Connor McDavid scored the game-winning goal on his 28th birthday as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 1-0. Stuart Skinner recorded his second shutout of the season with 31 saves.
Connor McDavid scored the only goal of the game as the Edmonton Oilers defeated their Pacific Division rivals, the Los Angeles Kings , 1-0 on Monday. Stuart Skinner made 31 saves in net to earn his second shutout of the season and sixth of his career, helping the Oilers (27-13-3) win their second consecutive game and move into second place in the Pacific Division. The Oilers are now four points behind the division-leading Vegas Golden Knights.
\Despite the loss, Los Angeles goalie Jonathan Quick had a strong performance, stopping 21 shots. The Kings (26-14-4) have been led by Quick's stellar play this season, entering the game with a 12-2-5 record and a stingy 2.16 goals-against average. Quick had earned at least a point in his 10 previous appearances, a franchise record.\McDavid celebrated his 28th birthday by scoring his 17th goal of the season, tying him with Detroit Red Wings legend Steve Yzerman for third place in NHL history for points by the time a player reaches that age. He has 1,040 points, achieved in 73 fewer games than Yzerman. Only Wayne Gretzky (1,773) and Mario Lemieux (1,174) have more points in their careers by the time they were 28. The Pacific Division has been the hottest in the NHL since November 27, with the Kings, Oilers, and Golden Knights leading the way.
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