The Edmonton Oilers have claimed their first lead in their 2023 first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings. To get to this 3-2 series lead, the Oilers finally proved they can protect a lead against a Kings team that rarely relents, seeing out a 6-3 win in Game 5 on Tuesday.
Nick Bjugstad scored twice, while Leon Draisaitl, Evander Kane, Zach Hyman and Brett Kulak each added a goal of their own. Connor McDavid registered a pair of helpers, and Stuart Skinner made 25 saves to earn the win.