Connor McDavid scored in the second period and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 1-0 for their second straight win.

EDMONTON -- Connor McDavid scored the only goal on his 28th birthday, and Stuart Skinner made 30 saves for the Edmonton Oilers in a 1-0 win against the Los Angeles Kings at Rogers Place on Monday. It was McDavid’s 72nd game-winning goal, tying Glenn Anderson for the most in franchise history.

Connor McDavid scored the only goal of the night as the Edmonton Oilers won their second game in a row by beating their Pacific Division rival Los Angeles Kings 1-0 on Monday. “I thought we beat them at their own game today,” said McDavid after the win. “Just playing patient, finding a way to get one and holding on for a win.”