NHL Division Outlook: Pacific
By Mike Majeski
Los Angeles Kings
Feb 6, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Kings defenseman
Robyn Regehr(44) celebrates with defenseman
Slava Voynov(26) after scoring the winning goal in overtime against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Staples Center. The Kings defeated the Blue Jackets 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
If the Kings have taught us anything over the last few years is to never count them out. They have outstanding depth on their roster and one of the best goaltenders in the game at their disposal. They also have not been strangers to making big deals at the deadline. Unfortunately for Los Angeles, they have a lot of ground to make up, as their 68 points puts them at 7th in the Western Conference. They currently are in a playoff spot, but Dallas, Phoenix, and Vancouver are within close range and could bump them down to a Wild Card or playoff bubble position. Los Angeles also limped into the Olympic break with a 2-8-0 record.
Western Conference Standing: 7th
Division: 3rd
Record in the last 10 games: 2-8-0
Top Scorers:
- Anze Kopitar (17 G, 30 A, 47 points)
- Jeff Carter (20 G, 17 A, 37 points)
- Mike Richards (7 G, 29 A, 36 points)
Starting Goaltender:
Jonathan Quick: 16-13-2-3, 2.18 GAA, .911 SV%