In a recurring showdown, the Edmonton Oilers are set to clash with the Los Angeles Kings in the initial round of the Western Conference playoffs for the third consecutive year.
The Oilers, who secured the second spot in the Pacific Division with a record of 49-27-6, will enjoy home-ice advantage in the best-of-seven series against the Kings, who finished third in the division with a 44-27-11 record.
This season, the Oilers prevailed in three out of four encounters against the Kings, underlining their competitive edge. However, the Kings are determined to turn the tide, with forward Quinton Byfield emphasizing the team’s growth and hunger for redemption.
Both teams underwent coaching changes this season, with Edmonton’s Kris Knoblauch taking the reins from Jay Woodcroft, and the Kings appointing Jim Hiller as interim coach following Todd McLellan’s departure.
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On the ice, Edmonton’s star trio of Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Zach Hyman spearheaded the team’s offensive prowess, while Los Angeles relied on the likes of Adrian Kempe, Kevin Fiala, and Anze Kopitar to lead their charge.
With a rich history of playoff matchups between the two teams, the intensity of the rivalry is set to escalate once again as they vie for supremacy in the quest for Stanley Cup glory.
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