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Talbot turns in 2nd straight shutout, Oilers blank Kings 2-0

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Edmonton Oilers' Matt Hendricks (23) congratulates goaltender Cam Talbot (33) after defeating the Los Angeles Kings during an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Monday, March 20, 2017. (Codie McLachlan/The Canadian Press via AP) (The Associated Press)

Edmonton Oilers' Patrick Maroon (19) celebrates a goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 20, 2017, Edmonton, Alberta. (Codie McLachlan/The Canadian Press via AP) (The Associated Press)

Edmonton Oilers' Milan Lucic (27) celebrates a goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 20, 2017, Edmonton, Alberta. (Codie McLachlan/The Canadian Press via AP) (The Associated Press)

Cam Talbot made 35 saves for his second consecutive shutout and seventh of the season as the Edmonton Oilers ended an eight-game homestand with a 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.

Patrick Maroon and Milan Lucic scored for the Oilers, who won their fourth in a row to move one point ahead of Calgary and into a tie for second place in the Pacific Division with Anaheim. Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid each had a pair of assists.

McDavid leads the NHL with 82 points.

Jonathan Quick stopped 29 shots for the fading Kings, who have lost four of five, further dashing their playoff hopes.