Oilers and Kings Clash After Tough Weekends

The Edmonton Oilers entered the game with a 28‑23‑8 record, while Los Angeles was 23‑20‑14. Both teams lost their previous matches and now face each other at the Crypto. com Arena in a Pacific Division showdown. The game will kick off Thursday, February 26 at 10:30 PM ET and can be watched on ESPN or streamed for free via Fubo. Edmonton struggled to keep a two‑goal advantage against the Anaheim Ducks, dropping 6‑5 after returning from the Olympic break. Connor McDavid added two assists and Matt Savoie scored a power‑play goal at 5:53 in the third period, giving Edmonton a brief 5‑4 lead. The Ducks tied the game shortly after and then took the win with a late goal. Other Oilers scorers included Jack Roslovic, Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins, Zach Hyman and Evan Bouchard. Los Angeles faced a tough night in Vegas, losing 6‑4 to the Golden Knights for their fourth straight defeat. Quinton Byfield netted two goals, but the Kings allowed five in the third period. New arrival Artemi Panarin contributed two assists on his first game with Los Angeles, while Adrian Kempe and Brandt Clarke also scored. The Kings’ season is still on track, but the loss shows they need more consistency.Key players: Connor McDavid leads the Oilers with 34 goals and 98 points, while Leon Draisaitl adds 29 goals. Goalie Connor Ingram posted a shutout with a . 895 save percentage and 2. 71 GAA. For Los Angeles, Adrian Kempe tops the team with 21 goals and 48 points; Alex Laferriere and Quinton Byfield each have 13. Darcy Kuemper holds a . 900 save percentage and 2. 59 GAA with two shutouts. The Kings are missing Kevin Fiala, who had 18 goals and 40 points before a broken leg during the Olympics ended his season. The Oilers’ recent losses show they need to tighten defense, while Los Angeles will look to rebound and keep their playoff hopes alive. Fans can catch the matchup live on ESPN or stream it for free with Fubo’s trial. The service offers all major NHL channels, including national broadcasts and local coverage. Regional restrictions may apply, so check availability in your area.