Trevor Moore's Scoring Slump: Kings' Playoff Hopes Hang in Balance

It's March 23rd.

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Trevor Moore, the Los Angeles Kings winger from Thousand Oaks, had a breakout year in the

2023-24 season.

He led the team with 31 goals, proving himself as a key offensive force after going undrafted

and rising through the ranks.

This season, though, things have flipped for more in the 2025-26 campaign.

Through 57 games, he has just nine goals and 12 assists for 21 points, along with the

minus nine rating.

Coming off Inja Reserve in January, his shooting has dropped sharply, turning him from

sniper to struggling score.

Fans and analysts are frustrated, especially as younger players like Quentin Byfield and

Alex LaFirrier surge ahead.

Moore has lost prime power playtime in top line mates, and with his $4.2 million cap

hit, questions about his value are growing on A.

CapTi team.

He still brings solid two-way play, including penalty killing and physical hits.

But reliable defense alone isn't cutting it for King supporters who.

Recall his 30-go output.

As the playoffs near, Moore faces a critical test.

A scoring drought in the first round could force the front office to rethink his role,

including into the offseason.