Los Angeles Kings

Last season: 48-25-9, lost to Edmonton in the first round for fourth straight year.

COACH: Jim Hiller (third season with Los Angeles; 69-37-10 career).

SEASON OPENER: Oct. 7 vs. Colorado.

DEPARTURES: General manager Rob Blake, D Vladislav Gavrikov, D Jordan Spence, F Tanner Jeannot.

ADDITIONS: GM Ken Holland, F Corey Perry, F Joel Armia, D Cody Ceci, D Brian Dumoulin.

GOALIES: Darcy Kuemper (31-11-7, 2.02 goals-against average, .922 save percentage), Anton Forsberg (11-12-3, 2.72, .901 for Ottawa).

BETMGM STANLEY CUP ODDS: 22-1.

What to expect

The Kings have been driven into hockey purgatory by the Edmonton Oilers, who have sent them home in the first round of four consecutive Stanley Cup playoffs. Los Angeles has become consistent and successful in the regular s

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