This matchup was all about the Kings' depth versus the Oilers' firepower. That depth looked like the safe bet through two games, but then that firepower in Edmonton really ignited. McDavid, Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard took over the series late in Game 3, and they didn't look back.

Anze Kopitar detailed why the Kings' fourth consecutive series loss to the Oilers was especially tough to digest.

Trent Frederic had a goal and an assist and the defending Western Conference-champion Edmonton Oilers moved into the second round of the playoffs with a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.