Alexander: Kings-Oilers opener almost became Miracle on Manchester – in reverse

LOS ANGELES — This playoff series isn’t going to be a walkover, by any stretch of the imagination.
Yet when the Kings built a 4-0 second period lead Monday night against an Edmonton Oilers team that had tortured them the last three postseasons, L.A.’s most loyal and devoted fan base – consider what Kings fans have endured through the years before you argue with me – could be excused for being sure, or at least hoping against hope, that this time would be different a