{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62965f7370338500121e40c8/69a5d0c229b4068917b039ca?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Kings Fire Hiller… Can the Season Be Saved in Los Angeles?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62965f7370338500121e40c8/1772474571351-78b88ff9-5bce-4168-a723-24ecf17c3a82.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The pressure is mounting in Los Angeles.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p>We break down what’s next in L.A., whether the Kings can recover, and how this impacts the playoff picture.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus:</p><p>• Matt Schaefer’s two-goal performance lifts the Islanders over Florida</p><p> • The Sabres surge to 88% playoff odds after a massive weekend</p><p> • Pittsburgh’s playoff chances jump to 90%</p><p> • Washington, Columbus, and Ottawa all heating up</p><p> • Utah potentially eyeing Robert Thomas — is a bigger move coming?</p><p> • The Oilers place Mangiapane on waivers in year one of his deal</p><p> • Dennis Bernstein joins to react to the Kings’ decision</p><p>With the trade deadline approaching, momentum swings and front office decisions are starting to define the playoff race.</p><p>Subscribe for daily NHL analysis, insider discussion, and trade deadline coverage</p><p><br></p><p><strong>👍🏼Powered by @bet3</strong>65. Whatever the moment, it’s Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code “NATION”. <a href=\"http://www.bet365.ca/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.bet365.ca/ </a></p><p>👍🏼<strong>TIm Horton’s</strong>: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Us!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://x.com/DailyFaceoff\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Twitter</strong></a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@daily_faceoff?sub_confirmation=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube</strong></a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/dailyfaceoff/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Instagram</strong></a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/dailyfaceoff\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Facebook</strong></a></p>","author_name":"The Nation Network"}