Los Angeles hosts Florida in a non-conference matchup

The Los Angeles Kings and the Florida Panthers are set to clash in a non-conference NHL game. The Kings, who ended last season with a 35-27-20 record, are looking to improve their home performance after a 15-19-9 record. They averaged 2.7 goals per game last season. Meanwhile, the Panthers, with a 40-38-4 record last season, aim to enhance their road game after a 17-23-1 record. They scored an average of 3.0 goals per game but allowed 3.3. Key players are missing due to injuries, including Kevin Fiala for the Kings and Aleksander Barkov for the Panthers. This matchup provides an early test for both teams as they seek to establish momentum in the new season. QUESTION: How might the absence of key players due to injuries impact the performance and strategies of both teams in this game?