The Kings, meanwhile, sat sixth-worst (16.1%). With a 26-percent success rate, the Oilers power play ranked third-best in the NHL this season.
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If this series is decided by special teams, Edmonton figures to have a huge advantage.Ĭonsidering how the Kings appear a little ahead of schedule in their rebuild, they shouldn’t be too ashamed of that Oilers advantage. Ultimately, the Kings really must hope that their structure will allow them to smother the Oilers at even-strength.
The Oilers hold big special-teams advantages over the Kings I don't trust most of that Oilers defense but he has the look of someone who can make this series a quick win for Edmonton. Interested to see how these playoffs go for Bouchard. The best rebuilds tend to unearth premium prospects after higher-profile first-rounders (Durzi: 52nd overall in 2018 Spence: 95th overall in 2019).Įven if the Kings lean on more experienced defensemen like Matt Roy, Olli Maatta, and Troy Stecher against tippy-top Oilers scorers, it should be fascinating to watch Durzi and Spence in such a high-intensity environment.Īll of that said, the Oilers might have the most intriguing young defenseman of the bunch in Evan Bouchard. But it sure feels like Durzi and Spence could give the Kings some nice steals beyond their most-hyped prospects. With such scant NHL resumes, it’s dangerous to jump to too many conclusions. Especially in their own ends.įascinated to see how two young Kings defensemen (Sean Durzi and Jordan Spence) handle potentially tough Oilers playoff assignments. When you consider just how unforgiving the NHL can be to defensemen learning the ropes, it’s pretty awe-inspiring to see Durzi and Spence thrive to such a degree. Since Doughty’s latest injury absence, the Kings have leaned on a group of defensemen, including two relatively unknown rookies in Sean Durzi and Jordan Spence. That said, matchups are key in the NHL playoff pressure cooker, and some young Kings defensemen could be thrown into the fire against McDavid, Draisaitl, and the rest of the Oilers’ top scorers. Kings have been leaning a lot on young defensemen without Drew DoughtyĪll things considered, the Los Angeles Kings have handled life without Drew Doughty extremely well. (Photo by Rob Curtis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) 2. No other team reached a points-percentage above. 724 points percentage, the NHL’s third-best mark behind the Panthers (.757) and Flames (.731). Since Woodcroft replaced Dave Tippett around Feb. However, the Oilers’ underlying numbers aren’t that far behind that of the 5-on-5 majesty of the Kings, especially since Jay Woodcroft took over as Edmonton’s head coach. The scrappy Kings trying to slow down Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. structure.” Such narratives are pretty juicy.
Personally, it’s tempting to pitch Oilers vs. The Oilers look like a different beast under Jay Woodcroft *Game 7: May 14, TBD – Kings at Oilers (TBD) 1. *Game 6: May 12, TBD – Oilers at Kings (TBD) *Game 5: May 10, TBD – Kings at Oilers (TBD) ET – Oilers at Kings (TBS, Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports) ET – Oilers at Kings (TBS, Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports) ET – Kings at Oilers (Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports, ESPN2) ET – Kings at Oilers (Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports, ESPN2) Today, we preview the series between the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers EDMONTON OILERS vs. The 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin on Monday, May 2.
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