Kings vs. Blues: Western Conference Showdown Analysis and Player Injury News

Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

The Western Conference matchup will feature a showdown between the St. Louis Blues and the Los Angeles Kings.

Holding a record of 33-29-3, St. Louis has demonstrated considerable strength, especially on their home ice with an 18-11-1 record. Conversely, Los Angeles comes into the game with a 33-20-11 overall record, backed by impressive performances away from home, having a 19-9-4 record on the road.

Noteworthy players for this matchup include Jordan Kyrou, with 20 goals and 28 assists, and Pavel Buchnevich, who has contributed 5 goals and 1 assist in the last 10 games for St. Louis. From Los Angeles, Trevor Moore, boasting 25 goals and 20 assists, and Drew Doughty, with 2 goals and 8 assists in the recent 10 games, are players to keep an eye on.

Reviewing recent performances, the Blues have been netting an average of 2.1 goals per game, while the Kings have a slightly higher average of 2.6 goals per game. Even so, Los Angeles finds itself dealing with more penalty minutes, averaging 7.4 minutes per game, compared to 6.3 minutes for St. Louis.

The Kings' lineup could be affected by injuries, with players like Pheonix Copley, Carl Grundstrom, Viktor Arvidsson, and Adrian Kempe currently out due to various health issues.

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