Kings vs. Oilers: Game 4 – Whoa, What Just Happened?!
Okay, so the LA Kings and the Edmonton Oilers are going head-to-head in Game 4 of their playoff series at Rogers Place on April 26th, 2025, at 9:30 PM EST. The Kings are up 2-1, but Game 3? Let's just say it was… wild. The Oilers pulled off a stunning 7-4 comeback, completely flipping the script and injecting some serious life into their playoff hopes. This is going to be a HUGE game, so let’s dive in.
Game 3: A Wild Ride
Game 3 was a rollercoaster. The Kings were up 4-3 going into the third period. I mean, they practically *had* it. Then? Chaos. The Oilers scored four unanswered goals in the last seven minutes. Seriously, four. Evander Kane's controversial goal tied it up, and ten seconds later, BAM! Evan Bouchard’s power-play goal gave them the lead. Honestly, who saw that coming? After that, Connor McDavid and Connor Brown added empty-netters to seal the deal. It was…intense. While Kings forwards like Adrian Kempe, Kevin Fiala, Drew Doughty, and Trevor Moore all got on the board, their defense just couldn't hold back Edmonton's late-game onslaught. The Oilers' offensive firepower, especially McDavid, Draisaitl, Bouchard, and Kane, was just too much to handle.
The Kings: Strengths & Weaknesses
The Kings had a pretty solid regular season, finishing with a 48-25-9 record. Their offense, led by Adrian Kempe (73 points) and Anze Kopitar (67 points), was consistently putting up three or more goals in most of their games. But here's the thing: Darcy Kuemper's goaltending has been a bit inconsistent. He struggled in Games 1 and 3, and that’s a worry. Their defense was amazing during the regular season – second in goals and shots against – but can they really shut down Edmonton’s high-powered offense? That’s the million-dollar question.
The Oilers: A Tale of Two Teams
The Oilers finished the regular season at 48-29-5. Their offense? Unstoppable. Leon Draisaitl with 106 points and Connor McDavid with 100 – need I say more? Game 3 proved their offensive potential, even with some early-season chemistry hiccups due to injuries. Their goaltending's been a bit up and down, but Game 3 showed what they can do when their offense is clicking. Their defense isn't as dominant as the Kings', though. They need a serious improvement to avoid another high-scoring slugfest.
My Predictions for Game 4
Full-Game Side Bet: The series shifts back to Rogers Place, and the Oilers are desperate. Home-ice advantage is a big deal. I'm leaning towards the Oilers here. Prediction: Edmonton Oilers Moneyline (-140).
Full-Game Total Pick: Given how the first three games went, I'm thinking another high-scoring affair is in the cards. Prediction: Over 6 goals.
