Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers 5/2/22 - NHL Picks & Predictions

The Edmonton Oilers welcome in the Los Angeles Kings for the first game of the playoffs. The Oilers enter the postseason riding a three game win streak. Edmonton has won seven of their last ten games and had 49 wins on the season. The Oilers have had just 12 losses on their home ice. 

Mike Smith will make the start in goal for the Oilers. Smith went 16-9-2 this season with two shutouts Smith has allowed 74 goals and carries a 2.81 goals against average. 

The Los Angeles Kings lost to the Oilers 3-2 back in early April in their last meeting. The Kings finished the season a spot behind the Oilers in the Pacific Division with a 44-27-11 record. Los Angeles went 23-11-7 on the road this season. 

Jonathan Quick will make his 47th start in goal for the Kings. Quick is 23-13-9 on the season with two shutouts. Quick has allowed 116 goals and carries a 2.59 goals against average.