Connor McDavid's 3-point first period propels Oilers past winless LA Kings 4-1 for 5th straight win

TRENDINGRays tie up GuardiansUSWNT draws vs. SpainFantasy Football Rankings for Week 6Champions League resultsFantasy Basketball Draft KitStory byStory byConnor McDavid's 3-point first period propels Oilers past winless LA Kings 4-1 for 5th straight winGREG BEACHAMWed, October 14, 2026 at 5:21 AM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesOilers’ New-Look Top Line Is Putting Up Absurd NumbersVasily Podkolzin’s seamless chemistry with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl has yielded an 8-0 scoring margin, transforming Edmonton’s top line into the NHL’s most terrifying offensive juggernaut. Can the Oilers keep this trio together?The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersOilers vs Kings Prediction, Picks, NHL Odds for Tuesday, October 13Oilers vs Kings prediction, including picks and NHL odds for Tuesday, October 13.Action NetworkOilers vs Kings Game Preview: Kings Looking to Bounce BackIt's frozen frenzy in the NHL today and the Kings are looking to get their 1st win of the season.The Hockey News - Los Angeles KingsAdvertisementAdvertisementA Time to Give Thanks: Oilers Fans Name Reasons Behind a Hot StartFrom Mike Babcock’s systematic overhaul to Evan Bouchard’s Norris-caliber play, Edmonton faithful credit a revitalized locker room and rested superstars for the team’s scorching start to the season.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersPospisil's tiebreaking third-period goal pushes Flames to first win of the season, 4-2 over Ducks(AP) — Martin Pospisil scored the tiebreaking goal with 4:22 left, Yegor Sharangovich added an empty-netter with 1:22 remaining and the Calgary Flames beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Tuesday night.Adam Klapka and Aydar Suniev added goals, and Dustin Wolf stopped 22 of 24 shots as the Flames (1-5) won for the first time this season.Associated PressHyman Returns, But Who Goes Down?Zach Hyman is expected to return to the Edmonton Oilers lineup tonight against the Los Angeles Kings, however, it is unclear where the 34-year-old fits into a team that's won four straight games.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersWinnipeg Jets Coach Scott Arniel Made Strong Claim About Kyle ConnorKyle Connor recently hit the 700-game milestone with the Winnipeg Jets. But that wasn’t the only milestone he hit.The Jets may have suffered their first blowout loss of the season on Friday night, but it didn’t come without Connor making headlines. Connor kept the Jets from suffering their first shutout loss of the season when […] The post Winnipeg Jets Coach Scott Arniel Made Strong Claim About Kyle Connor appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYOilers Hit With Injury Setback on Zach Hyman?Despite thinking they’d have the veteran forward in the lineup on Tuesday night, Zach Hyman will not be playing with the Edmonton Oilers as they take on a division rival in the Los Angeles Kings.When asked if there was any update on Hyman and his availability, Oilers head coach Mike Babcock responded, “No, they told […] The post Oilers Hit With Injury Setback on Zach Hyman? appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYBlackhawks’ Connor Bedard opens up on former No. 1 pick’s major impact on himConnor Bedard has had plenty of voices in his ear since the Chicago Blackhawks made him the face of the franchise , but few understood his situation quite like Taylor Hall. Hall, the first overall pick by the Edmonton Oilers in 2010, joined the Blackhawks in a trade from the Boston Bruins in June 2023, the same summer Chicago selected Bedard with […] The post Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard opens up on former No. 1 pick’s major impact on him appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPoints4 best bets for NHL’s Frozen FrenzyFour best bets for the NHL's fourth annual Frozen Frenzy.The Big LeadGolden Knights Pull Away From Predators With Dominant Third Period In 5-2 WinMinnesota with a 5-2 win at Nashville, getting goals from five players. William Karlsson scored the winner, Trevor Connelly and Brett Howden fueled a third-period surge, and Adin Hill delivered 25 saves, including a crucial penalty-shot stop.The Hockey News - Las Vegas Golden KnightsMason McTavish Has Nailed His First Impression in St. LouisThe 2026-27 season hasn’t started perfectly for the St. Louis Blues, but early returns on their biggest offseason move make this team look promising. A first impression is a lasting one, and Mason McTavish has already endeared himself to Blues fans. Traded at the 2026 NHL Draft for picks No. 15 (Detroit) and 29 (Colorado […] The post Mason McTavish Has Nailed His First Impression in St. Louis appeared first on The Lead.The LeadNHL Frozen Frenzy full 2026 scheduleStar returns, milestones and storylines galore in the NHL's busiest night.The Big LeadDarnell Nurse's Oilers Reunion Offered Glimpse Of Fresh Start With Sharks, Old Feud ReignitedSaturday was the first chance for Darnell Nurse to take on his former Edmonton Oilers teammates since he was traded, and it gave fans an opportunity to see that the 31-year-old is making the most of his new opportunity.The Hockey NewsAlexis Lafreniere scores twice as Rangers beat Lightning 4-1NEW YORK (AP) — Alexis Lafreniere scored twice and Dylan Garand made 25 saves as the New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight home win.Will Cuylle and Mika Zibanejad also scored for the Rangers, who snapped Tampa Bay’s four-game winning streak.Associated PressWilliam Karlsson has go-ahead goal and Golden Knights beat Predators 5-2 for 3-1 road record(AP) — William Karlsson scored for the second straight game to put Vegas ahead, and the Golden Knights beat the Nashville Predators 5-2 on Tuesday night.Playing a night after losing 4-2 at Minnesota to stop a four-game skid, the Golden Knights (6-2) improved to 3-1 on the road this season.Associated PressOilers Trade Pitch Lands Flyers’ $70 Million Forward in EdmontonWith the Philadelphia Flyers’ disastrous start to the 2026-27 NHL season, rumors and speculation surrounding everyone on the roster are at an all-time high, and that includes forward Travis Konecny, who could be traded as a result of the very poor start. Konecny carries a no-trade clause in his 8-year, $70 million contract with an […] The post Oilers Trade Pitch Lands Flyers’ $70 Million Forward in Edmonton appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYColorado Avalanche Prepare For The Dallas Stars Without Cale MakarThe Colorado Avalanche are set to open a back-to-back series against their biggest divisional rivals, the Dallas Stars. The first game will be in Dallas, whileColorado Avalanche On SIStars' Jake Oettinger Named NHL's Second Star of the Week After Two ShutoutsThe Minnesota native fueled a dominant week in Dallas, surrendering a lone goal across three starts and anchoring a nearly 189-minute shutout streak for the white-hot Stars.The Hockey News - Dallas Stars