Oilers Close Out Kings for Western First Round Victory

Dominant Draisaitl Leads the Way

A Recap of the Intense Series

In a hard-fought Western First Round matchup, the Edmonton Oilers emerged victorious over the Los Angeles Kings, advancing to the second round of the 2023 NHL Playoffs. The Oilers, who could have faced either the Kings or the Vegas Golden Knights in the first round, ultimately faced the Kings, who had given them a tough battle in last year's postseason.

Throughout the series, Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl continued to show why he's one of the league's most dominant players, leading the team in points. His exceptional playmaking and sniping ability proved to be a major factor in Edmonton's success.