Kings Erase 2-Goal Deficit in Third, Topple Oilers in OT

Kings Erase 2-Goal Deficit in Third, Topple Oilers in OT
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse battles with Los Angeles Kings centre Quinton Byfield (55) as Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) defends during the second period in game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on April 17, 2023. Walter Tychnowicz-USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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Alex Iafallo scored the overtime winner as the visiting Los Angeles Kings erased a two-goal, third-period deficit en route to a 4–3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, April 17, in the opening game of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.

Anze Kopitar scored once in a four-point outing and Adrian Kempe tallied two goals for the Kings, who were without a pair of key forwards in Kevin Fiala and Gabriel Vilardi due to injuries. Goaltender Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and Viktor Arvidsson collected two assists.