Will Los Angeles Kings Turn the Tide Against Calgary Flames at Crypto.com Arena?
As the Los Angeles Kings prepare to host the Calgary Flames at Crypto.com Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can reverse recent trends and come out on top. The Kings have been struggling in their past few games, with a noticeable decline in performance during even-strength play and a concerning trend in faceoff win percentages.
In their last matchup against the Winnipeg Jets, despite scoring three goals and landing 28 shots on goal, the Kings fell short with a final score of 3-4. Their faceoff win rate was just 38 percent, which likely contributed to their inability to control the game's pace. Additionally, they failed to capitalize on powerplay opportunities – an area that could have turned the game in their favor.
The subsequent game saw an improvement in powerplay execution with two goals from four chances against the Calgary Flames. However, this was not enough as they lost again with a score of 2-4. The faceoff win rate improved slightly to 45 percent but remained below par for controlling possession.
Their most recent outing against Edmonton Oilers showed further challenges; only one goal was scored from an impressive 33 shots on goal. A stark contrast was seen in shooting percentage compared to previous games – dropping down to just three percent – while they managed a better faceoff win rate of 57 percent.
The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption as they play at home where crowd support could provide a much-needed boost. The Kings will need to focus on improving puck possession through better faceoffs and maintaining pressure during even-strength periods if they hope to break this losing streak.
Fans can catch all the action live from Crypto.com Arena or tune into ESPN+ online or BSW TV on April 11th at 7:30 PM PT as these two teams go head-to-head once more. Will this be where Los Angeles finds its spark? Only time will tell as we await what promises to be an exciting encounter between these fierce competitors.