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Kings' Jeff Carter: Outlier amid team's offensive struggles

Carter has two consecutive multi-point outings, and three of his four goals this season have taken place on the man advantage. Even the casual hockey fan should be familiar with Carter -- he's produced 0.74 points per game over 14 seasons between the Flyers, Blue Jackets and Kings -- but his team is averaging a league-low 2.15 goals per contest, thus making it difficult for Carter to produce consistently.

Kings' Jeff Carter: Scores on power play

Carter ended a three-game scoring drought by hitting the twine in the second period and giving the Kings a chance before things fell apart over the rest of the contest. Los Angeles' struggles aren't helping Carter, who is producing at slightly below average by his usual standards. Keep him active, but be open to other options if a matchup is good.

Kings' Jeff Carter: Fills scoresheet in win

After going pointless in his first three games, Carter broke out Thursday night, tallying three points in just over 15 minutes of ice time. His goal came midway through the third period and nixed any thoughts Montreal may have had about a potential comeback. He'll look to build off this impressive showing when the Kings visit Ottawa on Saturday.

Kings' Jeff Carter: Scores in loss

It was a forgettable night for the Kings, but it's nice to see Carter continue to show that he's back to full strength. Each game he skates at this level of production is only further reason for owners to be confident in the 33-year-old this season.

Kings' Jeff Carter: Converts two goals

Carter's surgically repaired ankle does not seem to be bothering him all that much, as skated for 21:31 of ice time in this one. In fact, that was more ice time than any other forward logged between the two Pacific Division teams.