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Kings Snap Streak with Shootout Win
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Los Angeles Kings Snap Skid with Thrilling Shootout Win Over Minnesota Wild
The Los Angeles Kings ended their three-game losing streak with a dramatic shootout victory against the Minnesota Wild at Crypto dot com Arena. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with the Kings leading four times, only to have Minnesota tie it each time. Darcy Kuempers final save in the shootout secured the 1-0 win for the Kings.
The Kings took an early lead through Adrian Kempe, set up by Anze Kopitar. Minnesota responded quickly with a goal from Jake Middleton. The second period saw power-play goals from Corey Perry and Joel Eriksson Ek, making it 2-2. Quinton Byfield scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, but Brock Faber tied it. Kevin Fiala assisted on Samuel Heleniuss goal to give the Wild the lead, but Kevin Fiala assisted on Quinton Byfields goal to give the Kings the lead again. Matt Boldy tied it late, sending the game to overtime.
Both teams had chances in overtime, but Kuempers save kept it alive until the shootout. Kempe scored first, Boldy tied it, and Kuemper stopped Vladimir Tarasenko to give the Kings the win.
Quinton Byfield said the late collapses were tough, but closing out this one felt great. The Kings are still in the playoff hunt despite not playing their best. Coach Jim Hiller praised the teams focus, calling it their most engaged performance all year.
Kevin Fiala extended his eight-game point streak with two helpers, and the Kings scored five goals on thirty-eight shots. They improve to seventeen wins, fourteen losses, and nine overtime losses. Theyll host the Wild again Monday night looking for back-to-back wins. Checkout Solipillow.com
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