Summary
The Los Angeles Kings stumble in their season opener as special teams woes fuel 8-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Can Peter Laviolette spark a turnaround soon during a brutal stretch to start the season? Eddie Garcia breaks down the Kings' struggles against a powerhouse Avalanche squad, spotlighting key issues like Darcy Kuemper's shaky goaltending, a penalty kill torched for four goals, and top-line talent like Quinton Byfield and Artemi Panarin coming up short at even strength. Highlights include Byfields stellar faceoff performance, Joel Armias short-handed scoring streak, and a fiery scrap between Brant Clark and Nathan MacKinnon. With San Jose Sharks and Florida Panthers looming, the pressure is on for the Kings to sharpen special teams and discipline. Is it time to hit the panic button, or just a hiccup on opening night?00:00 Kings Lose to Avalanche: Game Recap & Takeaways12:42 Individual Performances Analyzed: Kemper, Top Line, Key Stats22:44 Sharks Preview & Fan EngagementSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Butcher BoxIf 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.TalkiatryHead to https://Talkiatry.com/LOCKEDONNHL to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And thats why you should get Odoo. Try for free today athttps://Odoo.com/lockedon.IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.KALSHIToday'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 whats next.FanDuelThis season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-newFanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more.Every week, check the FanDuel app to seewhatswaiting for you orvisithttps://FANDUEL.COMtoget 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.