BREAKING: The LA Kings Get a Massive Boost to Their Lineup Ahead of Game 2 vs Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers have been dealt a severe blow as they announced that forward Mattias Janmark may be out for the entire first round of the NHL playoffs series against the LA Kings. Janmark's absence will leave a significant gap in the Oilers' penalty kill, which he played a vital role in.
To make matters worse for the Oilers, the Kings are set to receive a huge boost to their offense with the return of Gabe Vilardi. Vilardi, who was tied for fourth on the Kings with 23 goals in the regular season, is a key player for the Kings and will undoubtedly make an impact in the series.
The Oilers will need to regroup quickly and find a way to compensate for Janmark's absence while also figuring out how to contain the dangerous Kings offense. It's a tough challenge, but the Oilers will need to rise to the occasion if they hope to come out on top in the series.
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Will the Oilers be able to come back and defeat the LA Kings? |
Yes | 186 | 86.9 % |
No | 28 | 13.1 % |
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