In a thrilling Game 2 of their series, the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 in overtime, tying the series at 1-1. The decisive goal was scored by Anze Kopitar at 2:06 of overtime, who executed a high glove shot on Oilers' goalie Skinner during a partial break. The game, which extended into overtime after ending tied at four, showcased a significant improvement from the Kings compared to their first game. The series will continue with Game 3 in Los Angeles.
WHAT A GAME! 🔥 THE KINGS (+160) TAKE GAME 2 IN OVERTIME! ✅ LAK +1.5 ✅ O 6.5 https://t.co/pFU9MHiTWA
Certainly a better performance than game 1, but there’s still a lot of work to be done if the #LAKings are going to win this series. Tonight’s victory should prove to them that they can do it.
TOP SHELF FOR KOPITAR! 🎯 https://t.co/cZoXT9Zody
WOW! THE KINGS TAKE GAME 2 IN EDMONTON! 😱 https://t.co/uyJz3x1m4V
KOPITAR FINDS THE BACK OF THE NET IN OT!! Kings steal Game 2 @chiclets https://t.co/Yh49DR3U8N
WHAT A GAME! 👑 The @LAKings have tied the series! #StanleyCup https://t.co/TEFgDQ4ffB
Silence in Edmonton: Kopitar stuns The Oil with OT winning goal and series is tied, 1-1, going to LA.
ANZE KOPITAR OVERTIME WINNER FOR THE KINGS (+155 ML) ✅ https://t.co/XUegJ5Saoh
Anze Kopitar rips the OT winner past Skinner for the Kings https://t.co/TAZ2yZS44G
Kopitar goes high glove on Skinner on a partial break. Oilers lose 5-4 in overtime. Series tied 1-1. Game 3 goes Friday in Los Angeles.
Kopitar at 2:06 of Overtime. https://t.co/aPUXFwezWu
KOPITAR!!!!! KINGS WINNNN!
Kopitar wins it for LA
KOPITAR IN OVERTIME KINGS WIN GAME 2!!
Kopitar OT winner. Series tied 1-1.
Kings win in OT! #StanleyCupPlayoffs
Some nice research here from Gregor. https://t.co/QPlynW3ISr
The @EdmontonOilers and @LAKings will contest the second overtime of the 2024 #StanleyCup Playoffs. 🍿 Tune in on @NHL_on_TNT (TBS), @SportsonMax, @Sportsnet and @TVASports. #NHLStats: https://t.co/MuZv2pJ4Jy https://t.co/byuxTuarRV
This will be the 4th OT games between LA and Oilers since 2022. Kings have won first three. May 10, 2022 Game 5: Kempe scores at 1:12. Apr 17, 2023 Game 1: Iafallo at 9:19 on PP. Apr 21, 2023 Game 3: Moore winner at 3:24 on PP.
Off To Overtime! Kings and Oilers, tied at four in Game 2.
#bucciovertimechallenge McDavid.
The Kings kick off the 2024 Playoffs against Edmonton for third consecutive postseason. The Kings have won the first game of the series in each of the past two match-ups, winning by a score of 4-3 both times, including one decided in OT. https://t.co/oyE9p53JCL
Oilers-Kings, Game 4, 2023. https://t.co/f3CJZAy05c