The Los Angeles Kings’ puck-possession game hasn’t been strong enough in the early goings of their second-round series against the Anaheim Ducks.
Luckily for them, Anaheim’s top-rated regular-season offense hasn’t delivered thus far in the conference semifinals, handing L.A. a two-game advantage headed back to Staples Center.
Nevertheless, if Darryl Sutter’s squad hopes to make short work of the Ducks, it will need to rediscover its knack for controlling tempo and zone time. That means smarter decisions, crisper execution and more time spent on offense.
Faced with L.A.’s current team performance, Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry and the rest of Anaheim’s potent attack won’t be held quiet for much longer.
The Kings simply must improve their puck management in order to bury the Ducks while they’re down. To that end, here are two keys they should focus on going forward.
Take Care of the Puck
When the Kings have been set on defense, they’ve largely contained the Ducks to low-percentage shots from the periphery.
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Article written by Vinh Cao
Los Angeles Kings Must Improve Puck Possession to Close out 2nd-Round Series
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