After a tough 6-2 defeat to the Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl emphasized the need for his team to elevate their performance as they face a 2-0 deficit in their playoff series. He expressed confidence in the squad’s character, believing they can regroup and deliver a better showing in Game 3. Coach Kris Knoblauch echoed this sentiment, highlighting the team’s resilience from previous playoff experiences, including last year's tough Stanley Cup run.

Special teams have been a significant issue, with the Kings converting five power plays while Edmonton struggled without a goal. Despite being outshot 61-51 in the series, Knoblauch pointed to the team’s mistakes as the primary cause of their problems, rather than exceptional plays from Los Angeles. As they prepare for their next game, players like Darnell Nurse noted the critical need to improve defensive support for whichever goalie takes the crease.