The Los Angeles Kings take on the Edmonton Oilers at the Rogers Place this Monday. The puck drop is scheduled to take place at 9:30 PM EST.
The Kings (24-11-5) were looking strong and confident to climb to second place over the last few games as they went on a five-game winning run prior to losing against the Calgary Flames in their most recent outing. The Oilers (26-13-3), meanwhile, look to have bounced back from their defeat against the Penguins by winning their most recent game against the Blackhawks.
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers game info
- Date: Monday, Jan. 13
- Time: 9:30 p.m. EST
- Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton
- TV Broadcast: SNW, TVAS, FDSNW
- Live Streaming US: ESPN+
- Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
- Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv
Los Angeles Kings game preview
The Kings will be gutted with their most recent defeat against the Flames as they were aiming to get level on points with the Oilers heading into the clash against them. The Kings have played two games less than the Oilers as things stand as they aim to get a victory against the side and overtake them in the league.
Los Angeles Kings injuries
Joel Edmundson and Drew Doughty are both currently sidelined for the Kings due to their ongoing injury concerns.
Edmonton Oilers game preview
The Oilers were on a fantastic run themselves before losing away to the Pittsburgh Penguins in their penultimate game. Their most recent away outing against the Chicago Blackhawks looked challenging from the off but they managed to get a victory with a scoreline of 4-3.
Edmonton Oilers injuries
Evander Kane is currently the only player injured for the Oilers due to his ongoing injury. The return date for the winger is scheduled to be in the first quarter of this year.
Kings and Oilers key players
Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe have put forth a fantastic partnership this season, scoring 79 points so far. Kopitar leads the points charts with 40 points as Kempe closely follows him with 39.
Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid continue to impress for the Oilers this season, recording 121 points between them. Draisaitl leads the line with 63 points as McDavid closely follows him with 58.