With a dozen games remaining in their regular season, the Los Angeles Kings sit on the Western Conference’s playoff bubble and need to string together wins soon.
Unfortunately, the only consistent trait this team has displayed in 2014-15 is inconsistency. The club’s top forward, Anze Kopitar, has carried the flag in this respect, continually alternating between quiet, messy and stellar showings.
If he can’t find his two-way groove in a hurry, L.A. will lose ground in the race for a postseason berth.
Offense
On paper, the basic stats would suggest a decent offensive season for Kopitar. He's on pace for 61 points after managing 70 last year.
A deeper look at the numbers, however, reveals that he hasn't contributed as positively in 2014-15.
At his best, the Slovenian center utterly dominates the opposition in even-strength situations. That hasn't been the case this year, as he’s grown even more reluctant to shoot the puck than usual, which has in turn hurt his and the team’s attacking prowess:
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Article written by Vinh Cao
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