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Back to EpisodesKings Fire Hiller, Smith Takes Helm
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The Los Angeles Kings fired head coach Jim Hiller following a disastrous home loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Assistant coach DJ Smith takes over as interim head coach. The team struggles defensively, surrendering goals late in periods and dealing with goaltender Darcy Kuempers struggles. Fans are upset over questionable lineups and untapped talent. Offense ranks near the bottom of the league, with no other player besides Artemi Panarin cracking the top fifty scorers. Smith focuses on defensive fixes ahead of the playoff push, with potential trades for back-end help.
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