Kings Of The Podcast returns to break down the LA-Edmonton series, look at some of the key contributors, talk about Gabe Vilardi’s status, debate how coach Todd McLellan has structured his bottom-6 forwards, quickly review what’s going on with the Ontario Reign, as well as share predictions on all eight Stanley Cup Playoff matchups. Listen […]
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Rapid Review: Notes and Highlights from Kings 4-3 OT Victory vs. Oilers in Game 1
After 20 minutes of Game 1, the Kings were down 2-0 in the opening round series vs. the Edmonton Oilers. Rather than open things up offensively, they chose to play their game; a tight, close to the vest affair. They seemed to find their sea legs in the second period, yet still found themselves trailing […]
Game 1: Projected Lineups for LA Kings at Edmonton Oilers
Here we go; the Stanley Cup Playoffs are upon us. Los Angeles is on the road and preparing to take on Edmonton in a rematch of last year’s first round matchup. A big question for the Kings coming into tonight was the status of Kevin Fiala and Gabe Vilardi, who have both missed time with […]
SERIES PREVIEW: LA Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers, 2023 Revenge Tour Begins Monday
Last May, the Edmonton Oilers defeated the LA Kings in Round One of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Despite coming home for Game 6 up 3-2 in the series, LA lost that night and was then shutout 2-0 in Game 7. Following their elimination, head coach Todd McLellan made a rather prophetic comment that is stuck […]
Reign Recap: Ontario Wraps Up Regular Season With 4-1 Loss In Henderson
The Ontario Reign wrapped up their home-and-home weekend series with Henderson — as well as the 2022-23 AHL regular season — with a loss to the Henderson Silver Knights. Coming out on the wrong end of a 4-1 contest certainly was not the way Ontario wanted to finish things off heading into postseason play. They […]