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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.

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.