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A handful of big-name stars around the NHL have been invisible or close to it during the first week of the playoffs

LOS ANGELES — Though the Kings carried a three-goal lead into the first intermission and held an edge late in regulation, nothing could prevent Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers from evening their playoff series against the Kings at two games apiece.

But they might not be invincible.

The Bruins broke long-standing NHL records during a stunning regular-season campaign. But history shows that a Stanley Cup is hardly a given from here

Wrist surgery transformed Drew Doughty from the Kings' top defenseman into their top cheerleader during their first-round playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers a year ago.

It was 37 years and 16 days ago when Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and three other Hockey Hall of Famers converged in the same game with 688 combined points in the 1985-86 season.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Already tumbling through the longest losing streak of a season to forget, the Ducks faced down the team that had beaten them most handily during this slump, the Edmonton Oilers, and lost again, 3-1, a score that accurately reflected a far more competitive game than their 6-0…

LOS ANGELES — If this was a playoff preview, the Kings' postseason journey won't last long. And it might not be through any fault of their own.

The Edmonton Oilers will be battling for second place in the Pacific Division when they take on the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.