Kings on lookout for more offense
With Milan Lucic leaving as free agent, Los Angeles must spread scoring
The Los Angeles Kings won the
Stanley Cup in 2012 and 2014 and advanced to the Western Conference
Final in 2013. But since winning the championship two years ago, they
have failed to get past the first round; after failing to qualify for
the postseason in 2014-15, the Kings lost to the San Jose Sharks in five
games in the first round last season.
The good news for the Kings is they still have Vezina Trophy finalist Jonathan Quick and Selke Trophy winner Anze Kopitar, their new captain, who has led them in scoring nine straight seasons.
Defense rarely is a problem for the Kings, with Norris Trophy winner Drew Doughty
leading the way. They allowed the third-fewest goals per game last
season but were 14th in the League in goals scored. They won too many
games 3-2 or 2-1. They didn't make many moves on offense but are hoping
to spread the scoring more this season.
(NHL.com)
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