Moore’s hat trick leads the way as Kings defeat struggling Oilers 3-1
EDMONTON — Trevor Moore recorded a hat trick and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the struggling Edmonton Oilers 3-1 on Wednesday.
Viktor Arvidsson assisted on all three goals for the Kings (11-7-1) who have won five of their last six. Cal Petersen stopped 22-of-23 shots he faced.
Zach Hyman responded for the Oilers (9-8-0) who have lost five of their last seven games. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves for Edmonton.
The Kings opened the scoring 4:23 into the first period as Moore unleashed a long-distance bullet of a shot that beat Skinner stick side.