Since 2000 , they have never been lower than 12th in the NHL in hits , and have been in the Top 7 each of the past seven years .
The Los Angeles Kings are a notable exception to the rule .
Since 2000 , Los Angeles Kings have never been lower than 12th in the NHL in hits , and have been in the Top 7 each of the past seven years .
The Los Angeles Kings are a notable exception to the rule .