POSITIVE STEP: LA Kings Earn First Preseason WIN behind new captain Doughty and goalie Forsberg

The Los Angeles Kings secure their first preseason win as Drew Doughty debuts as captain and Anton Forsberg delivers a strong bounce-back in net. Are the Kings finally finding their groove under new head coach Peter LaViolette? Eddie Garcia recaps the 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, highlighting standout moments from Eric Haula’s LA debut and Joel Armia’s game-winning goal. Forsberg’s improved play, disciplined penalty kill units, and Doughty’s highlight assist showcase the team’s potential as opening night approaches. Garcia breaks down the competition for the final roster spots, spotlighting Andre Lee’s impressive preseason and the battle between Taylor Ward and Kenny Connors for a coveted position. Key discussions include the uncertain status of Corey Perry and Matt Zuccarello, projected Kings lineups, and the unusual situation surrounding goalie Eric Portillo. Can the Kings’ veteran talent create the spark needed for a successful start to the NHL season? 00:00 Kings vs. Ducks Recap Game summary, lineups, and analysis of the Kings’ preseason win, player performances, and special teams evaluation. 11:38 Roster Battles & Bubble Players Breakdowns of key competitions for the final roster spots, analysis of Andre Lee, Jared Wright, Martin Chromiak, Taylor Ward, and Kenny Connors. 23:56 Projected Opening Night Lineup Roster projection, mystery around Corey Perry and Matt Zuccarello, defensive pairs, and extra players. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Butcher Box If 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. Talkiatry Head to https://Talkiatry.com/LOCKEDONNHL to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Now, 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. KALSHI Today'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 what’s next. FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get 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) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLAKings?sid=... Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL #LosAngelesKings #LAKings #NHL