Despite losing 2-0 to the rival Sharks, the Kings appear to be in great position for a playoff run. Los Angeles will enter the holiday break with 48 points in the standings. Only Tampa Bay has more points in the standings than that, at 54. The Kings with their 48 points have matched the very surprising Vegas Golden Knights, playing in their first year in professional hockey.
Part of the reason Los Angeles has made it this far has been their superior fire power. It seemed like at one point, everyone on the team was scoring goals at a ridiculous pace.