Kings Fire Hiller… Can the Season Be Saved in Los Angeles?

The pressure is mounting in Los Angeles.

The Kings have fired Jim Hiller — but can this season still be saved? With playoff odds dipping and the Sharks and Kings both falling below 40%, the Western race is tightening fast.

We break down what’s next in L.A., whether the Kings can recover, and how this impacts the playoff picture.

Plus:

• Matt Schaefer’s two-goal performance lifts the Islanders over Florida

• The Sabres surge to 88% playoff odds after a massive weekend

• Pittsburgh’s playoff chances jump to 90%

• Washington, Columbus, and Ottawa all heating up

• Utah potentially eyeing Robert Thomas — is a bigger move coming?

• The Oilers place Mangiapane on waivers in year one of his deal

• Dennis Bernstein joins to react to the Kings’ decision

With the trade deadline approaching, momentum swings and front office decisions are starting to define the playoff race.

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