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Kings Axe Hiller, Tap Smith as Interim Lifeline
The Los Angeles Kings finally pull the trigger on Jim Hiller after that humiliating 8-1 beatdown by Edmonton, where fans lit up Crypto.com Arena with "Fire Hiller" chants. GM Ken Holland hands the reins to D.J. Smith as interim coach, with ex-Kings tough guy Matt Greene stepping up as assistant, hoping a fresh voice shakes up a roster that's three points from the wild card.
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