The Edmonton Oilers rolled into Los Angeles on April 23, 2025, ready to light the lamp and maybe the Hollywood sign while they were at it. Unfortunately, the only thing getting lit was the Kings’ scoreboard — repeatedly.
It was a 6-2 royal beatdown, and no, that’s not a typo. The Kings looked like they were filming Fast & Furious 12: Breakaway Boogaloo out there.
The Oilers came out with Connor McDavid skating like he drank five Red Bulls and forgot to blink. But even the hockey wizard couldn’t cast enough spells to stop LA from going full Game of Thrones.
Leon Draisaitl tried to Drai his best (see what we did there?), but the Kings were just built different. Their defense turned into a medieval wall, and the Oilers offense bounced off like Nerf pucks.
Every time Edmonton thought they had momentum, the Kings replied with, “That’s cute,” and scored another one.
At one point, a Kings player scored so fast, even the replay guy missed it. Pretty sure someone in the arena still thinks it was a glitch in the Matrix.
Meanwhile, Oilers fans were in group therapy by the second period, asking themselves, “Is this still the playoffs or did we switch to preseason pranks?”
Jack Campbell looked like he was trying to stop beach balls with a spaghetti strainer — no shade, just facts.
By the third period, even the Zamboni was sighing.
This wasn’t just a win; it was a statement. The Kings didn’t just take the W, they gift-wrapped it in gold and tossed in a free hat trick of humiliation.
Social media was on fire. Oilers Twitter went from “We want the Cup!” to “We want a hug.”
Kings fans? They were moonwalking in their jerseys, sipping victory like it was fine wine aged in Edmonton’s tears.
Of course, it’s just one game, but this one stung more than a slap shot to the shin without padding.
Let’s be honest — Oilers looked like they were still loading, and the Kings were already streaming in 4K.
So what’s next? Redemption or another episode of “Oops, We Did It Again: Oilers Edition”?
Either way, buckle up. The playoffs are just getting started, and the drama is thicker than goalie pads in January.
Edmonton’s got some soul-searching to do — preferably somewhere that doesn’t involve being outscored 6-2.
The Kings? They’ll be polishing their crowns and probably watching replays on loop for a little postgame ASMR.
Next round’s on deck, and the Oilers better show up with fire — not just fumes.
Until then, LA reigns supreme, and Edmonton’s just trying to remember where the net is.
Who said the Stanley Cup Playoffs aren’t entertaining? Comedy, heartbreak, and chaos — all in one rink.
Stay tuned, hockey fans. The scriptwriters clearly aren’t done yet.