STILL WINLESS: LA Kings are winless after the first 5 games of the season. Are they really this bad?

The LA Kings stumble to 0-3-2 start as Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers hand them a fifth straight defeat. Are the Kings really this bad, or is there hope for a turnaround? Eddie Garcia breaks down the Kings’ struggles, examining key factors like Peter Laviolette’s new system, injuries to Kevin Fiala and Mats Zuccarello, and the team’s lackluster special teams performance. Highlights include Brandt Clarke’s goal, play from the Byfield-Kempe-Panarin line, and Darcy Kuemper's outing in net. With a road-heavy schedule ahead and odds stacked against them, can the Kings regroup and spark a win streak, or will this season spiral further? Catch all the analysis, player updates, and what must change for LA to return to playoff contention. 00:00 Kings Winless Start: Are They Really This Bad? 08:26 Breaking Down Oilers Game: Stats, Special Teams, and Goalie Analysis 22:33 Can Kings Turn Season Around? Road Trip Outlook & Zuccarello Injury Update Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. KALSHI Today's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.