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Perron scores only goal in shootout, Oilers snap 9-game skid by topping Kings

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Los Angeles Kings' Alec Martinez (27) skates past as Edmonton Oilers' Andrew Ference (21), Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) and Jordan Eberle (14) celebrate a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in Edmonton, Alberta. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jason Franson) (The Associated Press)

Los Angeles Kings' Jarret Stoll (28) is tripped by Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl (29) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in Edmonton, Alberta. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jason Franson) (The Associated Press)

David Perron's shootout goal snapped the Edmonton Oilers' nine-game losing streak in a 3-2 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.

Matt Hendricks and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored in regulation for the Oilers (8-22-7), who won for just the second time in 22 games and broke their second-longest skid of the season.

It was also just the second win of the season for the Oilers against a Western Conference opponent (2-18-6).

Drew Doughty and Jake Muzzin had goals for the Kings (18-12-8), who lost for the second time in two nights and dropped their fifth straight on the road.