Kings Prep - Kuzmenko, Malott Skate, Copley Up, Denver Mindset

The Kings hit the ice for playoff practice with Kuzmenko and Malott skating hard, signaling they're pushing every edge before facing the Avs. Copley gets the recall call, bolstering that goaltending depth everyone whispers about in the room. This mile-high mentality they're building carries real weight - Colorado's altitude tests lungs and legs like nothing else, and LA knows a fresh mindset separates survivors from the pack in round one.