Kane scores hat trick to help Oilers take commanding win over Kings, lead in series

Evander Kane scored a hat trick and the visiting Edmonton Oilers continued their offensive domination with a decisive 8-2 win over the L.A. Kings in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Friday.

Zach Hyman and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins each had two goals and an assist while Leon Draisaitl contributed a goal and an assist. Cody Ceci contributed three assists and Connor McDavid, and Evan Bouchard each had two for Edmonton, which improved to 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.

The Kings replied with a goal and an assist from Anze Kopitar, and a goal from Philip Danault.

The Oilers chased L.A. netminder Jonathan Quick midway through the second period after he allowed four goals on 19 shots. Cal Petersen stopped 16 of 20 in relief.

The series continues with Game 4 in Edmonton on Sunday before returning to Edmonton for Game 5 on Tuesday.