Kings' New Coach Debuts Against Avalanche

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NHL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. NHL fans have six games to catch tonight, with two airing nationally in the United States and one on Canadian TV. The spotlight falls on the Los Angeles Kings, who swished head coaches just yesterday. The team let go Jim Hiller after three seasons, where he posted 93 wins, 58 losses, and 24 ties. They promoted DJJ, Smith from Associate Coach, a guy who ran the Ottawa Senators bench for five years, from 2019 to 2023. Kings General Manager Ken Holland called the move key to unlocking the team's full potential, and boosting their push for success right now. The Kings sit at 24 wins, 21 losses, and 14 ties so far this year. Smith jumps straight into the fire with his debut against the NHL's top squad, the Colorado Avalanche at 39 wins, 10 losses, and 9 ties. That clash tips off at 10.30pm Eastern Time from crypto.com Arena.

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