Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings 5/8/22 - NHL Picks & Predictions

The Los Angeles Kings remain at home for game four of this playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers. The Kings lost at home to the Oilers 8-2 on Friday. Los Angeles is behind in this series 2-1 after three games. The Kings stole game one in Edmonton when they won 4-3. 

Jonathan Quick will protect the goal for the Kings. Quick allowed 4 goals on Thursday in the 8-2 loss. Quick has two shutouts on the season and carries a 2.59 ERA. 

The Edmonton Oilers have came back strong after dropping game one at home in this series. The Oilers have outscored the Kings 14-2 over their last two games. Evander Kane led the way on Thursday night in the win with a hat trick. 

Mike Smith will protect the goal for the Oilers. Smith has two shutouts and has allowed 74 goals on the season. Smith carries a 2.81 goals against average.