Kings host the Oilers to open the NHL Playoffs

The Los Angeles Kings (48-25-9) host the Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5) in the first round of the NHL playoffs on Monday at 10 p.m. EDT, with the Kings favored at -120 and an over/under of 5.5 goals. In their regular season meetings, the Kings outperformed the Oilers 3-1, including a 5-0 victory in their last encounter. Key players include Kings’ Adrian Kempe (35 goals, 38 assists) and Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl (52 goals, 54 assists), with both teams entering the playoffs in solid form, as the Kings are 8-2-0 in their last ten games, compared to the Oilers’ 7-3-0 record.

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