Kings rally with late goal stuns Oilers in Game 1

April 22, 2025, 1:20 am

In a dramatic first-round NHL playoff clash, the Los Angeles Kings overcame a staggering four‐goal deficit against the Edmonton Oilers. Phillip Danault’s last-second goal clinched a thrilling 6-5 win, quashing one of the Oilers’ unforgettable comeback attempts. The rollercoaster finish left fans both shocked and relieved.

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globalnews.ca / Kings score last-minute winner in 6-5 opening win over Oilers

Phillip Danault scored his second goal with 42 seconds to play, and the Los Angeles Kings blew a four-goal lead before rallying for a 6-5 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in the opener of the clubs’ fourth consecutive first-round playoff series Monday night. “Connor and Leon made some really...

cbc.ca / Kings hold off Oilers to earn 6-5 win in Game 1

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edmontonjournal.com / Heartbreaking finish ruins Edmonton Oilers miracle comeback in Game 1

Do you believe in miracles? Neither do the Los Angeles Kings. So they shut Edmonton’s stunning comeback attempt dead in its tracks Monday. After letting a 5-2 lead deteriorate into a 5-5 tie on last-minute goals from Zach Hyman and Connor McDavid, the Kings spoiled one of the greatest rallies in...

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