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Kings Snap Losing Streak, Face Stars in Tight Matchup
23 Oct
Summary
- Kings break 4-game losing streak, beat Blues in OT
- Stars have lost 3 straight after 3-0-0 start
- Expect low-scoring game due to offensive struggles
On Thursday, the Los Angeles Kings will continue their road trip as they take on the Dallas Stars. The Kings are coming off a 2-1 overtime victory against the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday, snapping a four-game losing streak. Meanwhile, the Stars have lost three straight games after starting the season 3-0-0.
Both teams have been struggling offensively in recent games. The Kings are averaging just 2.57 goals per game this season, the seventh-lowest in the league. The Stars have also seen a significant drop-off in their scoring, managing only five goals in their last three contests.
With the absence of key players like Anze Kopitar for the Kings and Jamie Benn for the Stars, as well as the potential absence of Matt Duchene for the Stars, the stage is set for a tight, low-scoring affair. The goaltending matchup between Darcy Kuemper and Jake Oettinger is expected to be a highlight of the game.
Despite the offensive woes, the Kings have one consistent contributor in Adrian Kempe, who has nine points in seven games. The Stars will look to Mikko Rantanen, who has seven points in six games, to provide a spark for their offense.
