After an 8-2 blowout victory over the Edmonton Oilers last week, the Los Angeles Kings fell 4-2 to that same borderline AHL team on Tuesday night.
The crucial, embarrassing loss now leaves L.A. two points behind the Calgary Flames in the Pacific Division and three behind the Winnipeg Jets in the Western Conference’s wild-card race.
Moreover, it served as a microcosm of the team’s season-long struggles.
Shallow Offense
The Kings’ attack in 2014-15 has been limited to one line’s intermittent hot streaks.
Jeff Carter’s unit has delivered much of the team’s offense, as his speed and shot have tormented opposing teams to the tune of 28 goals, 61 points and a plus-six rating.
Between Tyler Toffoli and either Tanner Pearson or Dwight King, the lanky pivot has enjoyed a strong campaign.
Unfortunately, L.A. hasn’t featured much punch otherwise.
Top-line staple Anze Kopitar has struggled through a languid year, firing pucks even less frequently than usual and losing more battles than we’re ...
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