The Oilers had 14 shots with a greater than 25% chance of going in, purely dominating around the net, at the hash marks, and in the slot. It was an embarrassing showing from the Kings' defense, and changes are necessary moving forward.
The pairing of Vladislav Gavrikov and Matt Roy was strong during the regular season, playing over 1,000 minutes together and posting a 56.2 expected goals percentage. They were a dominant defensive pairing, using their bodies, sticks, and awareness to limit high-danger chances from around the net.
However, the penalty kill has been embarrassing, as the two of them have looked out of position, allowing for Edmonton's top forwards to gain chances near the net. The penalty kill was a strength for the Kings this season, finishing with the second-highest success rate in the league.
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