The Kings are a good team but they are running into a great team. Since their atrocious start, the Oilers have been the best team in hockey. The Oilers are 6-1 the last 7 head-to-head meetings with the Kings. The last 2 both went Edmonton's way with scores of 4-1 and 4-2. The Oilers have won the past 4 meetings in Edmonton.

The Oilers have knocked the Kings out of the playoffs 2 years in a row. Some will say that its hard to eliminate the same team 3 straight times. I would counter that argument by saying that its hard to beat your nemesis. The Oilers are on a mission to win the Cup this year and they know the importance of getting off to a winning start. Connor McDavid said: “There should be no surprises here." There won't be. Not in Game 1, at least!