Adrian Kempe
of the LA Kings knows the importance of puck possession as a young center in the NHL.
It's that understanding that has enabled the Kings (10-2-2) to carry on despite the loss of veteran center
Jeff Carter
to an ankle injury on Oct. 18.
Kempe (6-foot-2, 195 pounds), 21, has been a second-line center with left wing
Tanner Pearson
and
Tyler Toffoli
since Oct. 23, when he scored one goal on three shots in 12:25 of ice time in a 3-2 loss at the Toronto Maple Leafs.
He has five points (two goals, three assists), a plus-7 rating and four shots on goal while averaging 14:50 of ice time in his past six games.
Rookie Watch: Adrian Kempe Stepping Up for the LA Kings
Center Adrian Kempe is producing on the second line between Tanner Pearson and Tyler Toffoli