The Kings grasped management of an early edging approach as one of the most thrilling set-ups in the already gripping playoff series of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup unfolds. These teams have been putting forth an intense postseason rivalry for the fourth straight year, and the Kings will want to win a series for the first time since that awful streak began. Winning two on the road would give them a ton of momentum to begin with. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl better come alive before it becomes too late for the Kings to win the series.
Injuries give the Kings the upper hand as Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl look for answers
A new edge the Kings have brought in this series- they'll try to play balanced. In the past, they were wholly overrun by Edmonton's offensive firepower. This year, however, Los Angeles has struck a more balanced rhythm-strong on defense and capable of scoring. Due to some calm goaltending from Darcy Kuemper behind a solid D-men performance, the Kings have now abated the Oilers' scary offense: something they never managed to do in the previous playoff clashes.
Injuries have played a massive role in swinging this kind of major power. The Oilers have found themselves weakened and hurting and now need to face the onus of rearranging themselves before their home crowd in Edmonton (Games 3 and 4). Although Connor McDavid is starting to show signs of just that dominance again, and Leon Draisaitl will always be a threat, the loss of depth and injuries might cause Coach Kris Knoblauch to start switching his game plan.
For the Kings, their defensive precision is now starting to counterattack the offensive instinct of Edmonton. They have been clinical in their finishing and good about their positioning, key tendencies that have allowed them to hold leads in both games until now. L.A. had its first win on a spectacular 6-5 score, while the second was relatively calmer at 6-2, appearing to allow them to modify their playoff history against the Oilers.
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As the series heads to Edmonton, the weight of the comeback rests heavily on the shoulders of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. For the Los Angeles Kings , the wind is in their sails, and they will not want to release it. Game 3 might just end up being the pivotal turning point; either it will bring the Oilers back from the abyss of elimination, or it might just push them over the edge in a rivalry starting to heavily favor the Kings.
Injuries give the Kings the upper hand as Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl look for answers
A new edge the Kings have brought in this series- they'll try to play balanced. In the past, they were wholly overrun by Edmonton's offensive firepower. This year, however, Los Angeles has struck a more balanced rhythm-strong on defense and capable of scoring. Due to some calm goaltending from Darcy Kuemper behind a solid D-men performance, the Kings have now abated the Oilers' scary offense: something they never managed to do in the previous playoff clashes.
The Edmonton Oilers should be a dynasty. But they have build a poor team around Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
— FlamesNation (@FlamesNation) April 24, 2025
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Injuries have played a massive role in swinging this kind of major power. The Oilers have found themselves weakened and hurting and now need to face the onus of rearranging themselves before their home crowd in Edmonton (Games 3 and 4). Although Connor McDavid is starting to show signs of just that dominance again, and Leon Draisaitl will always be a threat, the loss of depth and injuries might cause Coach Kris Knoblauch to start switching his game plan.
"We just have to be better. We gotta dig in & be better. This group has a lot of character in here. We'll regroup, let this one go & go back home trying to bring our best game."
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) April 24, 2025
Leon Draisaitl on the #Oilers heading home down 2-0.@Enterprise | #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/vdbjIKe0p9
For the Kings, their defensive precision is now starting to counterattack the offensive instinct of Edmonton. They have been clinical in their finishing and good about their positioning, key tendencies that have allowed them to hold leads in both games until now. L.A. had its first win on a spectacular 6-5 score, while the second was relatively calmer at 6-2, appearing to allow them to modify their playoff history against the Oilers.
Also Read: "Always done a good job": Connor McDavid sends subtle message to Oilers management ahead of NHL trade deadline.
As the series heads to Edmonton, the weight of the comeback rests heavily on the shoulders of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. For the Los Angeles Kings , the wind is in their sails, and they will not want to release it. Game 3 might just end up being the pivotal turning point; either it will bring the Oilers back from the abyss of elimination, or it might just push them over the edge in a rivalry starting to heavily favor the Kings.
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