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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 Edmonton Oilers won on Friday night, and will have a chance on Sunday night, April 27, to tie the best-of-seven series with the visiting Los Angeles Kings.