Drew Doughty launched the largest salvo in the budding Golden Knights-Kings rivalry two months ago.
After the Knights pulled out a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory Dec. 28 in Los Angeles to increase their lead atop the Pacific Division standings, the Kings’ all-star defenseman and alternate captain didn’t hold back when asked about the expansion team.
“They just forecheck you, and they frustrate you with their forecheck,” Doughty said. “You make turnovers, they get chances out of it, but there’s no way they’re going to be a better team than us by the end of the season.”
Shots fired.