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Change in structure causing problems for Kings

Things aren’t going to script in Hollywood, but sometimes that happens with a new screenplay. The Los Angeles Kings are in a year of transition. With new head coach Peter Laviolette, the team is hoping to be a little more…

By Daily Faceoff · Yardbarker

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 8:00 PM

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Daily Faceoff reports that structural tactical changes under head coach Peter Laviolette have sparked early struggles for the Kings.
The Los Angeles Kings opened their 2026-27 campaign with four consecutive losses.
Analyst Steve Peters highlighted that shifting from a 1-3-1 to a 1-2-2 system hurt the Kings' defensive numbers.

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Daily Faceoff reports that structural adjustments under new head coach Peter Laviolette are contributing to early-season struggles for the Los Angeles Kings. The team lost its first four games of the 2026-27 season while trying to adapt to a new tactical system.

Analyst Steve Peters explained that shifting from a 1-3-1 setup to a 1-2-2 neutral-zone structure has worsened defensive metrics, with the Kings dropping to 29th in goals against. Peters also raised concerns regarding an aging defensive corps featuring four blueliners aged 33 or older, alongside injuries to Kevin Fiala and Mats Zuccarello.

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