Los Angeles at Edmonton

You need defense to contend on the road and Los Angeles has it, at sixth in the NHL in goals allowed, and seventh in penalty killing. The Kings played last night but are 13-6 when playing on no rest. Edmonton is home and rested, but 14-38 when playing on three or more days of rest. Oilers veteran defenseman Andrej Sekera did not practice Wednesday because of an illness, and leads all Oilers defensemen with 17 points. Edmonton is 42-125 against the Pacific Division and the Kings are 21-5 in the last 26 meetings, including 13-4 at Edmonton. Back the Los Angeles Kings.