Kings and Blues Clash in Showdown at Enterprise Center
As the Los Angeles Kings prepare to face off against the St. Louis Blues at the Enterprise Center, fans are looking forward to what promises to be an electrifying game. The Kings have been showing a mixed bag of performances lately, but there's reason for optimism as they head into this matchup.
In their last game on March 1st against the Vancouver Canucks, LA demonstrated a commanding presence with a 5-1 victory. Their offense was firing on all cylinders, boasting an impressive shooting percentage of 25 percent and securing goals across all three periods – including three in the third. The power play unit capitalized on one of their two opportunities, while their penalty kill remained unbreached. Goaltending was also stellar with a save percentage of 100 percent.
However, consistency has been an issue for LA as evidenced by their performance against the Calgary Flames on February 28th where they lost 4-2. Despite outshooting Calgary with 23 attempts and taking away more pucks (12 takeaways), they fell short due to minor lapses that led to goals against them.
The match before that saw another loss for LA against Edmonton Oilers on February 27th where they scored early but couldn't sustain the momentum throughout all periods, ending in a scoreline of 4-2 in favor of Edmonton.
What stands out is LA's resilience and ability to bounce back from setbacks which could be pivotal when facing STL. The Blues will not make it easy; they're known for their robust defense and tactical gameplay which can disrupt even the most potent offenses.
For Kings fans looking ahead to this game, there's reason for cautious optimism given LA’s recent high-scoring win coupled with strong goaltending performances that could prove crucial in tight games like these. However, it will be essential for them not just to start strong but maintain consistency throughout all three periods if they wish to emerge victorious from STL’s home ground.
The upcoming battle is set for March 13th at Enterprise Center in St. Louis at what would be an equivalent start time of 6:30 PM CT (local time). Fans can catch every minute live through various broadcast networks including TNT and BSW or stream online via Max.