LA Kings (Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
January 14th marked the first game for the LA Kings since March of 2020, and with it renewed hope. The first two games against the Minnesota Wild had heartbreaking results, though, losing both games 4-3 in overtime. In those two games, the LA Kings held a 3-1 lead, and in both games, they were victimized by Russian rookie sensation Kirill Kaprizov. The Kings and their fans were glad to see him leave the Staples Center.
Next up, on January 19th and 21st, were the Colorado Avalanche.