The Edmonton Oilers are currently sporting the worst penalty kill in the league and the 26th ranked powerplay (as per Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic). These special teams’ issues have left the Oilers in an early season funk as the reigning Western Conference Champions have started the season 6-6-1. Edmonton’s penalty kill has a success rate of 60%, while the powerplay has … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Oilers, Clarke, Salary Deferrals
Kings
Kings beat Predators behind Darcy Kuemper’s 1st shutout of season
By JIM DIAMOND The Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Kings were not going to squander a third-period lead this time. Darcy Kuemper made 16 saves for his first shutout of the season (32nd of his career), helping the Kings beat the Nashville Predators, 3-0, on Monday night. Adrian Kempe had a goal and an assist and Anze Kopitar and Kevin Fiala also scored for the Kings, who … [Read more...] about Kings beat Predators behind Darcy Kuemper’s 1st shutout of season
Projected Lineups for the Kings vs Predators – 11/4/24
The Los Angeles Kings take on the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. KINGS (6-3-3) at PREDATORS (4-6-1) 8… … [Read more...] about Projected Lineups for the Kings vs Predators – 11/4/24
LA Kings Game Notes: 2-Goal Blown Lead Ends in Shootout Loss to Blackhawks
It’s been less than a month since the season started and the Los Angeles Kings played the Chicago Blackhawks in their fourth afternoon game so far. It’s mind-blowing that the… … [Read more...] about LA Kings Game Notes: 2-Goal Blown Lead Ends in Shootout Loss to Blackhawks
Kings face back-to-back games in Nashville and Minnesota
The Kings were set to play their second back-to-back set in as many weeks as they traveled to Nashville for Monday’s meeting with the Predators before flying to Minnesota to confront the Wild on Tuesday. They faltered in the front end against lowly San Jose on Tuesday only to bounce back against an imposing Vegas roster in their second clustered match before blowing a two-goal … [Read more...] about Kings face back-to-back games in Nashville and Minnesota