalty kills and have struggled defensively, conceding 11 goals in their previous three games. Consequently, Edmonton is expected to face difficulties in containing the Kings. With Edmonton's less efficient offensive play, having scored only eight goals in their last three games, coupled with their strong special teams, converting over 23 percent of power play opportunities, Los Angeles appears to be the more favorable choice on the money line due to their superior defense.

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