The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 6-1 in Game 3 of their first round series on Friday night.
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The Oilers took a 2-1 lead in the series.
The Kings lacked discipline in the game and it proved costly. The Oilers scored three of their goals with the man advantage, including two goals in the third period.
Zach Hyman and Leon Draisaitl both scored two goals in the victory. Connor McDavid and Evander Kane scored their first goals of the series, and goalkeeper Stuart Skinner made 27 saves.
Defenseman Drew Doughty scored the Kings’ only goal. Cam Talbot blocked 35 shots.
The Oilers quickly took control of the duel, leading 3-0 after 20 minutes of play.
McDavid made it 3-0 by scoring on a power play with 1:26 left in the period.
Doughty found the back of the net early in the second period, but Kane responded just over two minutes later to give the Oilers a three-goal lead at 7:39 of play.
