The Oilers were less than 30 seconds away from taking Game 1 and beginning their first-round series up 1-0. The Kings had other ideas.
Los Angeles captain Anze Kopitar scored with 17 seconds left in regulation to force overtime before Alex Iafallo completed the comeback win with his game-winning tally in the extra frame, giving the Kings the early series lead.
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"It’s frustrating," Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl said on blowing a two-goal lead in the third period. "We’ve got to be more mature than that. We’ve got to lock that down."
Game 1 losses aren't exactly unfamiliar territory for Edmonton. The club has dropped its last six series-opening contests, including a loss in Game 1 last year to the Kings before winning the 2022 first-round matchup in seven games.
With Game 2 on deck tonight, it's a chance for the Oilers to rebound and even the series. Meanwhile, the Kings are in the driver's seat, looking to go up 2-0 before heading back to L.A. for Games 3 and 4.
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The Sporting News has all you need to know to watch Oilers vs. Kings Game 2.
What channel is Oilers vs. Kings Game 2 on?
- TV Channel (U.S.): ESPN
- TV Channel (Canada): Sportsnet, CBC, TVAS
- Live stream (U.S.): ESPN+, ESPN app, Fubo
- Live stream (Canada): SN NOW, CBC Gem, CBC Sports app
The Oilers vs. Kings Game 2 is set to air live in the United States on ESPN. Fans in Canada can watch the action on Sportsnet, CBC or TVA Sports for the French-speaking audience.
For those looking to live stream the game, ESPN+ and the ESPN app are options in the United States, in addition to Fubo, which carries all NHL playoff games on ESPN and has a free trial.
In Canada, streamers can watch the game through SN NOW, CBC Gem or the CBC Sports app.
Oilers vs. Kings Game 2 start time
- Date: Wednesday, April 19
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
The Oilers vs. Kings Game 2 puck drop is set for Wednesday, April 19 at 10 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. local time in Edmonton.
The game is being held at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alta.
Oilers vs. Kings Game 2 odds
- Puckline: Oilers -1.5 (+119) | Kings +1.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Oilers -230 | Kings +185
- O/U: 6.5
The Oilers enter Game 2 once again as the favorite at home against the Kings to start the first-round series. Edmonton failed to cover the puckline with its one-goal loss in Game 1.
Odds provided by Sports Interaction.
Oilers vs. Kings series schedule
| Date | Site | Time (ET) | TV/Result |
| Mon., April 17 | at Edmonton | FINAL | Kings 4, Oilers 3 (OT) |
| Wed., April 19 | at Edmonton | 10 p.m. | ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| Fri., April 21 | at Los Angeles | 10 p.m. | TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| Sun., April 23 | at Los Angeles | 9 p.m. | TBS, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| *Tue., April 25 | at Edmonton | TBD | TBD |
| *Sat. April 29 | at Los Angeles | TBD | TBD |
| *Mon., May 1 | at Edmonton | TBD | TBD |