Oilers Defeated Kings 4-1 at Crypto.com Arena
The Edmonton Oilers secured a victory against the Los Angeles Kings during a night celebrating healthcare professionals.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Hockey
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The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 at Crypto.com Arena on October 13, 2026. The game featured multiple scoring contributions for Edmonton and took place during Healthcare Professionals Appreciation Night.
Why it matters
The loss leaves the Los Angeles Kings with a winless 0-5 record this season, placing them alongside the Philadelphia Flyers as the only NHL teams without a win. This result adds significant pressure to the team as they look to turn their early-season performance around.
Edmonton forward Connor McDavid recorded one goal and two assists, while Vasily Podkolzin added two goals and Leon Draisaitl contributed one. Brandt Clarke scored the lone goal for the Los Angeles Kings.
The players
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles that competes in the National Hockey League.
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a Canadian professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton that competes in the National Hockey League.
Connor McDavid
Connor McDavid is a star professional ice hockey player who serves as a core offensive contributor for the Edmonton Oilers.
JAANUU
JAANUU is a Los Angeles-based medical uniforms company founded by a physician that partners with professional sports organizations.
The details
During the game, JAANUU announced it has extended its corporate partnership with the Los Angeles Kings for the 2026-27 NHL season. The company, a physician-founded medical uniforms brand, began its affiliation with the team during the 2025-26 season.
Timeline
The partnership between JAANUU and the Kings began during the 2025-26 season.
The Los Angeles Kings lost to the Edmonton Oilers on October 13, 2026.
The Los Angeles Kings will face the Boston Bruins on October 17, 2026.
JAANUU will continue its partnership with the Kings for the 2026-27 season.
Season Trajectory
The 0-5 start puts the Los Angeles Kings in a challenging position early in the season, requiring immediate improvement to stay competitive in the playoff race. The team faces an uphill battle to recover standing before they meet the Boston Bruins later this week.
The Kings remain winless through five games, mirroring the struggling performance of the Philadelphia Flyers. The team must address their scoring drought before their next game against Boston to avoid falling further behind in early-season standings.
The takeaway
The Kings are facing a critical early-season slump that mirrors the performance of the only other winless team in the league. Fans should look to the upcoming October 17 game as a crucial test for the team's ability to bounce back.
What happens next
The Los Angeles Kings are scheduled to play the Boston Bruins on October 17, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on local ice hockey, visit Los Angeles Hockey.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Los Angeles Magazine.
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