The Edmonton Oilers have enjoyed a significant advantage at home in February. They'll be hoping for similar success against the Los Angeles Kings, who have struggled as visitors.
The Oilers look to extend their season-high, five-game winning streak at Rexall Place as they continue their five-game homestand against the Kings on Thursday night in their final meeting.
Edmonton (29-30-5) lost its first home game of the month, but has since won five straight games at Rexall Place - its longest streak there since taking six in a row from Oct. 5-Oct. 28, 2006. The Oilers won the first two games on this homestand to improve to 17-14-1 as hosts.
The most recent victory in Edmonton came Tuesday, when the Oilers beat league-leading Detroit 4-3 for their NHL single season-record 13th shootout win. Robert Nilsson scored the lone goal in the extra period, helping Edmonton improve to 13-3 in shootouts.
The mark surpassed the record previously held by Dallas, which went 12-1 in 2005-06.
``It's always nice to have a positive record, but it is all about winning games,'' said goaltender Mathieu Garon, who made 40 saves before stopping all three shootout attempts he faced. ``Those shootout wins have been huge for us because almost half of our wins have come that way.''
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