Talbot helps Oilers beat Kings 2-1 to clinch playoff spot
Cam Talbot made 34 saves as the Edmonton Oilers officially earned a playoff spot for the first time in 11 years with a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Los Angeles Kings
1
Edmonton Oilers
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| EDM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Pittsburgh Penguins | L 2-5 | NHL |
| 11/4/26 | vs San Jose Sharks | W 7-2 | NHL |
| 10/31/26 | vs Buffalo Sabres | L 2-3 | NHL |
| 10/29/26 | vs Ottawa Senators | W 6-5 | NHL |
| 10/27/26 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 1-2 | NHL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Missed 16:16 1-2
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Missed 8:18 1-2
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Penalty 6:57
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Missed 2:23 1-2
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Penalty 2:08
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Missed 18:14 1-2
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Missed 13:35 1-2
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Penalty 11:24
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Penalty 8:32
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Goal 7:03 1-2
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Missed 3:37 1-1
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Missed 2:52 1-1
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Missed 1:05 1-1
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Missed 18:30 1-1
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Goal 17:11 1-1
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Missed 15:04 0-1
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Goal 14:44 0-1
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Missed 13:49 0-0
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Missed 8:36 0-0
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Missed 5:13 0-0
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Penalty 5:08
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Penalty 5:08
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End of Game 20:00 1-2
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Period End 20:00 1-2
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Face Off 19:58 1-2
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Stoppage 19:58 1-2
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Shot 19:58 1-2
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Face Off 19:47 1-2
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Stoppage 19:47 1-2
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Blocked 19:46 1-2
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Shot 19:44 1-2
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Shot 19:41 1-2
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Shot 19:35 1-2
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Hit 19:25 1-2
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Shot 19:15 1-2
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Takeaway 18:15 1-2
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Shot 18:10 1-2
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Takeaway 17:41 1-2
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Giveaway 17:37 1-2
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Face Off 17:25 1-2
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Stoppage 17:25 1-2
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Hit 17:06 1-2
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Face Off 16:52 1-2
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Stoppage 16:52 1-2
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Shot 16:36 1-2
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Face Off 16:21 1-2
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Stoppage 16:21 1-2
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Missed 16:16 1-2
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Giveaway 16:12 1-2
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Shot 16:08 1-2
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Face Off 15:58 1-2
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Stoppage 15:58 1-2
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Shot 15:56 1-2
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Face Off 15:45 1-2
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Stoppage 15:45 1-2
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Giveaway 15:41 1-2
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Takeaway 15:36 1-2
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Hit 14:30 1-2
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Giveaway 14:20 1-2
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Hit 13:40 1-2
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Shot 13:31 1-2
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Shot 13:14 1-2
Showing the last 40 of 337 events.
Team Stats
LA
EDM
18
Blocked Shots
17
28
Hits
34
5
Takeaways
17
35
Shots
29
0
Power Play Goals
0
1
Power Play Opportunities
3
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
27
Faceoffs Won
30
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
6
Giveaways
18
4
Total Penalties
2
11
Penalty Minutes
7
Head to Head
Injuries
Edmonton Oilers
- Colton Dach Out
- Isaac Howard Injured Reserve
- Alec Regula Injured Reserve
- Matt Savoie Injured Reserve
- Frederik Andersen Injured Reserve
Los Angeles Kings
- Erik Gustafsson Day-To-Day
- Mats Zuccarello Injured Reserve
- Kevin Fiala Injured Reserve
- Jakub Dvorak Injured Reserve
- Jan Jenik Injured Reserve
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