Edmonton Oilers
Current season record
9–2–2 · 20 pts
Wins–losses–overtime losses · 2026-27
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at New York Islanders
Game Analysis →Team information checked Oct 29, 2026.
Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings — Saturday, December 28, 2024 Game Analysis
Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings at crypto.com Arena. Final/OT.
Game Analysis
crypto.com Arena
- USFDSNW
- CanadaSportsnet, TVA Sports
LAK
EDM
- Kasperi Kapanen (5)
- PPRyan Nugent-Hopkins (7)
- Viktor Arvidsson (4)
Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Game Summary — Saturday, December 28, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Initial summary · A fuller recap will replace this when published.
Los Angeles Kings defeated Edmonton Oilers 4–3 in overtime. The game was played at crypto.com Arena.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Game Analysis — Saturday, December 28, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Los Angeles Kings paired the victory with a 29–27 advantage in shots on goal, accounting for 51.8% of the two teams’ combined shots. That gives the result support beyond the scoreline: the winning side also put more attempts on target. Shot totals alone do not show the quality of those chances or how the balance changed while either team was protecting a lead.
Edmonton Oilers converted 1 of 2 power plays (50.0%); Los Angeles Kings converted 0 of 1 power plays (0.0%). Los Angeles Kings overcame a 1-goal disadvantage in power-play scoring, so its winning edge came from goals recorded outside the power play. Those goals can include even-strength, shorthanded and empty-net situations.
Hockey in 60’s interpretation of verified game statistics, highlighting meaningful differences and what they suggest about the result. Comparisons describe this game, not season averages. Source: ESPN game statistics.
Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Official Game Highlights — Saturday, December 28, 2024
Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Game Statistics — Saturday, December 28, 2024
| Statistic | Edmonton Oilers | Los Angeles Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 27 | 29 |
| Power-play goals | 1 | 0 |
| Power-play opportunities | 2 | 1 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 50.0 | 0.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 45.9 | 54.1 |
| Hits | 13 | 25 |
| Blocked shots | 11 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 18 |
| Penalty minutes | 2 | 4 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
Los Angeles Kings won 4–3 at crypto.com Arena.
Who scored
- Kasperi Kapanen Goal (5) Wrist Shot, assists: Connor Brown (9), Ty Emberson (4)
- Quinton Byfield Goal (7) Wrist Shot, assists: Warren Foegele (10), Brandt Clarke (17)
- Warren Foegele Goal (10) Wrist Shot, assists: Jordan Spence (9), Quinton Byfield (10)
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Goal (7) Wrist Shot, assists: Connor McDavid (35), Zach Hyman (7)
- Viktor Arvidsson Goal (4) Wrist Shot, assists: Vasily Podkolzin (9), Leon Draisaitl (29)
- Tanner Jeannot Goal (5) Tip-In, assists: Jordan Spence (10), Warren Foegele (11)
- Quinton Byfield Goal (8) Wrist Shot, assists: Phillip Danault (15), Adrian Kempe (17)
Goalies
- Stuart Skinner stopped 25 of 29 for Edmonton Oilers.
- Darcy Kuemper stopped 24 of 27 for Los Angeles Kings.
Quinton Byfield Goal (8) Wrist Shot, assists: Phillip Danault (15), Adrian Kempe (17) That made the score 3–4 in the OT, and Los Angeles Kings stayed ahead.