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Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are optimistic about their upcoming schedule, which features 13 of 18 games at home, providing a strong opportunity to improve their standing in the Pacific Division and make a playoff push after a successful run before the holiday break.
The Los Angeles Kings are on a six-game winning streak, showcasing their potential as a top NHL team. With a record of 17-8-3, they are just two points behind the Vegas Golden Knights in the Pacific Division. The team is focused on maintaining their performance by analyzing both strengths and weaknesses, as emphasized by goalie Darcy Kuemper. Despite past challenges, the Kings are determined to prove their resilience and competitiveness in the league, especially with upcoming games against strong opponents.
The Los Angeles Kings will face the Seattle Kraken in an NHL regular-season game tonight, kicking off a stretch of seven consecutive games within the Pacific Division. Goaltender Cam Talbot is expected to start for the Kings, while Joey Daccord is projected to start for the Kraken. Forward Arthur Kaliyev, who missed the previous game due to illness, will return to the Kings' lineup. Both teams are looking to bounce back from recent losses and secure crucial points in the division standings.
The schedules for the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs have been set, with the Pacific Division First Round being a best-of-3 series. The Coachella Valley Firebirds will face the Tucson Roadrunners, the Colorado Eagles will play against the Ontario Reign, and the Abbotsford Canucks will take on the Bakersfield Condors. The lower seed will be designated as the "home" team for last change.
With four days left in the regular season, the NHL playoff races are tight. The Florida Panthers can clinch a playoff berth if the Buffalo Sabres lose to the New Jersey Devils and the Pittsburgh Penguins lose to the Chicago Blackhawks in regulation. The Carolina Hurricanes can clinch the Metropolitan Division title if they defeat the Detroit Red Wings and the Devils lose to the Sabres in regulation. The Vegas Golden Knights can clinch the Pacific Division title if they defeat the Seattle Kraken and the Edmonton Oilers lose to the Colorado Avalanche. The Winnipeg Jets can clinch a playoff berth if they get at least one point against the Minnesota Wild.
The LA Kings have secured a spot in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, with five regular-season games remaining. Playoff tickets are on sale, but the seeding, opponent, and schedule are yet to be determined. The Kings could finish anywhere from 1st through 7th in the Western Conference and have nine potential round one opponents. The playoffs are scheduled to begin on April 17, with the Kings' regular season ending on April 13. The series will follow a 2-2-1-1-1 format, with the higher-seeded team hosting Games 1, 2, 5, and 7.