Skinner shines as Oilers grab 3-1 lead over Kings

Stuart Skinner stole the show in Los Angeles on Sunday night, making 33 saves in a 1-0 victory to help give the Edmonton Oilers a 3-1 series lead over the Kings.

Skinner's shutout was the first of his playoff career. He entered Game 4 with an .890 save percentage in the series after posting a .905 clip in 59 regular-season outings.

Evan Bouchard notched the game's only goal, a power-play tally 11 minutes into the second period.

The Kings put forth a strong effort to try and even the series, outshooting the Oilers 33-13 while controlling 64.52% of scoring chances and 74.86% of expected goals at five-on-five, according to Natural Stat Trick.

Edmonton's quiet offensive night came after the team scored a combined 17 goals in the opening three games of the playoffs.

The Oilers can end the series with a win on home ice Wednesday night. They've eliminated the Kings in each of the past two postseasons.

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