Kane makes impact with Gordie Howe hat trick, Oilers rout Kings to take series lead

Evander Kane's teammates believe he's tailor-made for the playoffs, and so does the man himself. "The drama of it all," Kane said about the post-season. Kane had a goal, an assist and a fight — known as a “Gordie Howe hat trick” — and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 6-1 on Friday to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. The 32-year-old forward had an up-and-down regular season and is returning from a sports hernia injury, but earned a promotion to the Oilers' second line on Friday and took full advantage.