Kings Strong Play Being Cancelled Out by Lackluster Goaltending

Last updated Nov 3, 2022 Edit Source

• News post

• Nick Vasquez

The calling card of this era of Los Angeles Kings hockey has been stellar defensive play. In their Stanley Cup years of 2012 and 2014, they were second and first in goals against, respectively. In last season’s resurgence, they finished 10th in this metric. Through 12 games this season, they are allowing the fifth-most goals per game, worse than the likes of the Montreal Canadiens and the Chicago Blackhawks. Let’s take a look at some numbers and see if there are reasons to be concerned about this.

• Drew Doughty
• Jonathan Quick
• Cal Petersen

• How the Kings’ Defensemen Have Played
• What About Quick & Petersen?
• Patience is Key