Can the Los Angeles Kings Glide Past Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena?

As the Los Angeles Kings prepare to face off against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can capitalize on their recent performances and secure a win on foreign ice. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 14th, is poised to be a pivotal moment for the Kings who have shown both resilience and areas in need of improvement in their past games.

The Kings' recent match against the Florida Panthers on January 12th was a nail-biter that ended in an overtime loss with a final score of 3-2. Despite this setback, there were positive takeaways from the game. The Kings demonstrated shorthanded strength and managed to keep penalties low with only four minor penalties throughout the game. Their goaltending was also commendable; they saved 38 out of 41 shots, boasting an impressive save percentage of 100 percent during shorthanded situations.

However, one area where LA struggled was faceoffs – winning only 42 percent overall. This is an aspect they must improve upon as controlling puck possession often translates into scoring opportunities and defensive stability.

In another close encounter with Tampa Bay Lightning on January 10th, LA again faced defeat in overtime but showed significant grit by scoring two goals during the second period. They matched Tampa Bay's physicality with a total of 41 hits but fell short due to shooting efficiency – converting only two out of their twenty-two shots into goals.

The most concerning performance came against Washington Capitals on January 7th where LA lost by one goal margin (4-3). Despite scoring two powerplay goals and maintaining even strength throughout most parts of the game, they were unable to overcome Washington's offense which capitalized better on scoring chances.

Looking ahead at Detroit Red Wings' home advantage at Little Caesars Arena could pose challenges for LA. However, if they leverage their strong defense while improving faceoff percentages and shooting accuracy, there's no reason why they can't emerge victorious.

Fans should expect an intense battle as both teams will be looking to assert dominance early in this matchup. The key for LA will be maintaining discipline while exploiting any powerplay opportunities that come their way – something that has been fruitful for them in previous games.

The scheduled date is fast approaching; fans won't want to miss this exciting clash taking place on Sunday night at Little Caesars Arena. For those who cannot attend in person, you can catch all the action live via ESPN+ online or tune into channel BSW (692) if you're supporting from Los Angeles or BSDET (663) within Detroit's local viewing area.