Oilers Face Kings in Playoff Opener
Third Straight Year the Two Teams Meet in First Round
Edmonton Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings will face off in the opening round of the playoffs for the third straight year.
The Oilers, who finished the regular season with a record of 41-30-7, will have home-ice advantage in the series.
The Kings, who finished with a record of 44-27-7, are the defending Stanley Cup champions.
The series is expected to be a close one, as the two teams are evenly matched.
The Oilers are led by Connor McDavid, who is one of the best players in the NHL.
The Kings are led by Anze Kopitar, who is also one of the best players in the NHL.
The series is expected to be a physical one, as both teams are known for their hard-hitting style of play.
The first game of the series will be played in Edmonton on Wednesday, April 12.
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