Kings struggle with winless start after five games this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 4:48 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
The Los Angeles Kings remain winless after five games this season, ranking among the bottom teams in scoring with an average of 2.2 goals per game. Injuries to key players Kevin Fiala and Mats Zuccarello have hindered their offensive efforts. Their special teams have underperformed, particularly on the penalty kill with a league-low of 57.9%. Goaltenders Darcy Kuemper and Anton Forsberg have also struggled, both failing to record a.900 save percentage. The Kings continue to seek their first victory of the season.
- •Kings average 2.2 goals per game, ranking near last in the league
- •Injuries to Fiala and Zuccarello impact the offense
- •Power play succeeds at only 15.8%, 22nd in the league
- •Penalty kill percentage is 57.9%, the second lowest
- •Goaltenders Kuemper and Forsberg struggle with low save percentages
- 4:48 AMYahoo Sports — A Deeper Dive Into the Kings Winless Start
"Five games through the season and the Kings have yet to win a game. What areas have led to the early-season struggles?
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