LOS ANGELES — On May 14, the day after the Los Angeles Kings played their final game of the COVID-19-abbreviated 2020-21 regular season, another dismal, blowout loss to the Colorado Avalanche, their veteran core spoke with the local media about their season, as well as the future of the team.
“Just being in the mix for as long as we were was refreshing,” said center Anze Kopitar. “But at the end of the day, it’s still disappointing not making the playoffs. We’ve got to correct that, and be in the position to make the playoffs.