Connor McDavid scored the only goal in the Edmonton Oilers' 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings, marking their second consecutive win. In a highly competitive matchup, Stuart Skinner excelled with 31 saves, achieving his second shutout of the season, propelling the Oilers to a record of 27-13-3. This win positions them ahead of the Kings in the Pacific Division, now trailing the Vegas Golden Knights by four points.

Despite the loss, Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper showcased his skills with 29 saves, maintaining a solid season performance. McDavid celebrated his 28th birthday with a milestone, tying for third in NHL history for points scored by that age, matching Steve Yzerman with 1,040 points, while only Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux hold more.