Faceoff is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. PT
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
TV/Streaming: ESPN+ (national), FanDuel Sports Network West / KCAL (Kings local), SNW (Oilers regional)
Radio: 630 CHED / Oilers app (Edmonton), iHeartRadio / Kings app (Los Angeles)
This Pacific Division clash is a critical late-season matchup with direct playoff implications. The Oilers sit atop the division and are locked into the playoffs, while the Kings are battling for the final wild-card or division spot in a tight Western Conference race. Edmonton arrives on the second half of a back-to-back road trip with key injuries, but boasts elite star power; Los Angeles is riding a three-game win streak and strong home play.
Team Records and Standings Context
Edmonton Oilers (40-29-10, 90 points): 1st in Pacific Division. They lead the division with a +10 goal differential and a solid 19-15-6 road record, clinched for the postseason but fighting for higher seeding.
Los Angeles Kings (33-26-19, 85 points): 4th in Pacific Division. They hold a -22 goal differential but a respectable 19-9-10 home mark, still in the thick of the wild-card hunt with limited games remaining.
Recent Team Forms (Last 5 Games)
Edmonton Oilers (2-2-1):
W 5-2 @ San Jose (4/8) – McDavid hat trick
L 5-6 (OT) @ Utah (4/7)
L 1-5 vs. Vegas (4/4)
W 3-1 vs. Chicago (4/2)
W (prior road win)
Edmonton has been streaky, with offensive explosions tempered by defensive lapses on the road.
Los Angeles Kings (4-1-0):
W 4-1 vs. Vancouver (4/9)
W 3-2 (SO) vs. Nashville (4/6)
W 7-6 (OT) vs. Toronto (4/4)
L 4-5 (SO) vs. Nashville (4/2)
W 2-1 vs. St. Louis (4/1)
Los Angeles is rolling with timely scoring and goaltending stability at home, winning three straight entering this contest.
Injury Report
Edmonton Oilers (significant top-six and depth hits):
Zach Hyman (LW) – Out (Undisclosed; expected to miss ~2 weeks, targeting playoffs)
Leon Draisaitl (C) – IR (Lower body; out for remainder of regular season)
Connor Ingram (G) – Day-to-Day (Undisclosed)
Jason Dickinson (C) – Day-to-Day (Leg)
The absences of Hyman and Draisaitl severely impact Edmonton’s scoring depth and secondary offense.
Los Angeles Kings:
Andrei Kuzmenko (LW) – IR (Knee; reevaluation in 7-8 days, possible return ~Apr 16)
Kevin Fiala (LW) – Out for Season (Lower leg)
Los Angeles is thinner on the wings but otherwise relatively healthy for a late-season push.
Key Player Matchups
Connor McDavid / Leon Draisaitl absence vs. Kings defense (Drew Doughty / Brandt Clarke): McDavid remains the Oilers’ focal point and must carry the load without Draisaitl; Los Angeles’ veteran shutdown pairs will try to limit his transition game.
Adrian Kempe / Anze Kopitar (LAK) vs. Oilers blue line (without full depth): Kempe’s speed and Kopitar’s two-way dominance could exploit Edmonton’s injury-riddled forward group.
Goaltending: Stuart Skinner (EDM, if Ingram limited) vs. Darcy Kuemper / Anton Forsberg (LAK): Los Angeles has leaned on strong netminding lately; Edmonton’s tandem faces pressure on the road.
Special teams: Edmonton’s power play remains lethal even shorthanded; Kings’ penalty kill has been opportunistic at home.
The game could turn on whether Edmonton’s stars overwhelm a motivated Kings defense or if Los Angeles’ home structure and depth prevail.
Series History (2025-26 Season)
The teams have split the first two meetings:
February 26, 2026: Edmonton 8, Los Angeles 1 (at Los Angeles) – Oilers dominated.
January 10, 2026: Los Angeles 4, Edmonton 3 (SO, at Edmonton).
Games have been competitive overall, but Edmonton has owned recent blowouts at Crypto.com Arena.
Betting Trends
Oilers are strong as road favorites but 2-3 in last 5 overall.
Kings are 4-1 SU recently and 3-2 ATS at home in high-stakes games.
Totals have gone Over in several recent Kings home contests; Edmonton games trend higher-scoring without full depth.
Game Odds
Edmonton Oilers 6.5
Los Angeles Kings – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 10, 2026
