Blake Lizotte isn't a physically imposing force, but his role as a grinder embodies the approach the Kings are taking in hopes of defeating the Oilers.

Blake Lizotte isn't a physically imposing force, but his role as a grinder embodies the approach the Kings are taking in hopes of defeating the Oilers.

After a regular season that started and finished in record-setting fashion, the Kings find themselves just a loss away from bowing out of the playoffs.

Evan Bouchard scores on a power play and goaltender Stuart Skinner makes 33 saves to lead the Oilers to a 1-0 victory over the Kings in Game 4.

Although Edmonton has dominated play in stretches, the Kings will look to make adjustments that can even the best-of-seven series on Sunday.

Zach Hyman and Leon Draisaitl each score two goals to help lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 6-1 win over the Kings and a 2-1 playoff series lead.

Anze Kopitar scores 2:07 into the extra period of Game 2 as the Kings defeat Edmonton to even their first-round series.

In Game 1 on Monday, the Kings' penalty kill produced only self-inflicted wounds, allowing the Oilers to score three times in a 7-4 Edmonton win.

The Kings come out flat and fall behind early on their way to a Game 1 first-round loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

The Kings and Oilers aren't "Original Six" teams, but they've established a rivalry decades in the making forged by NHL stars and playoff showdowns.