Kings blank Oilers 3-0, Kuemper records fifth shutout

The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Edmonton Oilers 3-0, with Kevin Fiala scoring his 30th goal of the season and Darcy Kuemper making 27 saves for his fifth shutout. Andrei Kuzmenko and Trevor Lewis also contributed goals, helping the Kings narrow the gap to just one point behind the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights. This victory was particularly significant for the Kings, as they could secure a playoff berth pending the outcome of the Golden Knights' game. The Oilers, who recently lost star player Leon Draisaitl to injury, were unable to maintain their previous winning streak of three games. Fiala and Adrian Kempe became the first Kings duo to each score 30 goals in a season since the 2007-08 season. Both teams are set to play again on Monday, with the Oilers visiting Anaheim and the Kings hosting Seattle.