5 Things We’ve Learned About the Western Conference in 40 Games

Oct 16, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Officials separate St. Louis Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (27) and Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) fight in the second period of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

It’s fierce out there in the Western Conference.

The Los Angeles Kings have their work cut out for them.

Most teams in the NHL are reaching the 40 game mark.  Only five teams in the Western Conference have not yet played 40 games.  We’re almost halfway through the season.

As usual skill, scoring, and physical play have dominated the Western Conference.

The Kings are currently 19-12-9, giving the team 47 points and a 4th place ranking in the Pacific Division.  L.A. is tied with the Winnipeg Jets for 7th place in the West.

Here’s five important things we’ve learned about the Kings and their Western Conference opponents in the first 40 games.