Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings: preview, form and head-to-head

Edmonton Oilers
Los Angeles Kings

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Los Angeles Kings host Edmonton Oilers (NHL) on October 14, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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Matchup comparison

Recent form: Edmonton Oilers, 3-2 in the last 5 games against 0-5 for Los Angeles Kings.

Matchup to watch: Edmonton Oilers’ attack (index 182) against Los Angeles Kings’ defence (index 160).

Matchup to watch: Los Angeles Kings’ attack (index 96) against Edmonton Oilers’ defence (index 150).

Recent form: last 5

Edmonton Oilers: 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5, with 23 goals scored and 20 conceded.

Edmonton Oilers
Oct 3, 2026vs Seattle KrakenW3–1
Oct 2, 2026at Vancouver CanucksW9–7
Sep 30, 2026vs Vancouver CanucksL5–6
May 1, 2026 · last seasonat Anaheim DucksL2–5
Apr 29, 2026 · last seasonvs Anaheim DucksW4–1

Los Angeles Kings: 0 wins and 5 losses in the last 5, with 12 goals scored and 24 conceded.

Los Angeles Kings
Oct 7, 2026vs Florida PanthersL1–2
Oct 4, 2026at San Jose SharksL4–5
Oct 1, 2026at Colorado AvalancheL4–8
Apr 26, 2026 · last seasonvs Colorado AvalancheL1–5
Apr 24, 2026 · last seasonvs Colorado AvalancheL2–4

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 3 meetings on record, Edmonton Oilers won 1, Los Angeles Kings won 2.

Apr 11, 2026 · last seasonLos Angeles Kings1–0Edmonton Oilers
Feb 27, 2026 · last seasonLos Angeles Kings1–8Edmonton Oilers
Jan 11, 2026 · last seasonEdmonton Oilers3–4Los Angeles Kings

Season so far

Edmonton Oilers are 7th of 32 on win rate after 3 games (2-1).

Los Angeles Kings are 31st of 32 on win rate after 3 games (0-3).

#TeamPWLGoals
7Edmonton Oilers32117:14
31Los Angeles Kings3039:15

Team season model

  • Edmonton Oilers attack index 182: 82% more scoring per game than the league average.
  • Edmonton Oilers defence index 150: 50% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • Edmonton Oilers rate 15th of 32 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.
  • Los Angeles Kings attack index 96: 4% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Los Angeles Kings defence index 160: 60% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • Los Angeles Kings rate 28th of 32 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

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