The Los Angeles Kings continue their Western Canada road trip with a visit to the Edmonton Oilers, following a matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. The Kings, clinging to a playoff spot in the Pacific Division, aim to rebound from recent inconsistencies against an Oilers team that’s found its stride after a mid-season slump. This interconference clash could feature high-scoring action, with Edmonton’s potent power play testing LA’s shorthanded defense amid key injuries on both sides, potentially leading to a fast-paced, physical affair.
Venue Location
Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Puckdrop is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT).
Recent Team Forms
The Kings have been inconsistent, going 3-5-2 in their last 10 games with a -7 goal differential.
They are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets on January 9, where they rallied but fell short, averaging 2.6 goals scored and 3.3 allowed per game recently.
On the road, LA is 8-8-5, with a 2-3-2 record in their last seven away games but strong in one-goal contests (10-4-10 overall).
The Oilers are heating up, posting a 6-3-1 record in their last 10 with a +8 goal differential.
They secured a 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on January 8, averaging 3.5 goals scored and 2.7 allowed, fueled by a resurgent power play (29% in streak).
At home, Edmonton is 12-7-3, winning four of their last five at Rogers Place.
Injury Report
Los Angeles Kings:
Anze Kopitar (C): Day-to-day (Lower body; expected to be out until at least Jan 10).
Joel Armia (RW): Day-to-day (Upper body; expected to be out until at least Jan 10).
Trevor Moore (LW): Out (Undisclosed).
Corey Perry (RW): Out (Undisclosed).
These absences thin LA’s forward group, impacting top-line production and depth.
Edmonton Oilers:
Adam Henrique (F): Injured reserve (Undisclosed; out through the Olympic break).
No other major injuries reported as of January 9, though the team is monitoring minor issues post-January 8 game.
Player Matchups to Watch
Projected lineups highlight Edmonton’s star power against LA’s depth, with special teams likely pivotal amid Kings’ injuries.
Adrian Kempe (Kings RW) vs. Connor McDavid (Oilers C): Kempe steps up with Kopitar potentially out, bringing speed (0.48 goals/game) to test McDavid’s playmaking (league-leading points, 1.38/game).
This center-wing duel could control neutral-zone play.
Kevin Fiala (Kings LW) vs. Leon Draisaitl (Oilers C): Fiala provides secondary scoring (0.52 points/game), facing Draisaitl’s finishing (0.62 goals/game, strong on PP).
Quinton Byfield (Kings C) vs. Evan Bouchard (Oilers D): Byfield’s size and skill vs. Bouchard’s puck-moving (0.68 points/game from D).
Goaltending: Darcy Kuemper (Kings) vs. Stuart Skinner (Oilers) – Skinner projects 25 saves with a .908 save percentage edge.
Series History
The Oilers hold a 48-43-4 all-time edge over the Kings in 95 meetings.
In the last 10 games, Edmonton is 6-3-1, including a 4-3 overtime win on December 12, 2025. The Oilers have won three straight at Rogers Place, outscoring LA 12-7 in those contests. Games trend over, hitting in 6 of the last 10 with an average of 6.4 goals.
Betting Trends
Oilers are 4-1 in their last 5 games, covering 3-2 ATS; over is 32-15-4 in Oilers’ last 51 as home favorites of -110 to -150.
Kings are 3-5-2 in last 10, 2-3 ATS as underdogs; over is 6-2-2 in Oilers’ last 10 vs. teams with losing records.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Kings 6.5
Edmonton Oilers – 185
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 9, 2026
