Oilers Aim to Even Series Against Kings in Game 4

EDMONTON, AB – The Edmonton Oilers will seek to tie their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings with a win in Game 4 at Rogers Place on Sunday night.

The Oilers bounced back from an earlier series deficit, winning Game 3 7-4, thanks to strong performances and four unanswered goals in the final period. Connor Brown was notably effective, scoring two goals in that matchup. He expressed optimism about his team’s trajectory, stating, “We’ll only get better.”

In preparation for the crucial game, Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins highlighted the importance of special teams: “We understand how important special teams are in these series. Sometimes, they can make or break series.” The Oilers managed to finally click their power play in Game 3, with both of Bouchard’s goals coming from man-advantage situations.

Los Angeles has held its own as well, with their power play clicking at an impressive rate of 58.3 percent in the series. Adrian Kempe and Anze Kopitar lead the Kings’ scoring, contributing significantly to their offensive efforts.

The Oilers, led by coach Kris Knoblauch, expect to maintain the momentum built from Game 3. “You gotta stay even-keeled… just a matter of getting prepared,” defenseman John Klingberg shared in anticipation for Game 4.

As of now, the Oilers will continue to adjust their lineup, missing key players like Mattias Ekholm, while welcoming back Evander Kane, who is making strides in his recovery. Knoblauch hopes the returning players will elevate the team’s overall performance.

The stakes are high in this playoff battle, and tension is mounting as both teams vie for a pivotal win. Fans expect an electrifying atmosphere at Rogers Place as the Oilers aim to pull even in the best-of-seven series. Game 4 is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. MDT.