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Edmonton Oilers defeat LA Kings 8-1 in NHL game

Key Points
  • Edmonton Oilers beat LA Kings 8-1 in NHL game at Crypto.com Arena.
  • Oilers end four-game losing streak; Kings fans chant for coach's firing.
  • Oilers move to second in Pacific Division; Kings are in fifth place.

com Arena in Los Angeles. The Oilers broke a four-game losing streak with the win, while the Kings suffered a second consecutive loss after the Olympic break. The arena was reportedly half-empty during the final ten minutes of the game, and fans chanted for the firing of Kings coach Jim Hiller.

For the Oilers, goals were scored by Ty Emberson, Vasilij Podkolzin, Andrew Mangiapane, Connor McDavid, Zach Hyman, Leon Draisaitl, and Jake Walman, who scored twice. Draisaitl had one goal and three assists, and Hyman had three points including a goal. The Kings' only goal was scored by Warren Foegele.

After the win, the Oilers moved into second place in the Pacific Division, while the Kings are in fifth place in the division. The Oilers next play the San Jose Sharks, and the Kings face the Calgary Flames.

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