Kings Kick Off Playoff-Seek Seven-Game Home Stand vs Utah Mammoth
The Los Angeles Kings open a pivotal seven-game homestand at Crypto.com Arena against the Utah Mammoth, aiming to deliver consistent 60-minute performances at home to climb in the playoff race, with Andrei Kuzmenko skating but not expected to return this regular season; interim coach D.J. Smith and captain Quinton Byfield stress urgency as the team seeks to capitalize on home ice.