We've now seen this first-round matchup four season running. It's been advantage Oilers the past three years, taking progressively less time (7 games in 2022, 6 games in 2023, 5 games last season), but the Kings might have sent a message with last week's 5-0 win at Rogers Place, and LA's home form has been the NHL's best this season (31-6-4). Darcy Kuemper has also been outstanding in goal (2.02 GAA, .922 saves), recalling his 2022 Cup run with Colorado. Edmonton finally has most all hands on deck as McDavid, Draisaitl, and Skinner are available again, but the Oilers scored just once the last three vs. the Kings and won only one of the four meetings. Play Kings on Money Line