Edmonton has been shorthanded, with no Draisaitl, no McDavid, no Skinner...yet the Oilers continue to win in the past week, three in a row into this afternoon in LA. True, it's risky to go against the Kings at home (where they're 28-4-4 this season), but LA did recently lose one at Crypto.com to the Leafs. There are other factors at play, especially the crucial nature of this result for Edmonton, which pulls level with the Kings in the Pacific Division with a win; a loss, and the Kings have a clear path to the No. 2 Pacific slot and home-ice edge vs. the Oilers in their expected first-round matchup. Given LA's home record this season, Edmonton will be hellbent to do all it can to get the home edge. Cal Pickard's recent efforts in goal in place of Skinner have impressed, as he's won all three in this current Oilers win streak, all by 3-2 scores, including at Vegas on Tuesday, while stopping 73 of 79 shots (.924 saves) in the process. Play Oilers on Money Line