Oilers eliminate Kings with 5-4 win in Los Angeles

Kailer Yamamoto was the hero with his 1^st postseason goal with 3 minutes and 2 seconds remaining to secure the Edmonton Oilers victory against the Los Angeles Kings 5-4 at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, and clinch the 2^nd round in the Western Conference playoffs.

Kailer called series. ✔️ pic.twitter.com/ZTJFBfQESs

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) April 30, 2023

Klim Kostin notched twice and assisted as the Canadian franchise got rid of the LA team for the 2^nd season in a row. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl also netted as goalie Stuart Skinner made 40 saves.

The Oilers will play against the Vegas Golden Knights in a 2^nd round matchup. The NHL team from Canada beat 3 times and lost once from the Vegas team in the regular season, but Golden Knights clinched the 1^st place in the Pacific Division.

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THE OILERS ARE PLAYING LA BAMBA ALL THE WAY TO ROUND 2! 🎶 pic.twitter.com/MUobVcks2C

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 30, 2023

Kevin Fiala scored and assisted twice, Adrian Kempe and Sean Durzi also notched for the Kings, but the Los Angeles franchise lost for a 4^th straight year in the 1^st round.