Los Angeles has won six of eight to bolster its playoff chances, two points behind Vegas and Anaheim for third place in the Pacific Division. They come off wins over Toronto (7-6), Nashville (3-2), Vancouver (4-1), and Edmonton (1-0). The Kings have one of the best road records (19-9-10) in the NHL, anchored by a defense that is fifth in goals allowed (2.89 per game) and 12th in save percentage. Meanwhile, Seattle is getting outscored by 30 goals, on a 3-10 run. The offense is 27th in goals scored (2.78 per game) and 19th on the power play, while the defense is 23rd in goals surrendered (3.11 per game) and last in penalty killing. Play Los Angeles.
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