Los Angeles vs Edmonton Prediction 27 April 2024

Los Angeles unexpectedly took the last game, so they head back to home ice with the series tied at 1-1. Fans at the “Crypto.com Arena” will provide their hockey players with the necessary support, making it difficult for Edmonton to take the lead again. Although the Oilers are still considered the favorites.

Thanks to a double by Adrian Kempe, Los Angeles quickly took the lead in the second game and got a comfortable scenario for themselves. They couldn't hold the victory in regulation time, but in overtime, Anze Kopitar made his mark, and the series was tied. Jim Hiller's charges can only be praised for giving the favorite a fight and bringing intrigue to this confrontation for hockey fans.

Edmonton confidently dealt with the opponent in the first game, and in the second game, the Oilers also had a game advantage, however, the scoreboard obligated them to it. Chris Nobloch’s team showed character by pushing the game into overtime, but defensive problems combined with goalkeeper Skinner's mistakes didn’t allow them to count on a victory.

Projected lineups:

Los Angeles: Talbot – Doughty, Anderson – Kempe, Kopitar, Lafreniere

Edmonton: Skinner – Bouchard, Ekholm – Hyman, McDavid, Henrik

The hosts will be without backup goalkeeper Copley. The guests will be unable to count on Klefbom and Smith.

In the second game, Edmonton revealed serious issues in defense and in goalkeeping. There's a feeling that on their home ice, Los Angeles might take advantage of this again. We believe that the hosts won’t lose in regulation time.