Kings Narrowly Miss Playoff Spot, Lose to Predators

0:00On April 3rd, the Los Angeles Kings nearly pulled off a massive comeback against the national predators last night, but they fell short and over time. Leaving both teams tied at 79 points in the tight Western conference playoff race. Down three goals after a brutal first period, the Kings clawed back to force extra time, but couldn't snag the win they desperately needed. This was huge because the Kings held a one-point edge going in, and beating a direct rival could have stretched that to three. Instead, playing the second game of a back-to-back at home where they've struggled, they started sloppy with gold tinder, Darcy Quimper letting in a, soft one early, handing Nashville control. Kings captain Anze Copitar praised the team's fighting character, saying it's the kind of desperation they'll need from pug drop to finish. He made it clear he's not ready to hang up his skates after just seven more games if they missed the playoffs. Adrian can't be led the charge with two goals. Scott laughed and added his fourth as a king, and Joe Armia tied it at four midway through

1:00the third by. Jamming in a loose puck, they simplified their game, firing pucks at the net and battling for rebounds to flip the script. With nine games left, the Kings faced the eliminated Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, then rematch the predators at home, Monday Prime chances to build. Momentum and seized that playoff spot. This has been NHL News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.