Trevor Moore scores in overtime as Kings defeat Oilers to retake series lead
to improvise on the fly. Lizotte, who’s generously listed on the roster as 5 foot 9, took several hits from the big, physical Oilers during the first two games at Rogers Place and apparently came out the worse for wear. Forward Arthur Kaliyev, who often seemed lost and overmatched in Game 2, also came out of the lineup.
McLellan created a fourth line of Jaret Anderson-Dolan, Rasmus Kupari, and beefy winger Zack MacEwen, with MacEwen undoubtedly added to the mix to counteract the Oilers’ relentless physicality. Edmonton outhit the Kings 50-49 in the Kings’ overtime victory in Game 1 and outhit the Kings 60-48 in winning game Game 2. The Kings again were without winger Kevin Fiala, who missed the first two games because of an undisclosed injury.
McDavid told reporters Friday morning he looked forward to playing alongside Kane, who had 16 goals and 28 points, 53 penalty minutes and 124 hits in 41 regular-season games. Adding physicality to their plentiful finesse was a successful formula for the Oilers, who ended the regular season with nine straight wins and points in each of their last 15 games and pushed past the Kings to finish second in the Pacific Division and earn home-ice advantage.
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