Oilers honor Draisaitl’s 1,000th point as they chase third straight win vs. Kings
The Edmonton Oilers are set to face the Los Angeles Kings with a few key changes to their lineup. Before the game, forward Leon Draisaitl will be honoured for reaching 1,000 career points. Meanwhile, the team looks to extend their winning streak to three games for the first time this season.
Draisaitl’s milestone celebration will include his family, with his 84-year-old grandmother in attendance. The Oilers currently share first place in the Pacific Division with the Vegas Golden Knights, while the Kings trail by three points in the race for the second Wild Card spot.
On defence, Ty Emberson will step in alongside Darnell Nurse, replacing Alec Regula on the second pairing. Goaltender Connor Ingram will start in net for the Oilers, facing off against Los Angeles. The team will keep the same forward lines as in their previous match. Defenceman Riley Stillman has been loaned back to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. Meanwhile, goaltender Tristan Jarry and defenceman Jake Walman took part in the morning skate, signalling progress in their recoveries. Walman, who last played for the Detroit Red Wings, remains without a confirmed return date to the Oilers' lineup.
The Oilers enter the game with momentum, aiming for a third straight victory. Draisaitl’s achievement and the lineup adjustments add to the team’s focus as they battle for division leadership. The outcome could impact both the Pacific standings and the Kings’ playoff push.
