The Los Angeles Kings are gearing up for their matchup against the Ottawa Senators on Monday Night Hockey, looking to turn around a tough stretch of games. Despite being in the postseason chase, the Kings have faced challenges, having lost three consecutive matches, exacerbated by Drew Doughty’s injury. A significant factor in their struggles has been a power play that sits at the bottom of the league rankings, currently 28th overall and with only one goal in their last six opportunities.
In a press conference following Sunday’s practice, Kings forward Kevin Fiala expressed optimism about their power play’s potential for improvement. “The past is in the past. Honestly, if it’s good or bad, it’s gone. Today is a new day, a good day. We had some good work, I feel like. So just start fresh. Don’t think over it too much, just go back to basics. It’s gonna go in for us, I really believe that. We just have to keep a positive mindset. It’s gonna come,” Fiala stated, indicating a collective desire to reset and focus on fundamental strategies to revitalize their attacking approach.
Under the leadership of new general manager Ken Holland, the Kings restructured their blue line this offseason, but their forward lineup has largely remained unchanged. This continuity has not translated into success on the power play, particularly at such a crucial point in the season where competition in the Western Conference is tight.
The Kings and Senators meet for the second time in November, with their first encounter resulting in a narrow 1-0 victory for Los Angeles in Ottawa. This rematch has significant implications for both teams, with Ottawa seeking to continue their momentum on a West Coast road trip where they have already secured victories in their first two games. The potential return of star forward Brady Tkachuk could further bolster the Senators’ chances.
Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Fans can catch all the action live via Prime Video, which streams all regular-season NHL games on Monday nights exclusively for Prime members in Canada, promising an exciting viewing experience filled with intense gameplay and high stakes.
As both teams vie for crucial points, the hope remains that the Kings can harness Fiala’s positive approach on their power play and recover their winning form.