Kings (0-2-0, last place) @ Oilers (1-1-0, second place)
7:30 p.m. MST | TSN
Rexall Place

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The opposing view: Jewels From The Crown, McSorley's Stick, Battle of California

Top Story: The Kings can't get on track and the Oilers just suffered a thumping by a grown-up team. The Kings' performance has nothing to do with a Stanley Cup hangover (see below), so with Anze Kopitar returning to full health, they should start to roll again, even without Matt Greene. The Oilers ran into a legitmately talented team and folded hard in the first period. Much of the responsibility rests with Ralph Krueger as his line-matching was not up to snuff and his penalty killers were disjointed and scattered.

Which team gets back on track first?

The Oilers are saying:

"Everyone was too focused on the puck, myself included. It's not acceptable and it won't happen again."

--Ladislav Smid on the team's effort against the Sharks

The Opponent is saying:

"We've had plenty of time to talk about it. It's January already, so I think everybody has stopped talking about it regardless"

--Anze Kopitar, on a Stanley Cup hangover

Key matchup: Until he proves he can coach with the big boys, the key matchup for the Oilers is going to be Ralph Krueger versus the opponent's head coach.