{"id":467899,"date":"2025-05-01T09:41:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T13:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=467899"},"modified":"2025-05-01T09:41:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T13:41:03","slug":"nhl-predictions-playoffs-edition-los-angeles-kings-vs-edmonton-oilers-game-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/05\/01\/nhl-predictions-playoffs-edition-los-angeles-kings-vs-edmonton-oilers-game-6\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions (Playoffs Edition): Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Game 6"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions (Playoffs Edition). Each day, our writers here at\u00a0Last Word on Hockey<\/em> look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the Los Angeles Kings<\/a> taking on the Edmonton Oilers<\/a>. Don\u2019t forget to check out more\u00a0NHL Predictions<\/a>,\u00a0as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions: Western Conference, First Round, Game 6<\/h2>\n

Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers<\/h3>\n

Series:<\/strong> Kings 2 – 3 Oilers<\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> ESPN, CBC, SN, TVAS2, FDSNW<\/p>\n

After storming back to even the series at two apiece, the Edmonton Oilers took their first series lead in Game 5 with a gritty 3\u20131 win at home. Calvin Pickard<\/a> once again held the fort, stopping 21 of 22 shots, while Mattias Janmark<\/a> broke the third-period deadlock to give Edmonton control. The Kings, meanwhile, are now staring down elimination<\/a> in hostile territory and will need their stars to step up if they want to avoid a fourth straight first-round loss to the Oilers.<\/p>\n

Kings Hope to Force Game 7 with Urgency and Discipline<\/strong><\/h3>\n

After winning the first two games of the series with six goals apiece, Los Angeles has gone cold, managing just one goal in Game 5. Andrei Kuzmenko<\/a> provided the lone tally, but L.A.’s top guns\u2014including Kevin Fiala<\/a> and Anze Kopitar<\/a>\u2014have gone quiet at the worst time. Darcy Kuemper<\/a> gave them a chance in Game 5 with 43 saves, but the team was outshot 46\u201322 and rarely generated high-danger chances. To extend the series, the Kings must clean up their exits and avoid getting hemmed in, especially during the third period. Returning to a more structured defensive approach\u2014and rediscovering a spark on the power play\u2014are musts if they hope to steal one in Edmonton.<\/p>\n

Oilers One Win Away from Moving On<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Edmonton has flipped the series on its head with three consecutive wins powered by improved defending and timely goals. Leon Draisaitl<\/a> continues to dominate, adding an assist in Game 5 to reach 10 points in the series. Connor McDavid<\/a> chipped in his usual playmaking brilliance, while Evan Bouchard<\/a> logged another 26+ minute night, anchoring the back end. But perhaps the biggest story has been Pickard in net\u2014stepping in for Stuart Skinner<\/a>, he\u2019s posted a .915 save percentage since Game 4. The Oilers have also suffocated the Kings in the third period, outscoring them 8\u20130 over the last three games. Now back at Rogers Place, they\u2019ll aim to close it out in front of their home crowd.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions: Game 6<\/h3>\n
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The Kings didn\u2019t claw their way to a 2\u20130 series lead just to go quietly. While the past three games have exposed some cracks, this is still a veteran team with the structure and experience to push back. Darcy Kuemper\u2019s Game 5 performance\u201443 saves under relentless pressure\u2014showed he can steal a game, and now the onus is on the skaters in front of him to rise to the moment. Expect Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe<\/a> to lead the way, while the power play finds a spark against an Oilers penalty kill that hasn\u2019t been fully tested. With their season on the line and pride at stake, the Kings play their most complete game yet and force a Game 7.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Prediction: Kings win 4\u20132<\/em><\/p>\n

Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n

We round out NHL Predictions with some prop bets of the night. The last game was rough for prop bets. Looking to get back on track here. We’re gonna back our prediction and suggest Kings moneyline (+136). The Kings offense is going when Adrian Kempe is going, so consider his anytime goal (+170). Anze Kopitar isn’t going to let his team go quietly. Take a look at his 2+ points line (+350). (Postseason record: 9-7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Main Photo: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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