Remember when the Boston Bruins lost to the Kings with 0.4 seconds remaining in overtime Oct. 28? A loss to the Ducks on Nov. 15 dropped Boston to 6-7-4. The Bruins have since become the hottest team in the league.
Goalie Tuukka Rask went more than two months without a regulation loss and was the 11th goaltender in NHL history to earn at least a point in 21 consecutive decisions. Boston is also getting contributions from a stable of rookies, including Charlie McAvoy, Danton Heinen and Jake DeBrusk. Kings fans take note: McAvoy, a defenseman, is a future star whose style has been likened to Drew Doughty's.