The Los Angeles Kings secured home-ice advantage for their playoff matchup against the Edmonton Oilers by defeating them 5-0 in their final regular-season game. This marks the fourth consecutive year that these two Pacific Division rivals will face off in the playoffs, with the Oilers having bested the Kings in each of the previous three series. Kings' forward Adrian Kempe emphasized the importance of starting the series at home, pointing to their strong home record of 31-5-4 this season.

Edmonton faced a depleted roster, resting star player Connor McDavid and being without key contributors like Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman. Kings’ Phillip Danault noted the Oilers fielded a weaker lineup, sparking frustration from Oilers veteran Corey Perry, who defended his team's efforts amidst injuries. The game featured a significant amount of penalties, hinting at the intensity expected in their upcoming playoff battle.