The Edmonton Oilers are four points back in the Pacific Division race following a 6-4 loss against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on Tuesday.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had two goals, Milan Lucic and Darnell Nurse scored and Cam Talbot made 21 saves for the Oilers (44-26-9), who are chasing the Anaheim Ducks for first place in the Pacific. Anaheim won 3-1 against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.
Oilers lose ground in Pacific race
Four points back of first place with loss to Kings
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