Oilers can’t punch own ticket to playoffs, lose 1-0 to Kings: Recap, Reaction and Highlights |
The Edmonton Oilers no longer control their fate to finish first in the Pacific Division.
On Saturday afternoon, the Oilers played their final road game of the season, ending a three-game road trip against the Los Angeles Kings. The low-scoring affair saw just one goal, as the Kings defeated the Oilers 1-0. Let’s take a look at what went on in this one.
For the fourth consecutive game, the Oilers allowed the first goal. Evan Bouchard received a pass from Mattias Ekholm at the point. Artemi Panarin put immediate pressure on the Oilers’ defender, forcing a turnover for a breakaway. He beat Connor Ingram with a forehand shot from the hash marks.
This game is best described as a cagey affair, a typical Kings’ game. There were plenty of hard hits and some chipiness, but not a whole lot of scoring through 40 minutes. Late in the second, the Kings had a couple of chances, but Ingram made two terrific saves, one with the blocker, one with........