Oilers Beat Kings 4–2 in Game 2 to Tie First-Round Series

Los Angeles Kings' Anze Kopitar, left, is stopped by Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) during the first period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Edmonton, Alberta, on April 19, 2023. Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP

EDMONTON, Alberta—Klim Kostin broke a tie at 2:20 of the third period and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4–2 on Wednesday night, April 19, in Game 2 to tie the first-round Western Conference playoff series.

Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists to help Edmonton rebound from a 4–3 overtime loss in the opener. Derek Ryan and Evander Kane—into an empty net—also scored for the Oilers.