The Los Angeles Kings faced their orange rivals down south, the Anaheim Ducks, with only two points separating them in the playoff race. Along with the Colorado Avalanche and St. Louis Blues, the four teams are battling for three final Western Conference playoff spots with only a few more games to go. There is not enough room for everyone—one very good team will not make the April dance.
For the Kings, they can’t wait until April—the playoffs start now. Have you fastened your seat belts?
1st Period
The Kings hit the ice running, with lots of hitting and forechecking.