The Los Angeles Kings claw back into a playoff spot as Anton Forsberg shines in a must-win shootout victory over the Nashville Predators. Have the Kings finally found their number one goalie at the season’s most critical moment? Host Eddie Garcia breaks down LA’s gritty win, highlighting Forsberg’s composure in net and crucial stops that settled the team’s nerves. Insights include standout showings from Scott Laughton and Joel Armia—who continue to anchor a revitalized third line—and the impact of key roster decisions down the playoff stretch. Discussion features D.J. Smith’s goalie choices, the Kings lineup being set and concerns over officiating. With just five games left and the schedule turning favorable, can LA maintain their edge and lock in a postseason run? Get analysis on the Kings’ playoff hopes, evolving lineup chemistry, and what’s next as the battle for the West intensifies.
00:00 — Kings Win, Playoff Race
Overview of the LA Kings’ crucial win against the Nashville Predators, playoff implications, and the search for a number one goalie.
11:15 — Forsberg’s Impact & Lineup
Analysis of Anton Forsberg’s performance, why he should be the number one goalie, and a breakdown of the current Kings lineup and recent roster moves.
22:59 — Standings, Officiating, Outlook
Update on playoff standings, remaining schedule, officiating critique, and upcoming key matchups for the Kings and their wild card rivals.
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11 Comments
The eye test is clear. AF31 is the better goalie right now. His play is calmer and his positioning is better. DJ is just being stubborn. DK35 should only play that 2nd game on the B2B: 4/14 vs Vancouver. GKG.
Kings have a back 2 back coming up. Kuemper is gonna play a few.
With that 2 man advantage argument, I do have to add on that there were a lot of missed calls that could have gone against the Predators, including a boarding late in the 3rd. The refs sacked in this game as they did last Thursday. I was in person watching the Predators defense hold and sit on the Kings attacking player behind their net multiple times with it only getting called once. Finishing a check is one thing, but holding a player from continuing to be part of the play for 5 ro 10 full seconds is an egregious no call, and I caught at least 5 of those. Great win for the Kings. Go Kings go.
The Kings looked good last night. They blew another 3rd period lead, but other than that they cleaned up a lot of the mistakes that they made against Toronto.
Glad the Kings won, but how did Stamkos not get a chance in the shoot-out?🤷♂️…very surprised by that.
All the excitement just to get throttled by Colorado in the first round, not sure why Kings fans are asking for that kind of punishment, can we just not make the playoffs and take our 3% chance on getting the number 1 pick please.
Nothing on Islanders getting rid of coach?
I sincerely hope that Jared Wright starts in LA next year.
The two man advantage should only have a one man advantage. Everybody seems to want to scream bloody murder at the the call by the young referee.
Not me. Idiot Anderson had no business bringing his stick up to the cross-checking position and then approaching the 'appearance ' of a cross-check.
The guy bothers me. He's weak physically. He doesn't put the puck in a good position to be taken by another King as often as he should. The only thing that saves him is his ability to use his stick to break up plays.
But, there are no better defenders on this team. All are weak. Way too many stupid plays.
The Kings defense is why they don't have ten more points thus far.
And don't get me started on Brandt Clarke's play, or non-play, I front of the net.
Disgusted 😡🤬
Eddie, Ducks lost 5 in a row, you should have mentioned that. They are vulnerable, only 4 points left. Go Preds today!
They must sign Laughton! If the LAK are smart… they would make him part of leadership for LAK next season