CP NewsAlert: Oilers down Kings 2-0, advance to second round of Stanley Cup playoffs

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EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers are through to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after beating the L.A. Kings 2-0 in Game 7.

Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist, and Mike Smith stopped 28 shots for his second shutout of the series.

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