Oilers Ousting Kings Makes Commentator's Preseason Remarks Look Ironic

For the third straight season, the Edmonton Oilers have eliminated the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With a 4-1 series win over the Kings, the Oilers will face the winner of the series between the Nashville Predators and Vancouver Canucks in the second round. While the Kings were able to pick up a game, the Oilers dominated the series in every category, exposed the Kings' coveted 1-3-1 defensive system with a strong forecheck, and shut them down offensively. The Kings didn't score a single powerplay goal through those five games and couldn't get anything going at even strength.