The Los Angeles Kings and the Ottawa Senators are set to clash in Ottawa on Saturday night, in a game that pits the Kings' road dominance against the Senators' home success.
The Los Angeles Kings have been a tale of two teams this season. They struggle to find their footing on home ice at Crypto.com Arena, but transform into a formidable force when playing in opposing arenas. Their current road record stands at an impressive 8-1-2, which is tied for the NHL lead in road wins. Their .800 winning percentage on the road is second-best in the NHL, only trailing the New York Rangers. Through their first 10 road games, the Kings have outscored their opponents 34-25, demonstrating a strong plus-9 goal differential.
In contrast, the Ottawa Senators have been strong at home, holding a 6-2-2 record at Canadian Tire Centre. The Senators are 9-5-4 overall. In their last 10 games, the Senators have gone 6-1-3, averaging 3.9 goals and allowing 2.9 goals per game.
The Kings are currently on a three-game win streak, most recently defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in overtime. Quinton Byfield scored the game-winning goal in overtime, marking his second consecutive game with a game-winning goal. Warren Foegele, Kevin Fiala, and Alex Laferriere also scored in the Kings' victory over the Maple Leafs.
The Senators are coming off a win against the Boston Bruins, snapping their seven-game winning streak. Tim Stutzle scored two third-period goals in that game.
Key players for the Senators include Drake Batherson, who has six goals and 12 assists, and Tim Stutzle, who has eight goals and six assists in his last 10 games. For the Kings, Adrian Kempe has six goals and 13 assists, while Corey Perry has six goals and four assists in his last 10 games.
This will be the first meeting between the Kings and Senators this season. Last season, the Senators had one of the lowest costs for a family of four to attend a game in the NHL, averaging $182 USD, below the league average of $304 USD.
With both teams in good form, Saturday's game promises to be a competitive and exciting matchup. The game will test the Kings' ability to maintain their road dominance against a strong home team in the Senators.
