Los Angeles Kings fans have witnessed a familiar story this season. The team has played 10 overtime games—the most in the league alongside the Edmonton Oilers—and after tonight’s defeat by the Boston Bruins, their overtime record stands at 4-0-6, the highest number of overtime losses for any NHL team.
Despite outscoring opponents 32-26 for the second consecutive game, the Kings couldn’t secure a win in overtime, managing just one goal on 32 shots—a clear indicator of their struggles. The Kings have shown resilience by clawing back from behind and forcing overtime, sometimes dominating significant portions of the game. Yet, something always falls apart as the clock hits zero.
The overtime period has become a repetitive and frustrating storyline for the Kings. After a penalty shootout loss to the Sharks the previous night, they suffered consecutive overtime losses, dropping a 2-1 decision to the Bruins. This pattern is no coincidence but a troubling trend.
Throughout the season, fans have seen the Kings battle back, tie the game, outshoot their rivals, but then falter when overtime arrives. Joel Armia’s goal in the third period gave the Kings hope, but the heartbreak repeated with the Bruins quickly scoring in overtime, Morgan Geekie notching his second goal to dash LA’s hopes.
Overtime is proving to be a daunting challenge. The Kings aren’t being overwhelmed during regular play but consistently fail to close out games in the 3-on-3 sudden death format, which has been their nemesis multiple times. As overtime progresses, their confidence visibly dwindles, exposing unresolved issues that other teams exploit.
The real problem isn’t just the losses—it’s the recurring nature of these losses, which fans painfully watch unfold. Unless the Kings break free from this recurring script, momentum won’t swing their way, and frustration will continue to mount.
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Fan Take: This ongoing overtime struggle highlights the importance of resilience and execution under pressure in hockey. For the Kings and their fans, overcoming this hurdle is crucial—not just for success this season but for rebuilding confidence in high-stakes moments that can define a team’s legacy.
