Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers 5/4/22 - NHL Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 05/03/2022 at 8:49 PM ET

Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB will host game two of the Western Conference first round series between the Los Angeles Kings and the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night. Los Angeles jumped out in the series taking a 1-0 series lead following a 4-3 victory on Monday night. Phillip DAnault and Alex Iafalo read the way for the Los Angeles offense with one goal and one assist each, while two other kings found the net as well.

Offensively this season Los Angeles has been a below average team averaging only 2.84 goals per game on 34.9 shots as a team. Anze Kopitar Leads the Los Angeles offense with 67 points on the year to go along with a team high 48 assists. Adrian Kempe Both say team leading 35 goals on 247 shots.

The Edmonton Oilers come into Game 2 looking to bounce back and even the series following the game one loss. Goalie Mike Smith struggled in the net for Edmonton allowing four goals on 35 shots to post a .886 save percentage leading to the loss.

Kailer Yamamoto and Connor McDavid were the leaders of the Edmonton offense in game one with one goal and one assist each. Leon Draisaitl added one goal as well and three different Oilers chipped in one assist each.

This game is a must have for Edmonton as they cannot afford to fall behind in the series by two gangs. Look for Edmonton to control this game from the opening faceoff leading to an easy home win Wednesday night. Take Edmonton to get the win and cover to even the series at one game apiece. Final Score Prediction, Edmonton Oilers win and cover 4-1.

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