Kings struggle in power play, fall to Panthers despite new acquisitions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 7:18 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
The Los Angeles Kings lost to the Florida Panthers on Tuesday, despite adding Artemi Panarin and hiring new coach Peter Laviolette. Both teams failed to capitalize on power play opportunities, with the Kings going 0-for-5 and the Panthers 0-for-6. The Kings' penalty kill showed improvement, successfully shutting down all six Panthers power plays. However, they could not convert on key chances, including a lengthy five-on-three. The defeat leaves the Kings at 0-2-1 this season, with unresolved issues in their offensive production and power play efficiency.
- •Kings lose 3-2 to Panthers in ongoing NHL season.
- •Both teams went scoreless on power plays.
- •Kings' penalty kill improved, shutting out Panthers' six opportunities.
- •Artemi Panarin scored in first two games; needs more support.
- •Kings are now 0-2-1 with a power play efficiency of 2-for-12.
- 7:18 AMYahoo Sports — New Coach. New Star. Same Old Kings.
"The Kings may have a new coach and Artemi Panarin, but Tuesday's loss to Florida showed that the same old problems are still very much alive.
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