Coming off a statement victory in Colorado, the Kings host Nashville on Saturday night
Kempe noted that special teams haven’t been as sharp for the Kings lately – it has been 10 games since they outscored an opponent on special teams, where they’ve trailed 8-4 over that stretch – but five-on-five play has been sound for the Kings . That’s been especially true on offense. Since the All-Star break, the Kings have scored the fourth-most goals per game five-on-five in the NHL.
Kempe is one of several Kings enjoying a good stretch. He has four goals in his past three games and he’s eclipsed both the 50-point and 30-goal marks for the second consecutive season. Once a beacon of inconsistency, Kempe has grown to be a steady, prolific producer who also creates tempo and excels on zone entries.
Kopitar’s three assists represented his second performance of three or more points in a game in the past 10 days. He“I know there’s a lot of talk about the goals he’s scoring and the offense that he’s putting up, but it has never come at the cost of what he really does well,” Kings coach Todd McLellan said. “He takes care of the group, the team. He does things right all the time.”
While the Kings’ existing core has thrived, their newest additions have also made an impact. Defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov notched a goal and an assist in his past two games while providing steady defensive play since his debut three games ago. Winger Zack MacEwen dressed for a second straight game despite Moore’s return, and offered a physical presence with two hits in just seven minutes. Goalie Joonas Korpisalo moved to 2-0-0 as a King, neutralizing a potent Colorado attack to the tune of a .
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Kings take four-game winning streak to ColoradoCoach Todd McLellan wants his team to cut back on penalties, starting with Thursday’s game against the defending Stanley Cup champs in Denver
Read more »
Los Angeles Kings cling to early lead, beat Avalanche in Colorado second straight timeFor the second time on home ice this season, the Avs sputtered against the Los Angeles Kings, losing 5-2 after twice coming close to climbing out of two-goal deficits.
Read more »
Feast on fowl and fire at Colorado’s original Nashville hot chicken jointMusic City Hot Chicken claims to be the first Nashville hot chicken restaurant to open in Colorado.
Read more »
Tennessee governor signs bill to cut Nashville council in halfRepublican lawmakers and Tennessee's governor signed off Thursday on cutting Democratic-leaning Nashville's metro council in half, a move that follows the council's rejection of efforts to host the 2024 Republican National Convention in Music City.
Read more »
Tennessee governor OKs bill to cut Nashville council in halfNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican lawmakers and Tennessee's governor signed off Thursday on cutting Democratic-leaning Nashville's metro council in half , a move that follows the council's rejection of efforts to host the 2024 Republican National Convention in Music City.
Read more »
Knicks vs Kings NBA Odds, Picks and Predictions TonightThe Knicks will try to get back in the win column against the Kings in Sacramento tonight. A productive night from RJ Barrett would go a long way in accomplishing that goal, and our NBA expert picks think he'll do so via the assist.
Read more »