Kings-Canucks Playoff Preview Part II: Forwards
The Kings can score now. Each team relies on their top-line to lead the way offensively. The line of Kopitar-Brown-Williams were the Kings' top three point producers this season. Vancouver's top line of the Sedins and Burrows also led the way for the Canucks. Both lines have produced at a similar pace this season. L.A.'s top trio has combined for 69 goals while Vancouver's has combined for 72 goals. Both lines led their respective teams during their four regular season matchups this season. For Los Angeles, Anze Kopitar (goal, 3 assists) and Justin Williams (2 goals, 1 assist) led the way. Vancouver was led by the NHL’s favorite Swedish twins, Daniel (goal, 3 assists) and Henrik Sedin (2 assists). The Kings offensive struggles have been well-documented. They were shutout a league-high 10 times this season. With that said, the Kings have only been shutout once since the acquisition of Jeff Carter (vs. Vancouver 1-0). ...