Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

For Leon Draisaitl, the answer is easy. The Edmonton Oilers simply need to find another gear. The Los Angeles Kings thumped the Oilers 6-2 on Wednesday to take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven, first-round playoff series. The result smarts but Draisaitl said Edmonton's locker room has what it takes to rally from the deficit.

The Kings, who have yet to trail in the series, get four-point nights from Adrian Kempe and Anze Kopitar and three power-play goals in a 6-2 win. Five of their 12 goals so far have come with the