Adrian Kempe had two goals and two assists, captain Anze Kopitar added a goal and three assists, and the Los Angeles Kings routed the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 to seize a 2-0 lead in their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers NHL game to be played on April 27, 2025 on ESPN.

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