The Los Angeles Kings travel to take on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on Wednesday.
FACING OFF
Los Angeles is averaging 3.35 goals per game for the season, 10th in the NHL, and they are taking on an Oilers team that is allowing 3.13 goals a game (17th).
Meanwhile, Edmonton has found the net 3.95 times a game on average, first in the league, and the Kings are allowing opponents to score 3.10 goals per game (16th).
The Oilers’ 32.73% power play percentage is the best in the league, while Los Angeles’ 25.45% conversion rate ranks third. In terms of defending power plays, Edmonton has the league’s 20th-ranked PK% at 77.11%, while Los Angeles is 23rd at 75.82%.
TOP PERFORMERS:
Anze Kopitar and Kevin Fiala have been the top skaters for the Kings this season with 74 and 72 points. In the net, Pheonix Copley (24-6-3) is Los Angeles’ top goaltender by goals against average.
He has a 2.64 GAA and a .903% save percentage.Connor McDavid leads the Oilers and the league in scoring with 153 points. His 64 goals and 89 assists are both best in the league. Stuart Skinner (29-14-5) has the best goals against average for Edmonton at 2.75. He has a save percentage of .913%.
HOME AND AWAY
Los Angeles is 22-14-6 away from home this season. Edmonton is 23-12-7 at home this season.
SportsTips’ NHL Pick:
Edmonton Oilers (-250)
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