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Helene Elliott: Kings get a much-needed boost ahead of critical divisional road trip

LOS ANGELES — The Kings' season-high 50 shots on net produced merely two goals Saturday, both scored during power plays. They gave up a short-handed goal to the Ducks and committed enough giveaways to raise questions about how well they'll fare if they replicate that during their upcoming trip to face division rivals Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver. For the second straight game, they were ...
Kevin Fiala of the Los Angeles Kings celebrates a 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks with David Rittich at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES — The Kings' season-high 50 shots on net produced merely two goals Saturday, both scored during power plays.

They gave up a short-handed goal to the Ducks and committed enough giveaways to raise questions about how well they'll fare if they replicate that during their upcoming trip to face division rivals Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver. For the second straight game, they were unable to produce a five-on-five goal.

The negatives are worrisome. But what mattered most to the Kings was that they conquered their shootout

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