In back-to-back games, both 2-1 defeats, the Kings have had a 5-on-3 chance. And not just a partial 5-on-3, but over a minute of 5-on-3 time in both instances. In total this season, no team has spent more time playing…
The Los Angeles Kings focused practice on their 5-on-3 power-play unit following back-to-back 2-1 losses where they failed to score with a two-man advantage. Forward Adrian Kempe described the unit's recent performances as "unacceptable," emphasizing that the team must move the puck better and generate more shots on goal.
The team has logged nearly three minutes on 5-on-3 power plays without scoring. Artemi Panarin and coach Peter Laviolette noted that the unit needs to adopt a simpler, shoot-first mentality, improve puck movement, and deliver more pucks through screens rather than overpassing.
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