Kings shut out by Oilers in Game 4, moving to brink of elimination
The Kings needed a change in fortune Sunday, so they made a change in goal. And while that changed the way the team played, it…
Kings look to even Oilers series in Game 4
If the Kings-Oilers series was a title fight instead of a hockey playoff, even a blind referee might consider stopping it. Through three games, the…
Kings have no answer for Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 blowout loss
Zach Hyman, Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid were three of the most dangerous scorers during the NHL regular season, combining for 127 goals and 315…
Anze Kopitar’s overtime goal lifts Kings past Oilers in Game 2 thriller
EDMONTON, Canada — The NHL regular season is like an anthology of 82 stories, each with its own beginning, middle and end. The playoffs, however, are…
How the Kings were let down by penalty kill in Game 1 loss to Oilers
EDMONTON, Canada — The Kings-Oilers NHL playoff series was supposed to be decided by the most elemental of showdowns: the unstoppable force versus the immovable object.…
Kings look uninspired in Game 1 loss to Edmonton Oilers
EDMONTON, Canada — When the Edmonton Oilers abandoned the Northlands Coliseum for their handsome new downtown home eight years ago, the collection of office towers, hotels…
Why Kings vs. Oilers is one of the NHL’s truly great rivalries
Ted Donato was born in Boston and played nine of his 13 NHL seasons with the Bruins, so he was raised to see the Bruins-Canadiens…
Why the Kings are eager to flip script on Oilers in NHL playoffs
As rites of spring go, it’s not as celebrated as the swallows returning to Capistrano. But the Kings’ returning to Edmonton for the NHL playoffs…
Kings defeat Chicago in thriller, will face Oilers in playoffs
The Kings clinched a playoff berth more than a week ago. But it wasn’t until the horn sounded Thursday on their last regular-season game that…
Prep sports roundup: Granada Hills (16-1) continues to dominate in softball
At 16-1 and unbeaten in the West Valley League, Granada Hills’ softball team continues to be the team to beat in the City Section. El…
Kings lose to Oilers and fall back into West wild-card spot
EDMONTON, Canada — Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Kings 4-1 on Thursday night in a matchup of…
Huntington Beach baseball throws no-hitter in win over Los Alamitos
Huntington Beach is the team to beat in Surf League baseball, so when the Oilers can receive strong pitching, the opponent faces a difficult task.…
Kings open key road trip with loss to Leon Draisaitl and Oilers
EDMONTON, Canada — Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard each had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Kings 4-2 on Monday night…
Jim Hiller wins in his coaching debut as Kings beat Oilers 4-0
For at least one night, the Kings got the momentum they were looking for after a coaching change. David Rittich stopped 27 shots for his…
Ducks can’t hold back Evander Kane and Edmonton Oilers in loss
Evander Kane had his second hat trick this season and the eighth of his career as the Edmonton Oilers got back to their winning ways…