The first-round playoff clash in the Stanley Cup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings will take place on April 28 at Rogers Place. The series score is 2:1 in favor of Los Angeles. Edmonton vs. Los Angeles: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Edmonton Oilers
Chris Knoblauch's team narrowed the series gap with a convincing 7-4 victory. The first two periods were evenly matched, with Los Angeles even taking a one-goal lead by the break. However, the third period was decisive, with Edmonton scoring four goals, securing the final period and the entire game. This marks the team's fifth win in their last seven home NHL games (1 in OT).
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Edmonton has not lost in 9 of their last 11 home NHL games within 60 minutes.
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At least five goals have been scored over three periods in 10 of the last 11 head-to-head NHL games involving Edmonton.
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The team has conceded at least three goals in regulation time in 6 of their last 8 league games as hosts.
Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles suffered a defeat in the third game of the series, unable to extend the lead they had by the end of the second period. This marks the team's second loss in their last eight NHL games. Jim Hiller's club also leads in goals scored in the current playoffs (16).
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Los Angeles has scored at least three goals in regulation time in 5 of their last 6 head-to-head NHL games as visitors.
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The club has conceded at least four goals over three periods in 8 of the last 10 head-to-head NHL games at Edmonton's venue.
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No fewer than five goals have been scored in regulation time in 9 of Los Angeles's last 12 NHL games as visitors.
Edmonton vs. Los Angeles: Match Prediction
Edmonton has proven that they should not be underestimated, especially in home games. The team shows decent results, particularly in terms of goals scored: they have scored at least three goals within 60 minutes in 8 of their last 10 NHL games. Regarding head-to-head matches at home, similar productivity is evident: Chris Knoblauch's team has scored at least three times against Los Angeles in 9 of their last 11 NHL games in regulation time. It is also worth noting that the club is among the leaders in goals scored in the current playoffs, second only to their opponent (14).
Despite the loss in the previous game, Los Angeles remains a dangerous opponent capable of significantly affecting their rival's goals conceded stats. At least three goals have been scored over three periods in 6 of their last 8 NHL games as visitors.
The match promises to be exciting, both in terms of intrigue and spectacle. I believe the teams will continue to showcase such vibrant attacking play and provide fans with more than one goal. My prediction: Both teams to score over 2.5 – yes
