NHL Playoffs: Kings Make Crucial Push for Second Wild Card Spot As the National Hockey League's regular season enters its final stretch, the Los Angeles Kings find themselves in a heated battle for the second wild card spot in the West. Currently tied with the Nashville Predators and San Jose Sharks, the Kings are poised to make a crucial push for the coveted playoff spot. However, their 30-26-19 record leaves them with a fragile margin, as their 19 regulation wins are the lowest among the three teams vying for the spot. With the stakes high, the Kings will need to outpace both the Predators and Sharks in points to secure their position in the playoffs, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the regular season.


The Kings (30-26-19) are even with the Predators and Sharks in the race for the second wild card in the West but have just 19 regulation wins, so they will need to pass both in points to clinch a ...