EDMONTON, Alberta — The series opener between the Kings and the Edmonton Oilers did not disappoint in any way, shape or form.
Game 1 went to the Kings, who rallied to win, 4-3, on Alex Iafallo’s power-play goal at 9:19 of overtime on Monday night at Rogers Place, a rematch of last year’s opening round, won by the Oilers in seven games.
Kings center Anze Kopitar had pushed the game into overtime with 16.7 seconds remaining, scoring on a 6-on-4 advantage. The Kings were on the power play and pulled goalie Joonas Korpisalo for an extra attacker. Kopitar had a four-point night, adding three assists, including one on the game-winner in OT.
