Oilers Vs Kings Game 5 Preview; Lineups, Key Players, How To Watch
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Dylan Robillard
April 25, 2023 (1:29 PM)
The Edmonton Oilers are coming off a thrilling 5-4 overtime win over the Kings, tying the series at two. Through four games, the Kings-Oilers series has lived up to the hype and intensity as expected from this rematch between the two teams. Three of the four contests have gone to overtime
The win on Sunday was what seemed like a do or die for the Oilers, Zack Hyman and Jack Campbell came up big. Campbell came into the game in the 2nd after Skinner let in 3, Campbell came in and kept the Oilers alive and helped force overtime.
This series now heads back to Edmonton for a crucial Game 5, this game is big for the Oilers to win as they would go back to Los Angeles with a 3-2 series lead.
Playoff Record:
Oilers 2-2 | Kings 2-2
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Key Players - Last 5 Games:
L. Draisaitl 6g | A. Kempe 6g
L. Draisaitl 6a | V. Arvidsson 7a
L. Draisaitl 12 pts | A. Kempe 9 pts D. Nurse 5 +/- | V. Gavrikov 5 +/-
Projected Goalie Matchup:
J. Campbell 1-0-0, 1.18 GAA, .964 SV%
J. Korpisalo 2-2-0, 3.00 GAA, .918 SV%
Projected Lineup: Edmonton Oilers
RNH - McDavid - Hyman
Kane - Draisaitl - Yano
Foegele - McLeod - Ryan
Kostin - Bjugstad
Ekholm - Bouchard
Nurse - Ceci
Kulak - Desharnais
Broberg
Projected Lineup: Los Angeles Kings
Byfield Kopitar Kempe
Moore Danault Arvidsson
Fiala Vilardi Iafallo
Anderson-Dolan Kupari
Grundstrom
Anderson Doughty
Gavrikov Roy
Edler Durzi
Puck drop is set for 7:30 PM and will be televised by CBC, TVAS, SN, ESPN
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