Kings news
Here are some recent news updates about the Los Angeles Kings:
Recent Games
- The Kings lost to the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on February 25th, snapping their three-game winning streak.
- They defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in a shootout on February 27th, improving their record to 28-24-11.
Injuries
- Forward Dustin Brown is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a lower-body injury.
- Defenseman Alec Martinez is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Trade Rumors
- There have been rumors that the Kings may be looking to trade for a top-six forward to bolster their offense.
- Forward Tyler Toffoli has been mentioned as a potential trade target for several teams.
Player Performances
- Forward Anze Kopitar has been on a hot streak, scoring 5 goals in his last 5 games.
- Goaltender Jonathan Quick has been solid in net, posting a 2.33 goals-against average in his last 5 starts.
Standings
- The Kings are currently in 5th place in the Pacific Division, 7 points behind the 4th-place Arizona Coyotes.
- They are 5 points ahead of the 8th-place San Jose Sharks, who are just outside the playoff picture.
Upcoming Schedule
- The Kings have a tough stretch of games coming up, facing the Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, and Colorado Avalanche over the next week.
- They will then have a brief break before facing the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers on the road.