José Leclerc MLB Player - SportsFeedHQ - Live Updates, Expert Opinions, and Game Recaps for NBA, NFL, NHL & College Sports

As the Los Angeles Kings prepare to host the Edmonton Oilers at Crypto.com Arena, fans can anticipate an intense matchup. The Kings, coming off a recent game where they scored four goals on 37 shots, showed a shooting accuracy of eleven percent. Despite their efforts, they fell short with their goaltending allowing six goals on 44 shots – a save percentage that was perfect until an empty-net goal tipped the scales.

<img src="/imgproxy/_w8sGMK3G6vJVFMm1AiCtZN9h92n-7Q3LWdk-pGXc-0/rs:fit:800:800:false:false/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3dtdC1nYW1lcy1zZXJ2aWNlL2VjZDcyY2Y0OWIzYTQ3ZWY5MWNhOWQ2YTA2NGQwODM5LmpwZw==?image_id=f43bf473-e743-4585-b1b1-19e7b0ad6358" alt="Apr 22, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Los Angeles Kings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) makes a save on Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman (18) during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports" title="Apr 22, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Los Angeles Kings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) makes a save on Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman (18) during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports" /> The powerplay opportunities were not capitalized upon by the Kings in their last outing; failing to convert any of their two chances despite having five shots during those man-advantages. Faceoffs have also been a struggle for the team with only forty-four percent won in their previous game.

On defense, Los Angeles delivered with sixty-seven hits and blocked sixteen shots but still ended up with a minus-one in plus-minus rating. This indicates that while physicality and shot-blocking are strengths, there's room for improvement in overall defensive play.

<img src="/imgproxy/he89xi5XnIAL4nMaf8Qau-loywYtLCp8nGxdvVRlFrM/rs:fit:800:800:false:false/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3dtdC1nYW1lcy1zZXJ2aWNlL2RlOTg5ZjBiNmI5ZWZmMjc0OGViYmVkMDdkMTI2YTgyLmpwZw==?image_id=31cf5f7a-93a2-40c8-a770-16a9d37ff6df" alt="Apr 22, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman (18) protects the puck from Los Angeles Kings defensemen Matt Roy (3) during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports" title="Apr 22, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman (18) protects the puck from Los Angeles Kings defensemen Matt Roy (3) during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports" /> The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption against an Oilers team that demonstrated lethal efficiency on their powerplay last time out, converting three out of four opportunities. The Kings will need to be disciplined and avoid unnecessary penalties while finding ways to breach Edmonton's goaltender who saved all but four of thirty-seven shots previously.

Fans should expect the Kings to come out looking to improve on special teams play and faceoff performance while maintaining physicality on defense. With home-ice advantage at Crypto.com Arena, there is potential for Los Angeles to leverage crowd energy into momentum shifts throughout the game.

<img src="/imgproxy/09tcLVabeCOYJPgKuAJAadFeH_oki7sKOEXha2v_KNg/rs:fit:800:800:false:false/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3dtdC1nYW1lcy1zZXJ2aWNlL2NlNjllYmQ0NjEyZjJmYTAzOTkxMzRhODc3MDZhNjM2LmpwZw==?image_id=457a9b25-5d72-4ca2-b8b1-393dd6d2e451" alt="Apr 22, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (29) carries the puck around Los Angeles Kings defensemen Mikey Anderson (44) during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports" title="Apr 22, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (29) carries the puck around Los Angeles Kings defensemen Mikey Anderson (44) during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports" /> Mark your calendars for April 26th as this pivotal matchup will take place at 7:30 PM local time (Los Angeles). Fans can catch all the action live on TBS or SportsNet TV networks or stream it via Max or BSW internet services.

José Leclerc

Related stories

Athletics' Late Rally Falls Short Against Dodgers at Hohokam Stadium