Drew Doughty wasn't part of the Kings' seven-game playoff showdown with the Edmonton Oilers last year. Could he be a difference-maker for the Kings?
Kings captain Anze Kopitar celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Ducks on Thursday.
One similarity to last year is that the Kings likely will again be depleted by injuries. Fiala and Gabe Vilardi didn’t practice with the team Saturday, and coach Todd McLellan declined to update their status. Given those issues, Kopitar called the team’s mood “cautiously optimistic,” and said they have a better chance of beating the Oilers than they did last year. “I think we’re a better-rounded team than we were last year, with some experience now,” he said.
Stopping McDavid must be a team effort, but the bulk of the work will fall on Doughty and Anderson. They must be effective for the Kings to have any kind of chance against the Oilers, who had three 100-point scorers in McDavid , Leon Draisaitl , and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins . Doughty is ready for the challenge.“I’m excited for that opportunity. I love playing against him. It’s super difficult. You’ve got to be on your toes at all moments,” Doughty said.
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