Kings Surge Past Oilers 6-2, Lead Series 2-0

The Los Angeles Kings have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in their first-round NHL playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers, highlighted by a dominant 6-2 win in Game 2. Adrian Kempe has emerged as the series' standout, leading all playoff scorers with seven points in two games and consistently excelling against Edmonton in postseason matchups. The Kings' revitalized power play has been a key factor, producing five goals over the two games after being the weakest among playoff teams in the regular season. Despite efforts from Oilers stars Leon Draisaitl and Viktor Arvidsson, the Oilers' defensive struggles were exposed, and Connor McDavid was held scoreless. The Kings' blend of physical play, depth scoring, and Kempe's elevated performance has left the Oilers searching for answers as the series shifts to Edmonton. This marks the first time in four years of this playoff rivalry that Los Angeles heads into Game 3 with a 2-0 advantage.