"The Kings came out flat and were routed 6-2 by the Utah Mammoth at Crypto.com Arena, leaving them a point out of postseason berth with nine games to play."
"Only the Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers have been worse at home than the Kings this season, bucking historical trends with 18 losses in overtime or shootouts."
"With Saturday's loss, the most one-sided in more than a month, the Kings have dropped seven of their last 10 games and nine of 14 since D.J. Smith replaced Jim Hiller."
"Despite all that, the Kings took the ice against Utah with a chance to move back into a playoff spot, only to play with little urgency."
The Kings suffered a significant setback in their playoff pursuit, losing 6-2 to the Utah Mammoth. This defeat leaves them just outside playoff contention with nine games remaining. Their home performance has been dismal, ranking among the worst in the league. Historically, teams with many overtime losses struggle to make the playoffs, and the Kings have dropped seven of their last ten games. Despite having a chance to improve their standings, they played without urgency, falling behind early in the game.
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