Team Records:
Oilers: 16 - 6 - 0 (32 pts)
Kings: 9 - 9 - 4 (23 pts)
Kings Notes:
In the nine Kings wins this season the team has averaged 3.8 goals per game. In the 13 losses (including extra time), the Kings have averaged 1.9 goals per game.
Defenseman Alexander Edler recorded his 100th career NHL goal in Thursday's game against the Calgary Flames. Through 22 games this season, Edler has tallied 10 points (1-9=10). At the age of 35, he is on pace for 37 points this season (which would tie for the third highest point total of his career).
Oilers Notes:
The Oilers power-play ranks first in the NHL, clicking at a 35.3% rate and have the leagues second test penalty kill unit clicking at a 88.4% rate.
The Oliers rank third in the NHL in goals per game (3.77).
Leon Draisaitl leads the NHL in goals (21) and points. (43).
Who to Watch:
Alex Iafallo, who scored his ninth goal of the season on Thursday against the Calgary Flames. That ninth goal is good for the team lead, breaking the tie with captain Anze Kopitar.
Connor McDavid, who leads the NHL in assists (26) and ranks second in points (42). In his 20 career games against the Kings, McDavid has tallied 26 points (9-17=26) with a -4 plus/minus.
