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Kings Face Blackhawks Again Amidst Scoring Woes
6 Dec
Summary
- Los Angeles Kings lost to Chicago Blackhawks for second time recently.
- Kings' offense has scored two or fewer goals in five of last six games.
- Blackhawks boast fourth-best penalty kill in the NHL.
The Los Angeles Kings will once again face the Chicago Blackhawks this Saturday, looking to improve their recent performance. This comes shortly after a 2-1 defeat on Thursday, marking the second consecutive game where the Kings were limited to a single goal, and the fifth time in their last six outings scoring two or fewer.
Adding to their woes, the Kings have a dismal 12.9% success rate on the power play, ranking last in the NHL. In stark contrast, the Blackhawks' penalty kill is fourth best in the league, effectively shutting down opponents. This special teams disparity was evident in their recent matchup, contributing to the Kings' continued struggles.
The Blackhawks, meanwhile, have found success in close games, with five of their last six decided by a single goal. They aim to replicate their recent victory over the Kings, leveraging their strong penalty kill and ability to hold leads in tight contests.
