Total points: 109Last week: No. 7
"With nine forwards reaching double-digit goals, the Kings are a versatile, well-balanced team. Sure, forward Kevin Fiala (68 points; 22 goals, 46 assists) and center Anze Kopitar (63 points; 26 goals, 37 assists) are the two biggest offensive stars. But to me, Adrian Kempe is the one whose playoff absence would be as equally devastating. Following his 35-goal breakout season of 2021-22, the 26-year-old forward looks determined to set new NHL career highs. He leads Los Angeles in even-strength goals (21), power-play goals (nine), short-handed goals (two), total goals (32), shots (208), and is second in plus-minus (plus-17). Thankfully, Kempe has not missed a game this season." -- Paul Strizhevsky, staff writer