Kings vs Oilers Prediction Game 6 NHL Playoffs 4/29
- Lm Tipster
- Apr 29, 2023, 5:04:55 AM
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Introduction
The Edmonton Oilers are traveling to crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA to play the Kings in Game 6 of the Western Conference playoffs on April 29, 2023. With the series score 3-2 in favor of the Oilers, both teams are fighting for a place in the second round of the playoffs. In this article, we will give you a comprehensive review of the teams' offense, defense, and injuries and explain why we believe that the Oilers will win the game and eliminate the Kings.
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Now, let's take a closer look at both teams.
Edmonton Oilers Offense vs. Los Angeles Kings Defense
The Oilers have one of the most potent offenses in the NHL, led by Connor McDavid, who has 64 goals and 89 assists in the regular season. McDavid is not only the top scorer of the Oilers, but he is also the best player in the league. He is supported by Leon Draisaitl, who has 44 goals and 70 assists, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who has 32 goals and 52 assists.
On the other hand, the Kings' defense is not as strong as the Oilers' offense. They allowed 3.10 goals per game in the regular season, which is not terrible, but it's not great either. The Kings' defense is led by Drew Doughty, who has been one of the best defensemen in the league for years. However, he is not as dominant as he used to be.
Los Angeles Kings Offense vs. Edmonton Oilers Defense
The Kings' offense is not as strong as the Oilers' offense, but they have some good players. Anze Kopitar is the Kings' top scorer with 28 goals and 46 assists, followed by Adrian Kempe, who has 41 goals and 25 assists. However, they will need more than that if they want to beat the Oilers.
The Oilers' defense is better than the Kings' defense. They allowed 3.12 goals per game in the regular season, which is not great, but it's better than the Kings' defense. The Oilers' defense is led by Darnell Nurse, who has been a key player for the Oilers this season. He has 11 goals and 31 assists, and he is also an excellent defender.
Injuries
The Oilers' Mattias Janmark is out for Game 6, which is a blow to their offense. The Kings' Arthur Kaliyev and Blake Lizotte are day-to-day, and their availability for the game is uncertain.
Prediction
While the Kings have played well this season, I believe that the Oilers will win this game and eliminate them from the playoffs. The Oilers have the best player in the league in Connor McDavid and they have been playing at a high level in this series. They have scored 22 goKinals in the five games so far and I believe they will continue their high-scoring ways in this game. Look for McDavid to have another big game and lead the Oilers to victory. My prediction is a 5-2 win for the Oilers.
Pick: Oilers ML
