The NHL playoffs are one of the most exciting events in sports, as sometimes you just need to get in to make a run. We’ve seen lower seeds come away with upsets and even hoist the Stanley Cup. Let’s look at a couple of those potential teams with today’s NHL best bets for Kings vs.

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The Oilers, defending Western Conference champions, are sure to have a juiced-up crowd trying to will them back into the series on Friday night when they welcome the Kings. Game time is 10 p.m. EDT.