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The LA Kings open a two-game series against Vegas on Friday night, and their playoff fate could be decided over the next 14 games.
At this point in the season, the LA Kings are very much in the mix for a playoff spot in the West Division. Los Angeles sits in fifth place, three points behind the Blues for the final playoff spot in the division. And to no one’s surprise, the Vegas Golden Knights sit atop the division.
Stanley Cup contenders since their inception into the league in the 17-18 season, Vegas has consistently made the big offseason splash, most recently inking defenseman Alex Pietrangelo to a seven-year, $61.