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The Oilers fall short against the LA Kings | Oilersnation After Dark

Season 4, Ep. 45
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🔥 The Edmonton Oilers lose a HEARTBREAKER to the Los Angeles Kings in a game that had momentum swings, missed chances, and a brutal finish for Oil Country. On Oilersnation After Dark, host Aaron Bordato breaks down everything that went right, wrong, and totally off the rails in this Pacific Division battle.


Tonight we dive into The Good, The Bad & The Oily, looking at:

• Key turning points that changed the game

• Standout performances (good and bad) from the Oilers lineup

• Goaltending, special teams, and defensive breakdowns vs the Kings

• What this loss means for the playoff race and Pacific Division standings


We’ll also react to:

• Your live chat takes and instant fan reaction

• Coaching decisions that are raising eyebrows

• Whether this was just “one of those nights” or a bigger problem for the Oilers


If you’re trying to process that ending, you’re in the right place. Grab a late-night beverage and hang out with the Oilersnation crew as we break down every angle from Oilers vs Kings.


0:00 Instant Reaction

8:05 First Period Breakdown

12:50 Second Period: Turning Point vs Kings

18:30 Third Period: HEARTBREAKER Unfolds

24:45 Goaltending & Defensive Concerns

30:10 Special Teams: Power Play & Penalty Kill

35:00 The Good, The Bad & The Oily

48:20 Coaching Decisions Under the Microscope

52:15 Pacific Division & Playoff Race Impact

56:40 Live Chat: Oilers Fans React to the Heartbreaker

1:03:10 Final Thoughts & What Needs to Change Next Game


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