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Kings to Battle Stars in Dallas: Los Angeles Aims for Stellar Performance

As the Los Angeles Kings prepare to face off against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and statistics will play a crucial role. The Kings have shown a pattern of strong offensive performances, as evidenced by their recent games.


Jan 16, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Kings center Jaret Anderson-Dolan (28) skates past Dallas Stars defenseman Joel Hanley (44) during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

In their last three outings, the Kings have scored an impressive total of 11 goals. Their shooting percentage has been remarkable, with 22 percent against the New Jersey Devils and an even more striking 25 percent when they faced Vancouver Canucks on their turf. This indicates that when the Kings shoot, they do so with precision and effectiveness.


However, it's not just about scoring; goaltending has also been solid for Los Angeles. The team's save percentage stood at a perfect 100 percent in two out of their last three games, showcasing their ability to protect the net effectively.


Jan 16, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Kings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) stops a shot by Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) and center Sam Steel (18) during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Faceoffs are another area where the Kings have demonstrated competence but also inconsistency. They dominated with a win percentage of 53 percent against both Vancouver and New Jersey but struggled in their most recent match against Vancouver again at Crypto.com Arena with only 36 percent.


The upcoming game presents an opportunity for improvement in areas such as powerplay opportunities and penalty kills. With only one powerplay goal across these matches, there is room for growth on special teams.


Jan 16, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist (5) checks Los Angeles Kings center Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) from behind as their skates kick up ice and snow during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Fans should expect an intense battle as both teams bring their strengths to bear on March 17th at American Airlines Center. With ESPN+, BSSW, and BSW broadcasting live coverage of this encounter between Western Conference rivals, supporters won't miss any action from this highly anticipated matchup.

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