Oilers on verge of 2nd round after Game 5 win vs. Kings

The Edmonton Oilers are within reach of the second round after defeating the Los Angeles Kings 6-3 in Game 5 on Tuesday.

Stuart Skinner - who got the start after being pulled in the Oilers' Game 4 comeback victory - made 25 saves in the win as Edmonton took a 3-2 series lead.

Evander Kane opened the scoring before Leon Draisaitl tallied his league-leading sixth goal of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Brett Kulak added another in the first period for the Oilers, while Alex Iafallo and Adrian Kempe scored for the Kings in the five-goal first period.

The Oilers chased Joonas Korpisalo in the second period after the first of two Nick Bjugstad goals on the night. The Kings starter allowed four goals on 19 shots.

Pheonix Copley made six saves on eight shots in relief, allowing goals from Zach Hyman and Bjugstad. Quinton Byfield netted the first postseason marker of his career to get Los Angeles back within three.

After an extended three-day break, Game 6 takes place Saturday in California.

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