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Kings’ offensive inconsistency is making the difference between winning and losing

The inconsistency has been this season's pattern. On the 3-2 road trip, the Kings scored 14 goals in their three wins and two in their two losses.

By Taylor Olson · Rink Royalty

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 6:56 PM

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Taylor Olson argues that offensive inconsistency is the primary factor deciding the Kings' wins and losses.
The Kings scored six goals against Ottawa and seven against San Jose, but managed only two against Buffalo.
Quinton Byfield scored the overtime winner against Ottawa after the Kings surrendered a 5-1 lead.

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Taylor Olson of Rink Royalty argues that the Los Angeles Kings' offensive inconsistency and special teams struggles are directly determining whether the team wins or loses. The Kings have shown they can produce goals in bunches, scoring six against Ottawa and seven in a 7-2 win over San Jose, but suffered from sharp scoring drops such as in a 3-2 loss to Buffalo.

The writer notes that the team must establish sustained success by maintaining balanced forward depth, improving power-play efficiency, and closing out games without late-game collapses.

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