Can the Kings Harness Home Ice Advantage Against the Oilers?

As the Los Angeles Kings prepare to face off against the Edmonton Oilers, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent performance trends. The Kings have shown a strong presence at Crypto.com Arena, which could play a pivotal role in their upcoming game.

Analyzing past games, we've seen the Los Angeles Kings demonstrate resilience and offensive prowess. In their last home game against San Jose Sharks, they secured a dominant 5-1 victory. Their shooting percentage was an impressive 12 percent with five goals on 43 shots. The powerplay opportunities were not capitalized upon but they maintained a strong even-strength performance with all five goals scored during regular play.

Another notable trend is their faceoff win percentage which stood at 59 percent in that game, giving them control of the puck and dictating the pace of play. This aspect of their game has been consistent; even in a loss to Vegas Golden Knights where they managed to win 56 percent of faceoffs despite falling short on scoring.

Defensively, goaltending has been solid with save percentages holding steady at or near 100 percent across these games – an encouraging sign for stability between the pipes.

The matchup against Edmonton presents both challenge and opportunity for Los Angeles. With home ice advantage and recent statistics indicating robust defense and effective puck control during even-strength play, fans can expect an intense battle as they look to leverage these strengths.

The upcoming clash is scheduled for December 31st at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or BSW channel 692 starting from 3:00 AM UTC (December 30th local time).