The Columbus Blue Jackets continue their West Coast tour as they visit Staples Center tonight to take on the red hot Los Angeles Kings. The Kings are 8-1 in their last 9 games and are 4-0 in their last 4 home games. Jonathan Quick is between the posts for LA and as always he’s been outstanding with a 2.28 GAA. The Blue Jackets have played well against the Pacific division, posting a 6-0 record over their last 6 games, however, they have not fared well in LA, going 0-5 in their last 5 at Staples Center and 1-6 in their last 7 against the Kings. Sergei Bobrovski is in the net for Columbus and he has struggled, with a 3-8 record and a 3.77 GAA. The Kings have the edge in offense, defense, penalty killing, face offs, and goal tending. Kings tonight.
Tonight’s hockey pick:
Los Angeles Kings