Oilers bring 3-2 lead into game 6 against the Kings
The Edmonton Oilers host the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-2 lead in the seriesMAY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ADRIAN KEMPE
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2.93 S/G
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38 A
2.93 S/G
Nabs power-play assist Kempe logged a power-play assist, two shots on goal, three hits, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Oilers in Game 5.
Impact Kempe helped out on Andrei Kuzmenko's tally in the second period. Later in the frame, Kempe took a knee-on-knee hit from Evander Kane, but Kempe was able to continue playing and finished the contest with 20:24 of ice time. Kempe is one of the Kings' most important players -- he's racked up 10 points, 20 shots on net, 11 hits, eight blocked shots and a minus-7 rating over five playoff outings in a top-line role.
APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE
Mattias Janmark's goal sends dominant Oilers past Kings 3-1. They take a 3-2 series lead to Edmonton
Mattias Janmark scored the tiebreaking goal with 12:48 left in the third period, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 for their third consecutive victory and a 3-...APRIL 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Los Angeles and Edmonton tied 2-2 heading to game 5
The Los Angeles Kings host the Edmonton Oilers in game five of the first round of the NHL Playoffs with the series tied 2-2APRIL 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Los Angeles brings 2-1 series lead into game 4 against Edmonton
The Los Angeles Kings visit the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the seriesAPRIL 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plays well in loss Kempe scored a goal on three shots, added a power-play assist, blocked two shots and went minus-3 in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Oilers in Game 3.
Impact Kempe got the Kings on the board late in the first period and set up a Kevin Fiala power-play tally in the second. This was Kempe's fifth straight multi-point effort, four of which have been against the Oilers, including three straight to open the playoffs. He has four goals, five assists, 14 shots on net, five hits, four blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over three postseason outings in a top-line role.
APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE
Oilers beat Los Angeles 7-4 to cut the Kings' series lead to 2-1
Evander Kane and Evan Bouchard scored in a 10-second span in the third period and the Edmonton Oilers beat Los Angeles 7-4 on Friday night to cut the Kings’ series lead to 2-1APRIL 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kings visit the Oilers with 2-0 series lead
The Los Angeles Kings visit the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-0 lead in the seriesAPRIL 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two of each in win Kempe scored two goals on eight shots, added two power-play assists, doled out three hits and logged two PIM in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Oilers in Game 2.
Impact Kempe already has seven points over two playoff games, and he's earned five goals and 11 assists over his last six contests dating back to April 10. The 28-year-old had five points over four regular-season matchups versus the Oilers, so his success in this first-round series shouldn't come as a surprise. Kempe's recent success makes him a premium option for Friday's DFS slate.
APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE
Adrian Kempe leads the LA Kings' offensive spree in a 6-2 win over Oilers for a 2-0 series lead
Adrian Kempe had two goals and two assists, captain Anze Kopitar added a goal and three assists, and the Los Angeles Kings routed the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 to seize a 2-0 lead in the...APRIL 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Andrei Kuzmenko's late-season contributions to the LA Kings got even bigger in his playoff debut
Andrei Kuzmenko’s Stanley Cup playoff debut went just as well as his entire charmed tenure with the Los Angeles Kings has gone so farAPRIL 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kings host the Oilers with 1-0 series lead
The Los Angeles Kings host the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the seriesAPRIL 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Racks up three points in Game 1 Kempe had an even-strength goal and two power-play assists in Monday's 6-5 win over the Oilers in Game 1.
Impact Kempe ended the regular season on a four-game point streak, a span in which he racked up nine points (two goals, seven helpers), and he didn't slow things down in this playoff opener. As a member of the first line in both even strength and the power play, Kempe should remain one of the Kings' go-to scoring weapons -- especially if he's able to keep this impressive point streak going. He's tallied 16 points (five goals, 11 assists) in nine contests dating back to April 1.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Kings blow a 4-goal lead before Danault scores the last-minute winner in 6-5 opening win over Oilers
Phillip Danault scored his second goal with 42 seconds to play, and the Los Angeles Kings blew a four-goal lead before rallying for a 6-5 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in the op...APRIL 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kings host the Oilers to open the NHL Playoffs
The Los Angeles Kings host the Edmonton Oilers to start the Western Conference first roundAPRIL 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ready for playoff opener Kempe (rest) will be available for Game 1 against Edmonton on Monday, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kempe sat out the team's regular-season finale, finishing with 35 goals, 73 points, 237 shots on net and 100 hits in 81 appearances. He will occupy a top-line role and feature on the first power-play unit at the beginning of the playoffs.
APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE
Slated to rest Thursday Kempe is expected to miss Thursday's regular-season finale against Calgary due to rest purposes, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.
Impact Kempe put together a strong finish to the regular season, generating multi-point performances in three of his last four games and in five of his last nine outings. Over 81 appearances, he racked up 35 goals, 38 assists, 100 hits, 36 blocked shots and 36 PIM while averaging 19:09 of ice time. Taylor Ward will make his NHL debut against the Flames, while Kempe should be back on the ice for Game 1 of the Kings' first-round playoff series against Edmonton on Monday.
APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE
What to know about the first-round matchups in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs
It took until the penultimate night of the regular season, but all the matchups are set for the first round of the NHL playoffsAPRIL 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Playoff-bound Kings hang on for win over Kraken Rookie Samuel Helenius scored twice and Alex Turcotte and Adrian Kempe had a goal and an assist apiece as the Los Angeles Kings held on to d...
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Crosses 400-point mark in career Kempe scored a goal on three shots and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Kraken.
Impact The first-period helper was the 400th point of his career. Kempe didn't stay on the round number for long, adding a goal in the third to reach the 35-goal mark for the third time in four years. He's been sizzling on offense with six goals and nine assists over his last nine contests. Overall, Kempe has 73 points (18 on the power play), 237 shots on net, 100 hits and a plus-22 rating over 81 appearances.
APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE
Samuel Helenius scores twice and the Los Angeles Kings hold off the Seattle Kraken 6-5
Samuel Helenius scored twice, David Rittich made 28 saves, and the Los Angeles Kings spoiled the Seattle Kraken’s home finale with a 6-5 victoryAPRIL 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Three points in win Monday Kempe recorded an even-strength goal and two power-play assists in Monday's 5-0 win over the Oilers.
Impact Kempe pushed the Kings' lead to 5-0 at the 8:13 mark of the third period, taking advantage of a cross-slot pass from Anze Kopitar on a 2-on-1 rush and sending a shot past Calvin Pickard's glove. Kempe's impact was felt earlier, though, as he also participated in the set-ups of goals scored by Quinton Byfield and Kevin Fiala, both in the power play. This three-point output allowed Kempe to surpass the 70-point mark for the second campaign in a row, and he heads into the final two games of the season with 71 points (24 goals, 37 helpers), 234 shots, 100 hits and 36 blocked shots across 80 contests.
APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE
Seattle in action against Los Angeles after shootout victory
The Seattle Kraken host the Los Angeles Kings after the Kraken knocked off the St. Louis Blues 4-3 in a shootoutAPRIL 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
