Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers 5/10/22 - NHL Picks & Predictions

The Edmonton Oilers return home on Tuesday for game 5 against the Los Angeles Kings. The Oilers are 1-1 at home in this series. Edmonton has outscored the Kings 10-3 at home in their two home playoff games. The Oilers feature the 3rd best power play unit in the NHL. 

Mike Smith will protect the net for the Oilers. Smith allowed 3 goals in his last game played on 45 shots. Smith has two shutouts on the season and carries a 2.81 goals against average. 

The Los Angeles Kings hope to ride the momentum after their 4-0 win. Carl Grundstrom led LA in the win with two goals and an assist. The Kings average 34.9 shots on goal per game which ranks 5th best in the NHL.

Jonathan Quick will protect the net for the Kings. Quick stopped all 31 shots he faced in their last game completing the shutout. Quick has two shutouts during the season and carries a 2.59 goals against average.