Kings–Oilers rivalry
Wayne Gretzky trade 1988; 11 playoff meetings; seven combined Stanley Cups
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The Kings–Oilers rivalry is a National Hockey League (NHL) rivalry between the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers. The rivalry was widely known to be one of the most fierce matchups through the 1980s and 1990s with frequent playoff matchups occurring, in addition to the trade of Wayne Gretzky and Marty McSorley. The rivalry returned to intensity during the 2020s when the two teams matched up in the first round of the playoffs from 2022 to 2025, with each matchup being won by the Oilers. The Kings and Oilers have combined for seven Stanley Cups between them and have met in the playoffs 11 times.
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All-time
149–111–30–5 (EDM)
Next meeting
TBD
Total
295
Current streak
LAK W1
Most recent
April 11, 2026
Largest victory
EDM 13–3 LAK, April 9, 1987
Longest streak
EDM W6<br/ >LAK W6
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