Mike Richards is expected to be in the Washington Capitals' lineup tonight as the Los Angeles Kings come to town. While the legend of teammate Justin Williams is pretty much set in stone thanks to a 2014 Conn Smythe showing and effectiveness until the end of his tenure in LA, Richards left behind a much more complicated legacy. As we wrote during the tumultuous summer of 2015, Richards entered a steep decline in the final year or two of his time in LA and eventually was let down by his own health, his own judgment, and perhaps by his own team.
Mike Richards' Five Best Moments in an LA Kings Uniform
