"Last year was the first time I did these predictions, and they didn't go as well as I would have liked. Drew Doughty being injured for most of the season and a rough/unlucky offensive season from Trevor Moore messed a few of them up. I ended up going 4/10 and had Anze Kopitar leading in assists (I was perfect on that one with 46), Kevin Fiala with the most power-play goals, and Tanner Jeannot leading in both hits and penalty minutes. The goal for this season's stats predictions is simple: do better than last year."
"For the past two seasons, Adrian Kempe has led the Kings in points, and I don't see anything changing this season. Easily regarded as their best forward, he is the heart and soul of an offense that doesn't win games because of their offensive output. He finished with 73 points last season, which was two fewer than the season before (career high). It's important to note that he is heading into a contract year, and that almost always has a significant impact on not only production but a player's impact in general. He is a driving force, and he's not slowing down in a season where he's playing for a raise."
Opening night features the Los Angeles Kings facing the Colorado Avalanche at Crypto.com Arena. Two preseason games remain and roster decisions are imminent. Last season's prediction attempts produced a 4/10 record, affected by Drew Doughty's injury and Trevor Moore's poor offensive performance. Anze Kopitar led the team in assists with 46, Kevin Fiala led in power-play goals, and Tanner Jeannot led in both hits and penalty minutes. Adrian Kempe led the Kings in points the past two seasons with 73 points last season and is in a contract year, making a big season likely. Kevin Fiala, Anze Kopitar, and Quinton Byfield are viable alternatives for team scoring.
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