Oilers' list of areas to improve is a long, troubling one after back-to-back losses to Kings

The Kings are outplaying the Oilers in just about every facet imaginable. There’s a lot to get sorted out, and very little time to do so.

Published: 3 months ago by The Athletic

What Edmonton Oilers players said after Game 2 blowout loss in L.A.

The Edmonton Oilers are not in a good spot right now. A 6-2 Game 2 loss to the LA Kings has put the Oilers in a fragile position heading back to the Alberta capital with a 2-0 series deficit. It’s the first time in the last four seasons that Edmonton...

Published: 3 months ago by Daily Hive

Oilers no match for hungrier Kings through two games

After three straight exits at the hands of the Oilers, you don’t need a degree in hockey to see who wants this series more. The Kings are hungry, while the Oilers just can’t match the energy of their more desperate opponent.

Published: 3 months ago by SportsNet

Coach: Oilers 'gift-wrapping opportunities' for L.A.

Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch watched his team allow six goals for the second straight game in a loss to the Kings in Game 2 of the West quarterfinals.

Published: 3 months ago by ESPN

Kings Obliterate Oilers 6-2 to Take 2-0 Series Lead

These two teams have gone at it in the first round for four years straight, but not once has either team taken a 2-0 series lead. The Los Angeles Kings…

Published: 3 months ago by The Hockey Writers

Los Angeles Kings hammer Oilers 6-2 to take a 2-0 series lead

Adrian Kempe had two third-period goals and two assists, captain Anze Kopitar added a goal and three assists, and the Los Angeles Kings routed the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Wednesday night to seize a 2-0 lead in the first-round Stanley Cup playoff serie...

Published: 3 months ago by CBC Sports

NHL Game 2 Highlights: Kings 6, Oilers 2

Adrian Kempe and Anze Kopitar each had four-point performances and Darcy Kuemper stopped 24 of 26 shots to help lead the Los Angeles Kings past the Edmonton Oilers, and give them a 2-0 series lead.

Published: 3 months ago by SportsNet

Instant Reaction +2.0: Kings hammer Oilers 6-2, take 2-0 series lead

The Los Angeles Kings took care of business at home. With a commanding 6-2 win on Wednesday, the Kings now have a 2-0 series lead over the Edmonton Oilers. Let’s go through the highlights from Game 2 along with some things worth mentioning. The Kings...

Published: 3 months ago by Oilers Nation

Edmonton Oilers get slapped in the mouth, have one foot in the grave

What’s worse than losing Game 2 of a playoff series to fall behind 2-0? Losing it the way the Edmonton Oilers did Wednesday night in Los Angeles. Edmonton didn’t just lose, it got smoked. Rolled over. Pummelled. Embarrassed. Beaten down and left for....

Published: 3 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Anže Kopitar has 4 points in Kings' blowout win over Oilers: Game 2 takeaways

The Kings once again jumped out to an early lead and now head to Edmonton up 2-0 in the series.

Published: 3 months ago by The Athletic

Kings crush Oilers in Game 2, take 2-0 series lead

The Los Angeles Kings are two wins away from finally getting some revenge on the Edmonton Oilers. The Kings beat the Oilers 6-2 in Game 2 on Wednesday to take a 2-0 series lead. Edmonton eliminated L.A. in Round 1 in the previous three seasons. Much....

Published: 3 months ago by SportsNet

Player grades: Edmonton Oilers shoot themselves in the skate, lose 6-2 to L.A.

The Edmonton Oilers looked like a team that hasn’t played together much. They constantly shot themselves in the skate in this one. They were plagued by offsides, missed passes and turnovers. For the second game running, they also got crushed on speci...

Published: 3 months ago by Edmonton Journal