The Los Angeles Kings are currently struggling as they have lost four out of their last five games with their last game, a 5-1 loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins, arguably the worst performance of the season. On Wednesday night, the Kings will be looking to turn their fortunes around and start another road trip on a high note.
However, it won't necessarily be easy as it will be against the defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers. They are currently second in the Atlantic Division and have won three of their last four games.
This is a game where the Kings are going to need their veterans to really set the tone for the rest of the team if they hope to come away with a win.
These are four players on the Los Angeles Kings who need big games against the Florida Panthers.
Darcy Kuemper
Darcy Kuemper has looked almost unbeatable in net since returning from injured reserve in December. However, that hasn't been the case as of late and he has now lost two of his last three games as a starter. Kuemper really struggled in particular against the Seattle Kraken by allowing three goals on 21 shots, a team that isn't really known for being an
This is a game against the Panthers, in which Kuemper could be very busy as they are currently third in the NHL in shot attempts at 1,494. The good news is that Kuemper has been excellent at home with a 6-1-1 record and a save percentage of .925 with a goals against average of only 1.98. If the Kings get that type of game from Darcy Kuemper, they have a great chance to get back in the win column.