It was just a matter of time and now it's official. The Kings aren't making the playoffs. Edmonton is going to the playoffs after an 11-season absence. The Oilers are only two points behind the Ducks for first place in the Pacific Division.

So the Oilers are the team with the motivation. Edmonton has won five in a row and will be rested having last played on Saturday. LA is 2-11 the past 13 times playing an above .500 opponent.

The Oilers have been sparked by superstar Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, both of whom have 10-game point streaks going. The Oilers have scored three or more goals in seven of their last 10 games. They've notched a mind-boggling seven goals in three of those games during this span.

The Kings' offense, not strong to begin, has gone into hibernation. The Kings have managed to break the two-goal barrier only twice in their last 11 games. LA also is going to have to deal with hot goalie Cam Talbot, who has stopped 88 of 93 shots during his last three games.

Talbot has been tremendous, too, against the Kings posting a 3-0 mark with a 0.67 goals-against-average in his last three outings versus the Kings.