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Edler notched an assist, four hits, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Oilers in Game 5. Edler set up defense partner Troy Stecher's opening tally 3:53 into the game. The helper was Edler's second through five contests in this first-round series. The 36-year-old defenseman has added eight shots on net, 10 hits, 14 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a plus-5 rating while serving as a veteran presence in the Kings' top four.
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Edler is expected to play Friday versus the Canucks, per the NHL media site. Edler was rested for Wednesday's game versus the Kraken. The 36-year-old will likely be in a top-four role during the playoffs.
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Edler scored a goal, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Ducks. Edler is up to four points in his last six games, and his goal Saturday was the game-winner. The 36-year-old defenseman is up to three tallies, 19 points, 53 shots on net, 56 hits, 65 blocked shots and a plus-18 rating through 40 contests. The Kings will likely make the playoffs, and Edler will be tasked to provide a veteran presence and some offense with Drew Doughty (wrist) already ruled out until next season.
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Edler notched two assists, two blocked shots, a plus-3 rating and two PIM in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks. Edler set up an Anze Kopitar goal in the second period that stood as the game-winner. In the third, Edler picked up the secondary assist on Trevor Moore's tally. With seven points and a plus-5 rating in his last nine outings, Edler has reestablished himself as a key part of the Kings' defense. The 36-year-old is at 16 points, 52 shots on net, 55 hits, 62 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a plus-16 rating in 39 contests this season.
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Edler logged an assist, two PIM and two hits in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Jets. Edler has four points in three games since he was rested for a pair of contests. The 35-year-old is making a case to be part of the Kings' starting defense once the playoffs roll around. He's up to 15 points, 46 shots on net, 50 hits, 48 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating in 33 contests in his first season with the Kings.
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Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | Result | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | TOI | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/28 | @  |
L 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:88 | 0.5 |
| 4/27 | @  |
W 5-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4/23 | vs  |
W 4-2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 21:83 | 7 |
| 4/21 | vs  |
W 4-1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 20:32 | 9.5 |
| 4/19 | @ |
W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:82 | 2 |
| 4/16 | vs  |
W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:98 | 0 |
| 4/13 | @  |
L 9-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 16:45 | -1 |
Career Stats
| Year | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PPG | SHOG | GWG | FOW | FOL | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 41 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 89.5 |
| 2020 | 52 | 0 | 8 | 8 | -8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.5 |
| 2019 | 59 | 5 | 28 | 33 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 139.5 |
| 2018 | 56 | 10 | 24 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 146.5 |
| 2017 | 70 | 6 | 28 | 34 | -18 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 115 |
| 2016 | 68 | 6 | 15 | 21 | -20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 68 |
| 2015 | 52 | 6 | 14 | 20 | -8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81.5 |
| 2014 | 74 | 8 | 23 | 31 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 145.5 |
| 2013 | 63 | 7 | 15 | 22 | -39 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 61.5 |
| 2012 | 45 | 8 | 14 | 22 | -5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 96.2 |
| 2011 | 82 | 11 | 38 | 49 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 188.5 |
| 2010 | 51 | 8 | 25 | 33 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 144 |
| 2009 | 76 | 5 | 37 | 42 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 150 |
| 2008 | 80 | 10 | 27 | 37 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 165.5 |
| 2007 | 75 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 100.5 |
| 2006 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.5 |
| 3 Year Avg | 56 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 106.5 |
| Career | 966 | 102 | 326 | 428 | -18 | 46 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 11 |