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The Los Angeles Kings face the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs First Round in what has become a lop-sided series.
Los Angeles dominated but lost 1-0 to the Oilers at home in Game 4 on Sunday, falling behind 3-1 in the best-of-seven series.
The Kings split the first two games, but stumbled at home in back-to-back games and will look to keep their season alive.
The Oilers' chances of moving forward look good. Since 1993, no Canadian club has won the Stanley Cup, and the Oilers look like they have the best chance of ending that slump. They won both games on the road to build a commanding 3-1 series lead.
Will the Oilers continue their dominance and wrap up the series, or will the Kings show a sudden resurgence and force another game back in Los Angeles?
Here, GOAL brings you all the information you need to know about this NHL match, including how to watch, team news, key results and head-to-head results.
Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings: Date & Puck-Drop time
| Date | Wednesday, May 1, 2024 |
| Time | 10:00 p.m. ET/ 7:00 p.m. PT |
| Arena | Rogers Place |
| Location | Edmonton, Canada |
The Edmonton Oilers will play the Los Angeles Kings in a highly anticipated NHL matchup on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Canada.
How to watch Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings NHL Game on TV & stream live online
The Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings NHL fixture will be broadcast live nationally on ESPN.
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Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Team News & Key Leaders
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers have scored scoring 18 goals in four games. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have led the top line with four goals and 13 assists, but the rest of the offence has also performed admirably.
Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Dylan Holloway are responsible for nine goals and four assists. Defenseman Evan Bouchard has provided a goal and five assists from the point.
Stuart Skinner got the win between the pipes for the Oilers after stopping all 33 shots faced.
Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles outshot Edmonton 33-13 in Game 4 but couldn't beat Stuart Skinner, who earned his first Stanley Cup Playoff shutout.
The Kings' offense has struggled throughout the series, scoring only one goal in the past two games. Adrian Kempe and Quinton Byfield lead the top line with three goals and five assists but the rest of the offensive unit has been poor.
Starting goaltender Cam Talbot has suffered a dip in form and that's a huge concern for the Kings in a must-win game.
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 04/28/24 | Los Angeles Kings 0-1 Edmonton Oilers | NHL |
| 04/26/24 | Los Angeles Kings 1-6 Edmonton Oilers | NHL |
| 04/24/24 | Edmonton Oilers 4-5 Los Angeles Kings | NHL |
| 04/22/24 | Edmonton Oilers 7-4 Los Angeles Kings | NHL |
| 03/28/24 | Edmonton Oilers 4-1 Los Angeles Kings | NHL |