In the risk of sounding obvious, growing pains, while inevitable, can be nonetheless frustrating. This is the case for LA Kings forward Gabe Vilardi who, despite a good start to the season, has dealt with his share of struggles in recent weeks.
While their two-game stint in San Jose last week was one to forget overall, it wasn’t all bad for the LA Kings. For Vilardi, specifically, he notched assists in both games after going on a five-game pointless streak. Additionally, the Kingston, ON, native was exceptional in the faceoff circle, finishing each contest with an 83.