The Los Angeles Kings claimed a dramatic 6-5 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in the first game of their playoff series, showcasing a thrilling match at Crypto.com Arena. The Kings surged to a 4-0 lead, with key goals from Phillip Danault, who scored the game-winner with just 41 seconds left, and contributions from Andrei Kuzmenko, Quinton Byfield, Adrian Kempe, and Kevin Fiala.

Despite a late comeback from the Oilers, including goals from Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid to tie the game, the Kings held on for the win. Notably, both Draisaitl and McDavid had missed significant time due to injuries but made impactful returns. The Kings, having historically struggled in the playoffs after strong starts, look to break that trend in this series.