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Will the Los Angeles Kings Outshine the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome?

As the Los Angeles Kings prepare to face off against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Kings have shown a remarkable turnaround in their last three games, with two wins and one loss, showcasing both offensive prowess and defensive resilience.


Dec 23, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Laferriere (78) skates towards the bench after scoring a goal against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports

In their latest victory against the Chicago Blackhawks, the Kings dominated with a 6-2 win. Their shooting percentage was an impressive 25 percent, significantly higher than in previous games. This surge in scoring efficiency coupled with a solid goaltending performance that boasted a save percentage of 100 percent indicates that when they click, they can be formidable opponents.


However, consistency has been an issue for the Kings. In their game prior to facing Chicago, they suffered a defeat at the hands of Dallas Stars with only one goal scored and four conceded. Despite this setback, there were positives to take away; notably their goaltender saved 25 out of 29 shots on goal.


Dec 23, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) warms up before a game against the Calgary Flames at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports

The most telling sign of potential for Los Angeles came from an emphatic win over Chicago again where they shut out their opponents five goals to none. Their powerplay effectiveness was notable as well as an overall shooting percentage of 14 percent from an aggressive 37 shots on goal.


As we look towards the upcoming match-up in Calgary, it's clear that if Los Angeles can harness their demonstrated offensive capabilities while maintaining strong goaltending and defense seen in two out of these three past performances, they stand a good chance against the Flames.


Dec 23, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings right wing Quinton Byfield (55) reacts after scoring a goal against the Calgary Flames during the third period of a game at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or KCAL as Los Angeles looks to continue its winning ways at Scotiabank Saddledome on March 30th at 8:00 PM MT.

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