Apr 12, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Kings coach Todd McLellan wears a face mask in the third period against the Vegas Golden Knights at Staples Center. Vegas won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The 2021 season for the LA Kings, much like for other teams around the league, had its ups and downs. Going into the season for LA, more growing pains were expected. At the start of the season, the Kings had the eighth youngest roster in the NHL. Rookies were playing important positions, the roster was constantly in flux, and a new system was still being implemented.