Kings eye another win vs. Blackhawks to improve playoff chances

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With time running low to lock down a spot in the playoffs, the Los Angeles Kings will open a key three-game home stretch when they face the improved Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday.

The Kings (34-22-11, 79 points) entered NHL play on Monday in third place in the Pacific Division, which qualifies for the playoffs. But one wild-card team (Nashville Predators) has more points than