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Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe, second from left, celebrates his goal with defenseman Brandt Clarke, left, and left wing Andrei Kuzmenko, second from right, as Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard stands in goal during the third period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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GREG BEACHAM

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4 min read

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers know how to perform when they're facing playoff series deficits. After all, they went down 0-3 last summer in the Stanley Cup Final and still nearly won it all in Game 7.