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As the LA Kings open up a critical two-game set against the Avalanche on Friday, we’ll be keeping tabs on these three items in the series.
The LA Kings are about to enter a crucial part of the 2021 schedule, a six-game stretch that could be one to look back on, both positively or negatively. The Kings will face Colorado, then St. Louis for two, then Vegas for two. Entering Friday’s series opener against the Avs, Los Angeles is in fifth place in the West Division with 28 points, only two points out of the fourth playoff spot in the West and five points out of first place.