Adrian Kempe's stellar performance with two goals and two assists propelled the Los Angeles Kings to a decisive 6-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of their playoff series. Anze Kopitar contributed significantly as well, scoring a goal and adding three assists, helping the Kings establish a commanding 2-0 series lead. Quinton Byfield and Andrei Kuzmenko continued their scoring streaks, while Brandt Clarke netted his first playoff goal, underscoring the Kings' offensive prowess.

Despite blowing leads in previous games, the Kings capitalized on their home-ice advantage, showcasing a revitalized power play that scored three goals. Coach Jim Hiller praised the team’s solid performance on both ends of the ice. The Oilers, led by Leon Draisaitl and Viktor Arvidsson, struggled defensively, which ultimately led to their downfall. With the series shifting to Edmonton for Game 3, the Oilers face pressure to improve their special teams performance and defensive cohesion.