Oilers Stun Kings With Comeback Win, Tie Series 2–2

If the Edmonton Oilers have proven one thing this season, it's that no game is ever out of reach — and they showed it again in Game 4 against the Los Angeles Kings.

Down 3–1 after two periods and getting outshot 28–15, things looked rough. Evan Bouchard was sitting at a -3, the team was struggling at 5-on-5, and the Kings seemed to be in full control. But the Oilers dug deep, flipped the momentum in the third, and found a way to pull off a thrilling 4–3 overtime win to even the series at two games apiece.

The third period and overtime were all Edmonton, with the Oilers outshooting LA 33 - 13. They dominated play, finally breaking through when Bouchard — who had a tough first two periods — stepped up in a big way, scoring two goals to erase the deficit and send the game to overtime. It was a huge turnaround for Bouchard, who not only redeemed himself but also set a new career high in ice time with 35:54.

Special teams were a big story too. After struggling earlier in the series, Edmonton’s power play came alive, going 2 for 3 while the penalty kill shut down all three Kings opportunities. That shift made a massive difference.

In overtime, after a tripping penalty against LA, the Oilers’ deadly power play didn’t waste any time. Leon Draisaitl ripped home the winner — his first career playoff OT goal — capping off a monster night where he also added three assists for a four-point performance. Draisaitl is now tied with Connor McDavid and Adrian Kempe for the playoff scoring lead with nine points.

As for the Kings, it’s fair to ask if they simply ran out of gas. Their fourth line was glued to the bench most of the night — Lewis led the trio with just 5:19 of ice time, while Malott and Helenius barely saw the ice. Meanwhile, six of LA’s forwards logged over 25 minutes. On defence, it was the same story: Moverare only played 2:26 and Clarke just under 12 minutes, forcing the other four defencemen to each skate over 30 minutes. Compare that to Edmonton, where only McDavid and Draisaitl crossed the 25-minute mark up front, and the Oilers' blue line was managed a bit more evenly.

At the end of the day, this game was a perfect example of the Oilers' belief that they’re never out of it. They found another gear when they needed it most — and now, with the series heading back to Los Angeles tied 2–2, all the pressure is back on the Kings.

Game 5 is shaping up to be a beauty.