"Through 13 games this season, the Los Angeles Kings had yet to collect two points at home. Despite a 5-4-4 record, it didn't feel as if the Kings were a team that was playing winning hockey consistently. A lack of 60-minute performances, multiple overtime appearances, turnovers, shaky special teams, goal-scoring struggles, and constant trips to the penalty box played a significant role in the Kings' underwhelming start."
"While most of those traits are still present in the Kings' game, Tuesday night against the Winnipeg Jets was the closest they looked to themselves; a team that doesn't score much, but also doesn't give up much. On a night that saw a plethora of milestones, the Kings shut down one of the best teams in the NHL and finally gave their fans a home win to celebrate."
""It feels special for sure, it's a huge honour," Doughty said. "When you come into the league, it's never something you even think of, honest to god. It's kind of shocking that this all happened, but obviously, very proud and so thankful for the organization and my teammates, especially.""
The Los Angeles Kings began the season winless at home through 13 games despite a 5-4-4 record, hampered by inconsistent 60-minute performances, frequent overtime games, turnovers, shaky special teams, goal-scoring issues, and excessive penalties. In a recent game against the Winnipeg Jets the Kings delivered a defensive shutout, limiting a top NHL team while also securing several milestones. Drew Doughty scored his 162nd career goal to become the franchise's leading-scoring defenseman, and Adrian Kempe reached 200 career goals. The win reflected a commitment to team identity and defensive structure that curtailed opponent chances and energized the home crowd.
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