NHL: A Big Win for the L.A. Kings

Last night the defending champion Los Angeles Kings won (2-1) vs the San Jose Sharks in an outdoor hockey game played before over 70,000 fans at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, which is the home of the NFL San Francisco 49ers.

In addition to the enhanced circumstances involving an outdoor NHL game with a huge throng in attendance, it was another big win for the Kings as they battle to make the playoffs.

The Kings have been an exceptional playoffs team, winning the Stanley Cup in 2012 and 2014. In 2013, they lost to the eventual champion Chicago Blackhawks in the semi-final round of the playoffs.

Clearly, they are a team that NHL West opponents don’t want to face in the playoffs. It looks as though as predicted here, someone will face that task, as L.A. probably will make the playoffs.