April 2 postgame notes

-With the win, Los Angeles improved to 75-79-39 all-time against Edmonton, a record that includes a home mark of 39-36-21. The Kings have gone a franchise-best 14 consecutive games without having lost in regulation to the Oilers (11-0-3), dating back to a 3-0 setback on November 3, 2011. Los Angeles has won a franchise-best six straight home games against Edmonton and improved to 3-0-1 in the season series.

– With eight goals, the Kings recorded their highest goal output of the season. The last time Los Angeles scored at least eight goals in a game was Apr. 1, 2010 in an 8-3 win over Vancouver.

-The Kings improved to 22-13-10 against the Western Conference, 13-5-7 against the Pacific Division, 26-5-8 when scoring first, 20-3-4 when leading after one period, 26-3-4 when leading after two periods and 12-11 in three-plus goal games.

-Los Angeles’ streak of holding their opponents to one or two power plays ended at five games.

-Dating back to February 7, Jonathan Quick is 17-6-2 with a 2.00 GAA, a .925 Sv% and three shutouts (1442:17 min / 644 shots against / 596 saves).

-Dustin Brown’s goal ended a 19-game goal drought. His previous goal came in a 4-1 win at Colorado on February 18.

-Drew Doughty’s goal ended a 24-game goal drought. His previous goal came in a 4-2 win at Tampa Bay on February 7. His second period assist was the 199th assist of his career.

-With two goals, Jeff Carter now has 19 points (13-6=19) in 16 career games against Edmonton.

-With three points (2-1=3), Marian Gaborik now has 53 points (25-28=53) in 52 career games against Edmonton. With his second three-point game of the season (also: 12/18/14 vs STL), he now has seven points (4-3=7) in the last seven games.

-Jake Muzzin reached 30 assists for the first time in his career.

-Los Angeles out-hit Edmonton, 33-22. Trevor Lewis recorded a game-high seven hits.

-The Kings attempted 64 shots (33 on goal, 17 blocked, 14 missed). The Oilers attempted 53 shots (30 on goal, 10 blocked, 13 missed). Jeff Carter led all skaters with six shots on goal and eight shot attempts (6 on goal, 2 missed).

-Los Angeles won 34-of-66 faceoffs. Among regular performers, Anze Kopitar won 10-of-22, Jarret Stoll won 6-of-14, Nick Shore won 7-of-9 and Jeff Carter won 11-of-20.

The Kings are scheduled to practice at Toyota Sports Center at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 3.

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