If the Kings-Oilers series was a title fight instead of a hockey playoff, even a blind referee might consider stopping it.
Through three games, the Kings have been outshot, outskated, outhit and outscored. Boy, have they been outscored: Edmonton twice led the opener of the first-round series by four goals and they won Game 3 on Friday by five, 6-1.
The Kings’ penalty kill has been deadly — for the Kings, with the Oilers scoring seven times in 14 man-advantage opportunities. The Kings, meanwhile, have been shut out on their 10 power plays.
Pick any stat and chances are the Oilers have a big edge.
Except one.
For all of Edmonton’s dominance, the Oilers lead the best-of-seven series by only a game, meaning the Kings can even things by climbing off the canvas to win Game 4 on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena.