{"id":401936,"date":"2026-01-11T16:08:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T16:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/401936\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T16:08:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T16:08:11","slug":"5-takeaways-from-oilers-4-3-shootout-loss-to-kings-the-hockey-writers-edmonton-oilers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/401936\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Takeaways From Oilers\u2019 4-3 Shootout Loss to Kings – The Hockey Writers – Edmonton Oilers"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the first time since the first round of the playoffs, the Edmonton Oilers battled the Los Angeles Kings from Rogers Place on Jan. 10. The Oilers have gotten the better of the Kings in recent memory, but not in this one, as Los Angeles defeated Edmonton 4-3<\/a> in a shootout.<\/p>\n

These two squads have developed a rivalry and continue to play entertaining games, and this one was no exception. This was a back-and-forth affair with multiple lead changes, and an exciting overtime.<\/p>\n

The Oilers got goals from Leon Draisaitl<\/a> (2) and Connor McDavid, while Corey Perry, Andre Lee, and Alex Laferriere scored for the Kings, with Adrian Kempe netting the only shootout goal. Here are five takeaways from this shootout loss.<\/p>\n

Draisaitl Had His 1,000th Point Ceremony<\/p>\n

Before puck drop, the Oilers celebrated Draisaitl\u2019s 1,000th NHL point<\/a> with a pregame ceremony. Draisaitl accomplished that milestone on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Dec. 16, a secondary assist on Zach Hyman\u2019s power-play marker.<\/p>\n

Related: Kings Knock Off Division Rival Oilers 4-3 in Shootout<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s very special, I\u2019m very proud of it. It\u2019s something that seemed very far away when it all started, but I\u2019m very grateful for the people I have in my life, for this group in here, and for what the organization has given me. I\u2019m very excited for tonight, and my family is very happy to be here as well,\u201d Draisaitl stated during his pregame media availability<\/a>.<\/p>\n

His mom, dad, sister, and grandmother were all in attendance to celebrate his achievement. On his night, he finished the game with two goals and six shots in a season-high 27:27 of ice time.<\/p>\n

Connor Ingram Earned His Spot<\/p>\n

Connor Ingram<\/a> wasn\u2019t great, but he doesn\u2019t need to be every game. He had a decent performance and weathered the Kings\u2019 attack. He stopped 27 of 30 shots for a .900 save percentage (SV%). The visitors had an 11-4 shot advantage in the third period. The netminder kept them within striking distance so they could find the equalizer and salvage at least one point.<\/p>\n

\"AdrianLos Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe scores the winning goal during the shootout against Edmonton Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram (Perry Nelson-Imagn Images)<\/p>\n

Tristan Jarry should be returning from injury in the coming days, and when he does, Ingram should be his backup. The 28-year-old netminder has started six games, and has a .900 SV% or higher in five of them. That\u2019s the level of consistency this team desperately needs from its goaltenders. He has simply outplayed Calvin Pickard. Therefore, Pickard should be on waivers when Jarry returns because Ingram has earned his spot, unless the organization decides to keep three goalies on the roster temporarily.<\/p>\n

Oilers\u2019 Shootout Woes Continued<\/p>\n

The Oilers can\u2019t seem to get the job done in the shootout, which is surprising considering the amount of top-end talent on the team. They didn\u2019t score a goal in the shootout, with McDavid, Draisaitl, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins attempting. They are now winless in three attempts this season, and lost their only shootout opportunity last season.<\/p>\n

McDavid\u2019s Point Streak Continued<\/p>\n

McDavid continues to dominate as he extended his point streak<\/a> to a career-long 18 games, with 19 goals and 42 points during that span. He tied the game at three with a power-play marker with 9:20 remaining in the third period to force overtime. The Oilers\u2019 captain has been shooting the puck a ton lately, registering at least five shots in his previous five games, and is being rewarded. He\u2019s now second in the league in goals, and if he continues shooting the puck, another 50-goal campaign is well within reach.<\/p>\n

The Art Ross Trophy race for the league\u2019s top scorer is between McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon, as both players are tied with 78 points. They have been going back and forth all season, and that trend is expected to continue. We are in for an epic race, and McDavid got back into it thanks to this incredible hot streak.<\/p>\n

Oilers Are Still Seeking Consistency <\/p>\n

The Oilers had another opportunity to win three consecutive games, but failed to do so. They are one of only two teams in the NHL who have yet to win three straight games, with the St. Louis Blues being the other. Yet somehow, they still have a 22-16-7 record for 51 points, good for second place in the Pacific Division.<\/p>\n

Their play drastically improved in December, but then slumped after the Christmas Break. They can\u2019t seem to string multiple wins together, and that consistency has eluded them. Hopefully, when they get Jarry back and embark on their lengthy eight-game homestand later this month, the wins will start to pile up. If they can get on a heater, they can pull away from the pack in their mediocre division.<\/p>\n

The Oilers hit the road for a mini two-game back-to-back set, beginning Monday night (Jan. 12) against the Chicago Blackhawks. Keep following The Hockey Writers<\/a> for all your NHL content throughout the season.<\/p>\n

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