Kings Battle Oilers: Live Updates for February 26 Matchup
The Los Angeles Kings faced off against the Edmonton Oilers on February 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. This highly anticipated matchup highlighted both teams’ competitive spirit as they vied for crucial points in the standings.
Kings vs. Oilers: Game Overview
The game began with some rapid scoring. In the first period, the Oilers quickly took the lead:
- Ty Emberson scored for Edmonton at 7:25, assisted by Jack Roslovic and Matt Savoie.
- Vasily Podkolzin followed just under a minute later, netting the second goal at 8:19, with assists from Andrew Mangiapane and Darnell Nurse.
- Warren Foegele managed to put the Kings on the scoreboard at 12:15, assisted by Joel Edmundson.
Second Period Highlights
The second period saw a more dominant performance by the Oilers:
- Andrew Mangiapane scored again for Edmonton at 2:59, assisted by Zach Hyman and Mattias Ekholm.
- Connor McDavid added another at 4:58, also assisted by Hyman and Ekholm.
- Zach Hyman scored again on a power play at 8:44, with assists from Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard.
- Leon Draisaitl extended the lead with another power play goal just 31 seconds into the period.
- Jake Walman found the back of the net twice within a few minutes, scoring at 5:24 and again at 7:36.
Player Stats and Contributions
As of 81:15 left in the third period, the shot totals stood at:
- Los Angeles Kings – 22 shots
- Edmonton Oilers – 37 shots
Power play performance was a key element:
- Los Angeles Kings: 0 for 2
- Edmonton Oilers: 2 for 3
Looking Ahead
As the Kings’ lineup featured notable players like Anze Kopitar and Connor McDavid for the Oilers, both teams are working hard to secure their postseason positioning. Fans can catch the latest updates on this thrilling game through ESPN and the LA Kings App.
