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Will the Los Angeles Kings Outmaneuver the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place?

As the Los Angeles Kings prepare to face off against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Kings have had a mixed bag of results in their past few games, with a notable victory followed by a tough loss.


Dec 30, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) moves in for a shot on goal against Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (8) during the third period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The Kings showcased an impressive performance in Chicago, dominating with a 5-0 win over the Blackhawks. Their powerplay was particularly effective, contributing significantly to their total of 37 shots on goal and securing one out of three opportunities. However, they faced challenges in St. Louis against the Blues and Dallas against the Stars, where despite putting up 41 and 28 shots respectively, they only managed to score once in each game.


One area where Los Angeles has shown consistency is goaltending; save percentages have been strong across these matches. Yet defensively there's room for improvement as evidenced by a minus ten plus-minus rating against both St. Louis and Dallas.


Dec 30, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) blocks a shot against Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) during shootout at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption after these setbacks. The venue could play a crucial role; playing away at Rogers Place will test the Kings' ability to adapt and overcome home ice advantage held by the Oilers.


Fans can expect an intense matchup as both teams vie for dominance on ice. With recent performances indicating strengths in goaltending but weaknesses in defensive play under pressure, it will be interesting to see how Los Angeles adjusts its strategy.


Dec 30, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jordan Spence (21) controls the puck against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Catch this exciting encounter scheduled for March 28th at 7:00 PM MDT on ESPN+ or BSW networks – don't miss out as these two teams clash once more!

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