The Kings went into the All-Star break tied for the Pacific Division lead, but some stats suggest a need for improvements for a postseason berth and run
But the Kings will need to stay sharp given thatall have at least three games in hand on them. The developments to date and a glimpse ahead show a team with tremendous potential, but also indicate some possible pitfalls as temperatures rise and the quest for Lord Stanley’s Cup intensifies.
By McLellan’s own assessment, the season so far would receive a grade of incomplete. From their own netfront to the locales where they have prospects playing around the world, the Kings will shape their destiny in tiny crevices and open spaces alike in the next three months.Statistically speaking, the Kings’ goaltending was at or near the bottom of the league, though that changed with the radical decision to.
Even though there is a bit of a chicken-and-egg debate regarding the Kings’ improvement since Copley made his organizational debut, there’s little doubt that that period has been more fruitful for the Kings. Unless goaltending shifts from a nagging concern to full-blown crisis, the most likely outcome seems to be that the Kings ride Copley the rest of the way, a dream scenario for a pro who appeared to be in danger of becoming a career minor-leaguer.
While the Kings are light years ahead of where they were during the shortened season of just two years ago in so many ways, they can still improve defensively and in terms of their defense corps. They’ve allowed the eighth-most five-on-five goals in the league. While that’s skewed slightly because the Kings are tied for the most games played, it’s concerning since the penalty kill and play in net have been works in progress.
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