SB Nation Los Angeles - Kings Vs. Oilers: Shutout Win Moves L.A. Closer To Playoffshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48949/la-fave.png2012-04-02T22:19:16-07:00http://losangeles.sbnation.com/rss/stream/26859012012-04-02T22:19:16-07:002012-04-02T22:19:16-07:00Kings Vs. Oilers Final Score: L.A. Gains Two Points With 2-0 Shutout Win
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<p>Slava Voynov's goal 34 seconds into the third period broke a scoreless tie and lifted the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.jewelsfromthecrown.com/">Los Angeles Kings</a> to a 2-0 win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.coppernblue.com/">Edmonton Oilers</a> Monday night at Staples Center. The Kings were the only Pacific Division team in action on Monday night, and are now two points ahead of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/phoenix-coyotes">Phoenix Coyotes</a>. Los Angeles has two games remaining in the season, while Phoenix has three.</p>
<p>The Kings are seeking their first division crown since 1991. <span>Jonathan Quick</span> recorded his 10th shutout of the season by saving all 19 shots he faced.</p>
<p>Los Angeles was able to get constant pressure on Oilers goalie <span>Devan Dubnyk</span>, outshooting Edmonton 14-8 in the first period and 14-6 in the second period. But the score remained deadlocked at 0-0 after two periods. The Kings outshot the Oilers 37-19 on the night.</p>
<p>The Kings were 2-1-1 against the Oilers this season.</p>
<p>The Kings have two days off before hosting the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthefin.com/">Sharks</a> on Thursday, followed by a road contest in San Jose to end the regular season.</p>
<p><i><b>For more news and notes on Kings hockey, be sure to read <a target="_blank" href="http://www.jewelsfromthecrown.com/">Jewels From The Crown</a>.</b></i></p>
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https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-kings/2012/4/2/2921873/kings-vs-oilers-final-score-nhl-playoffs-shutoutEric Stephen2012-04-02T10:51:40-07:002012-04-02T10:51:40-07:00Kings Vs. Oilers: L.A. Continues Playoff Push At Staples Center
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<p>The Kings are 1-1-1 against the Oilers this season.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.jewelsfromthecrown.com/">Los Angeles Kings</a> look to improve their NHL playoff standing Monday night as they host the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.coppernblue.com/">Edmonton Oilers</a> at Staples Center. The Kings begin play Monday in a tie with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/phoenix-coyotes">Phoenix Coyotes</a> atop the Pacific Division, with just two points separating the top four teams in the division.</p>
<p>Those four teams are battling for three playoff spots, and the Kings don't want to be the ones on the outside looking in at the end of the week. The Kings have not won a division title since 1991.</p>
<p>"For us, right now where we are in the standings, we need the points bad. It doesn't matter whether we're playing a team that's in it or out of it," defenseman <span>Rob Scuderi</span> told the <a target="_blank" href="http://kings.nhl.com/club/preview.htm?id=2011021188">Associated Press</a>.</p>
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<p>The Kings are 8-2-1 in their last 11 games, and have won six of their last seven games at Staples Center. The Kings have scored three goals per game in the 18 games since acquiring <span>Jeff Carter</span> at the NHL trade deadline, compared to 2.05 goals per contest before his arrival.</p>
<p>The Kings are 1-1-1 against the Oilers this season.</p>
<p><i><b>Monday night's 7:30 p.m. PDT game will be televised by Prime Ticket. For more news and notes on Kings hockey, be sure to read <a target="_blank" href="http://www.jewelsfromthecrown.com">Jewels From The Crown</a>.</b></i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-kings/2012/4/2/2920411/kings-vs-oilers-game-preview-nhl-playoffs-jeff-carterEric Stephen