The Edmonton Oilers and LA Kings will battle in Game 5 of their best-of-seven Western Conference showdown as part of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Tuesday.

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The Los Angeles Kings visit the Edmonton Oilers in game four of the first round in the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series.