It helps the Kings have shown scoring depth, with not just their key players making an impact. While Adrian Kempe has already netted three goals and four assists, captain Anze Kopitar has one goal and five points and Kevin Fiala has netted one goal and two assists.

The Edmonton Oilers are making a goaltender change prior to Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round series against the visiting Los Angeles Kings. The Oilers are turning to Calvin Pickard in the crease as they look to avoid being pushed to the brink of elimination.

In last year’s playoffs (25 games), the McDavid line combined with the Bouchard pairing outscored opponents 23-8 (74 percent) at five-on-five in 347 minutes. That kind of high-octane performance (3.98 GF-60 for the line) turned a five-on-five shift into a power play.