The Winnipeg Jets were the NHL’s best home team in 2017-2018. And while I know the Kings aren’t going to intimidated by the moment, you assumed Winnipeg had an advantage.
The Kings are a decent team. They’re not anyone’s idea of a top flight contender, but they’re good. Nobody thought they were great when they won the Cup (ugh), so there’s that.
And of course, against his former franchise, Ilya Kovalchuk opens the scoring. It was his first goal with the Kings, and it was a beautiful pass from Drew Doughty through the crowded slot.