Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) skates prior to the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres Monday, March 10, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)AP
The Los Angeles Kings play against the Edmonton Oilers in game 1 of their NHL Playoff series tonight. The matchup will begin at 9 p.m. CT on ESPN 2. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.
The Kings ended the regular season with a 48-25-9 record, making them the fourth-best team in the Western Conference.
In order to win this evening, the Kings will need to rely on their star forward Adrian Kempe. He led the team with 73 points and 35 goals during the regular season, so he will try to continue his offensive success tonight.
The Oilers ended the regular season with a 48-29-5 record, so they finished four points behind the Kings in the Western Conference standings.
In order to take an early lead in the series, the Oilers will need a great performance from their forward Leon Draisaitl. He led the team with 106 points during the regular season.
Fans can watch game 1 of this NHL Playoff series for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.
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