Kings hope to get ‘there’ versus division-leading Vegas

LOS ANGELES –– The Kings just confronted both teams from last year’s Western Conference Finals and next they’ll joust with a division winner currently in position to repeat, the Vegas Golden Knights, on Wednesday.

The Kings have had some quality wins lately, but have failed to use them as springboards. They beat the Tampa Bay Lightning on Dec. 18. The Bolts haven’t lost since, prevailing in 10 straight showdowns, including a rematch with the Kings. But the Kings turned around and flopped...