LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quinton Byfield scored his second goal of the game with 1:41 remaining in overtime as the Los Angeles Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Saturday.
Byfield scored on a wrist shot from the right circle to give Los Angeles a win in its first of four regular-season games against Edmonton, which has knock the Kings out of the playoffs for three straight seasons.
Warren Foegele had a goal and two assists, Tanner Jeannot also scored and the Kings won their sixth straight home game. Darcy Kuemper made 24 stops.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a power-play goal, Kasperi Kapanen and Viktor Arvidsson also scored for the Oilers, who had their three-game winning streak halted. Stuart Skinner made 24 saves.
The Kings retooled in the offseason, bringing in Foegele and Jeannot with the idea of matching the physicality the Oilers showed in last season’s five-game first round exit. Playing on a line with Byfield, they helped Los Angeles by combining for seven points and a plus-7 rating.
Takeaways
Oilers: Edmonton dropped points for just the fifth time in 21 games when leading after two periods, dropping to 16-2-3.
Kings: The penalty kill has been a glaring weakness in LA’s postseason losses to the Oilers. They gave Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and company just two chances in the game.
Key moment
Jeannot took the puck away from Evan Bouchard in overtime by overpowering him along the wall, giving Los Angeles possession for the first time and forcing McDavid and Draisaitl to tire themselves out on defense.
Key stat
McDavid and Draisaitl are each on 10-game point streaks. For McDavid, it is his 16th point streak of at least 10 games, which is second to Wayne Gretzky (31) in NHL history.
Up Next
Both teams are back in action Sunday, with the Oilers visiting Anaheim and the Kings hosting Philadelphia.
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Last night’s game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Edmonton Oilers was an intense battle that went into overtime. With just 1 minute and 41 seconds left in the extra period, Quinton Byfield scored his second goal of the night, lifting the Kings past the Oilers with a final score of 4-3.
Byfield’s game-winning goal was a thrilling moment for Kings fans, as the 19-year-old forward showcased his skill and composure under pressure. The young star’s performance was a bright spot in an already exciting game that saw both teams fighting hard until the very end.
The victory was a much-needed one for the Kings, who are looking to climb up the standings and secure a playoff spot. With Byfield’s clutch goal and strong play throughout the game, the team is showing signs of progress and resilience as they continue to push for success this season.
Overall, it was a thrilling night of hockey that showcased the talent and determination of both teams. Congratulations to the Los Angeles Kings on their hard-fought victory, and a special shoutout to Quinton Byfield for his game-winning performance. Go Kings Go! #LAKings #NHL #Hockey #Byfield #GameWinner
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