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In terms of advanced analytics, the LA Kings roster generally scored fewer goals than expected. What does that mean for the upcoming season?
Long gone are the days of defining a player’s production only by the number of goals and assists posted in the box score each night. Sure, it’s ultimately what leads to the team earning a victory, but advanced analytics offer a deeper dive into which players live up to expectations or fall short. For the LA Kings, the 2019-2020 season saw a roster finish with elite puck possession but failed to finish.