The Stanley Cup playoffs action on Wednesday, April 23, will conclude with Game 2 between the Los Angeles Kings and the Edmonton Oilers at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Kings lead the series 1-0.

Adrian Kempe had two third-period goals and two assists, captain Anze Kopitar added a goal and three assists, and the Los Angeles Kings routed the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Wednesday night to seize a 2-0 lead in the first-round Stanley Cup playoff series.

On Wednesday night, the Kings inched closer to eliminating Edmonton after a 6-5 victory in Game 2 of the series at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. It was the second game in a row that the Oilers gave up six goals to the Kings, prompting concerns among Edmonton supporters about the team's goaltending.