Kings Set to Battle Blue Jackets in Los Angeles Showdown
As the Los Angeles Kings prepare to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Crypto.com Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent performance trends. The Kings have shown a mix of results in their past games, with a notable victory over the Calgary Flames where they scored five goals and demonstrated solid even-strength play. Their shooting percentage was an impressive 15 percent, and they won just over half of their faceoffs.
However, consistency has been an issue as seen in their narrow loss to the Seattle Kraken. Despite outshooting the Kraken with 43 shots on goal, only one found the back of the net. The Kings will need to capitalize on scoring opportunities if they want to secure a win against Columbus.
The game against San Jose Sharks showcased another strong performance by the Kings with four goals scored and a shooting percentage of 10 percent. Their powerplay contributed one goal during that match, indicating special teams could be a key factor in upcoming games.
Looking ahead at this matchup with Columbus Blue Jackets, it's crucial for Los Angeles Kings fans to focus on how well their team can maintain puck control and convert shots into goals. With home-ice advantage at Crypto.com Arena and an attendance that boosts player morale, there's potential for another strong showing from LA.
The upcoming game is scheduled for February 21st at 7:30 PM local time (03:30 AM +00:00 UTC). Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or tune into BSW channel 692 for local TV coverage.