Kings' New Aggressive Style Sparks Playoff Hopes

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on NHL News today. Subscribe and stay game ready. The Los Angeles Kings are showing new life in March, despite tough injuries sidelineing key players like Kevin Fiala for the season and others like. Andre Cosmenco and Joe Armia for weeks. General manager Ken Holland added forward, Scott Lafton from the Toronto Maple Leafs right before the trade deadline to bolster the center position. On March 1st, they fired head coach Jim Hiller and brought in DJ. Smith sparking a shift toward an aggressive style aimed at grabbing a playoff spot. Under Smith, the Kings have ditched passive defense for relentless pressure in all three zones with strong four checks, physical checks, and defensemen joining the rush. This has turned them into a tenacious group that hounds pucks and limits opponent space. Players and coaches are buzzing with renewed belief and desperation. Veterans note everyone's blocking shots, playing physical and committing fully on every shift from four check to back check.

1:06Smith highlights how they're holding pucks, creating chances, and scoring from unexpected sources. In their first six games under Smith, they've scored 16 goals at five on five, tying for third in the league, and generated the third most. High danger scoring chances with 73. Offensive surging, though they've sacrificed some defensively, struggling at times to protect leads. They've earned 7 of 12 possible points so far, hold the second wild card in the west, and trail the Edmonton oilers by four points with two. Games in hand. On their five game road trip, their two wins, one over time loss through four games, facing weak eastern teams next. Positive momentum has play off hopes alive if they keep this up. Appreciation to our sponsor for back in this episode. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Lay back and listen. S.O.L.I., solelypillo.com.