Kings' New Coach Sparks Winning Streak

0:00The latest scores, headlines and storylines, right here on NHL News today. Subscribe and stay game ready. The Los Angeles Kings are fighting to save their season with just over 20 games left in the regular season. They sit outside the playoff picture and need to climb over several teams to get in. Last week, General Manager Ken Holland fired head coach Jim Hiller and named DJ Smith as interim coach. Earlier this week, Smith got his first win in a 5-3 victory over the New York Islanders. It came after a loss in his debut against Colorado. The Kings played with high energy, dominating shots in the first period and scoring five goals for the first time since late December. Players and fans noticed the difference right away. Captain Anzacopatar marked his 1500th NHL game amid the urgency to perform. The win boosted confidence in the locker room, especially after the coaching shakeup. The team showed aggression on 4-check, puck retrieval and defense while protecting a lead late.

1:01Key contributors like Coppatar, Adrian Kempi and others combined for a strong production despite missing top talent. Now the Kane space a tough road ahead. They must repeat this desperate style every night to snag a playoff spot for the fifth straight year. The window is closing fast and consistency from stars will be key. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage, some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen, s-o-l-i-soli-pillow.com.