NHL Hockey 3h Briefing
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Coaching Changes
The L.A. Kings espn.com have fired coach Jim Hiller after two seasons. Associate head coach D.J. Smith has been named interim coach as the team sits three points out of a wild-card spot.
Standings Impact
The coaching change comes as the Kings struggle to maintain playoff positioning. With only a few weeks remaining in the regular season, the team needs to climb back into postseason contention.