Oilers, Kings scoreless after first period in Game 5
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The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings are tied 0-0 after the opening frame of Game 5 of their first-round series on Tuesday.
The Oilers outshot the Kings 19-4 in the first 20 minutes.
Both clubs went 0-for-1 on the power play.
Darcy Kuemper got the start in net for the Kings, while Calvin Pickard got the nod for the Oilers.
The Kings went 48-25-9 to secure second place in the Pacific Division this season, four points above the Oilers, who went 48-29-5.
Los Angeles jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the series before Edmonton replied with two straight victories, including a 4-3 overtime win when the teams last met on Sunday.
Game 6 is scheduled for Thursday in Edmonton.