Kings vs. Oilers: Los Angeles Faces Another First-Round Exit in Stanley Cup Playoffs 2025

The Los Angeles Kings’ playoff curse continues as they suffer a heartbreaking first-round elimination at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers—again. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the Oilers have ended the Kings' postseason dreams in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Oilers Win Series 4–2

Despite the Kings starting strong with two wins, the Oilers made a stunning comeback to win four games in a row, clinching the series 4–2.

Game-wise breakdown:

• Game 1: Kings win 6–5 in a high-scoring thriller.

• Game 2: Kings dominate with a 6–2 victory.

• Game 3: Oilers bounce back with a 7–4 win.

• Game 4: Oilers edge out Kings in OT, 4–3.

• Game 5: Oilers grab control, winning 3–1.

• Game 6: Oilers finish the job, beating the Kings 6–4.

Key Players and Highlights

• Connor Brown led the Oilers in Game 6 with a goal and two assists.

• Leon Draisaitl delivered clutch performances, including an OT winner in Game 4.

• Goaltender Calvin Pickard played a key role with 23 saves in the final game.

A Growing Rivalry

This was the 11th playoff meeting between the two teams. The Oilers now lead the all-time postseason series 9–2, making this rivalry one of the most intense in NHL history.

What’s Next?

With this victory, the Edmonton Oilers advance to Round 2, where they will face the Vegas Golden Knights. For the Kings, it’s back to the drawing board, as their first-round curse continues to haunt them.

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