The National Hockey League’s regular season kicks off with the Los Angeles Kings, who finished last season with a 35-27-20 record and secured fourth place in the Pacific Division. NHL.com has highlighted six key storylines to follow as the team prepares for the opener, offering fans insight into potential areas of focus. The breakdown examines both offensive and defensive trends, as well as positional strengths and challenges from the previous campaign. For hockey enthusiasts, this preview could provide a useful lens to track the Kings’ early-season performance and development.

NHL regular season begins Sept 29. Leading up to the season opener, NHL.com is identifying six things to watch for each team. Today, the Los Angeles Kings. Last season: 35-27-20, fourth in Pacific ...