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Panthers aiming for improved effort against Kings

Nov 6, 2008 - 11:24 AM Florida (4-6-1) at Los Angeles (3-6-2) 10:30 p.m. EST

LOS ANGELES (Ticker) -- The Florida Panthers need to increase their offensive output if they plan on ending their losing streak and finding success on the road.

The Panthers look to snap a four-game slide on Thursday, when they visit the Los Angeles Kings.

Florida has been outscored, 14-6, while posting a 0-3-1 record over its previous four games. Three of those losses, including each of the last two, have come away from home.

The Panthers have earned only three points in their first six road games and realize they need to step it up if they want to salvage any of the final three contests of their current five-game trek.

"We have to be the hardest-working team in the league," said Florida left wing David Booth, who is tied with Nathan Horton for second on the team with four goals.

"Let's be honest, in order for us to compete, we need everyone's A game every night," coach Peter DeBoer said.

The Panthers got off to a slow start start on Sunday, falling behind by as many as three goals in the second period en route to a 5-3 loss to the Atlanta Thrashers.

Staples Center may be the ideal venue for the Panthers to get back on track as the Kings continue to struggle on their home ice.

Los Angeles is 0-3-2 in its last five home games and owns an identical record in its last five contests overall. The Kings on Tuesday endured their third shutout in eight games at home this season, dropping a 1-0 overtime decision to the Anaheim Ducks.