Oilers and Kings Clash After Tough Weekends

Pacific Division Showdown at Crypto.com Arena

The Edmonton Oilers entered the game with a 28‑23‑8 record, while Los Angeles was 23‑20‑14. Both teams lost their previous matches and now face each other on Thursday, February 26 at 10:30 PM ET. The game can be watched on ESPN or streamed for free via Fubo.

Game Summary

• Edmonton struggled to maintain a two‑goal advantage against the Anaheim Ducks, dropping 6‑5 after returning from the Olympic break.
• Connor McDavid added two assists, and Matt Savoie scored a power‑play goal at 5:53 in the third period, giving Edmonton a brief 5‑4 lead.
• The Ducks tied the game shortly after and then took the win with a late goal.

• Other Oilers scorers included Jack Roslovic, Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins, Zach Hyman, and Evan Bouchard.

• Los Angeles faced a tough night in Vegas, losing 6‑4 to the Golden Knights for their fourth straight defeat.
• Quinton Byfield netted two goals, but the Kings allowed five in the third period.
• New arrival Artemi Panarin contributed two assists on his first game with Los Angeles, while Adrian Kempe and Brandt Clarke also scored.
• The Kings’ season is still on track, but the loss shows they need more consistency.

Key Players

• Connor Ingram posted a shutout with a .895 save percentage and 2.71 GAA.
• Darcy Kuemper holds a .900 save percentage and 2.59 GAA with two shutouts.

Absences & Outlook

• The Kings are missing Kevin Fiala, who had 18 goals and 40 points before a broken leg during the Olympics ended his season.
• The Oilers’ recent losses show they need to tighten defense, while Los Angeles will look to rebound and keep their playoff hopes alive.

Watch & Stream

Fans can catch the matchup live on ESPN or stream it for free with Fubo’s trial. The service offers all major NHL channels, including national broadcasts and local coverage. Regional restrictions may apply, so check availability in your area.