With the first-round Western Conference playoff series deadlocked at 2-2, the Edmonton Oilers travel to Crypto.com Arena to face the Los Angeles Kings in a pivotal Game 5 showdown on Tuesday night.
The Oilers have seized momentum with consecutive victories after falling into an 0-2 hole, while the Kings look to reclaim their advantage on home ice where they've won four of their last five games.
Both teams have been lighting up the scoreboard throughout the series, combining for over 9 goals per game with special teams play emerging as a potential difference-maker.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers matchup, our predictive model gives the Kings a 67% chance of defeating the Oilers.
Los Angeles Kings: 67% win probability
- Superior defensive record (206 goals against vs Edmonton's 236)
- Higher league standing (4th in Western Conference vs Edmonton's 6th)
- Strong recent form (4-1-0 in last 5 games compared to Edmonton's 3-2-0)
Edmonton Oilers: 33% win probability
- Defensive vulnerability (236 goals against, 30 more than Los Angeles)
- Road game disadvantage (facing a team with 105 points at their home ice)
- Lower win percentage (48 wins vs Kings' 48, but with 4 more regulation losses)
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Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers odds
Here are the latest odds as the Los Angeles Kings host the Edmonton Oilers in NHL action on Tuesday, April 29.
| Los Angeles Kings | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -134 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) | +120 (via bet365 US) |
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Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers preview
The Oilers have battled back from an 0-2 series deficit to even things up against the Kings, setting up a pivotal Game 5 at crypto.com Arena where momentum hangs in the balance.
Both teams are putting on an offensive clinic in this first-round matchup, with each averaging over 4.5 goals per game despite the Kings ranking second in goals-against during the regular season.
Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have been nearly unstoppable for Edmonton with nine points apiece, while Adrian Kempe leads Los Angeles with matching production.
The Kings will lean on their home-ice advantage where they've won four of their last five games, though they'll need Darcy Kuemper (.881 save percentage in the series) to rediscover his regular-season form.
Calvin Pickard has stabilized the Oilers' goaltending situation with consecutive victories, but Edmonton's road performance (having lost four of their last six away games) remains a significant concern.
Special teams could prove decisive with the Oilers converting 23% of their power plays against a typically strong Kings penalty kill that's shown vulnerability in this high-scoring series.
Key stats
- 1Kings sit 4th in Western Conference with 105 points, maintaining playoff position despite tough competition
- 2Los Angeles boasts strong defensive record with 206 goals against, second only to Winnipeg in the West
- 3The Kings have won 4 of their last 5 games (LWWWW), showing excellent form heading into this matchup
- 4Edmonton ranks 6th in the Western Conference with 101 points, but matches offensive firepower with 259 goals scored
Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers form
Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers head to head
Los Angeles Kings
67%
Edmonton Oilers
33%
Apr 28, 2025
Edmonton Oilers
4 : 3
Los Angeles Kings
Apr 26, 2025
Edmonton Oilers
7 : 4
Los Angeles Kings
Apr 24, 2025
Los Angeles Kings
6 : 2
Edmonton Oilers
Apr 22, 2025
Los Angeles Kings
6 : 5
Edmonton Oilers
Apr 15, 2025
Edmonton Oilers
0 : 5
Los Angeles Kings
Apr 5, 2025
Los Angeles Kings
3 : 0
Edmonton Oilers
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