LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 14: Head coach Todd McLellan of the Los Angeles Kings reacts on the bench after a goal from Kirill Kaprizov #97 of the Minnesota Wild, for a 4-3 overtime loss in the season opening game at Staples Center on January 14, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Their lopsided loss on Wednesday seemed to underline the LA Kings’ collective effort this season, and Todd McLellan was justifiably unhappy.
They may not have anything to play for as far as playoff aspirations go but the LA Kings nonetheless have plenty to prove in regards to who will, for all intents and purposes, pass the audition to return next season.