The Los Angeles Kings triumphed in a nail-biting shootout against their neighbors from the south, the Anaheim Ducks, scoring 3-2 in their Saturday night meeting. Two shooters, Pierre-Luc Dubois and Trevor Moore, cemented their deadlock postures. They are giving the Los Angeles Kings their ninth consecutive win over the Ducks. Carlsson Leo could wrap his efforts for the Ducks to the shootout Series. However, it was not enough to make it to the end.
Kings Secure Shootout Triumph, Tie with Oilers in Division Standings
Kevin Fiala, who had a goal and an assist, the Kings’ star player missed in the third round of the shootout. In the end, the fate of the game lay with the goalkeeper, David Rittich, who made his epic save against Alex Killorn to ensure the Kings’ victory remained intact. The win was the second shoot-out success of the season for the Los Angeles Kings. And effectively ended a winless streak in this category, thus improving the team’s confidence in the game.
Adrian Kempe, which was highlighted by his two assists. He pointed out how vital is the victory for the team’s confidence reminding them that shootouts were perceived as a hard part of the season for the Los Angeles Kings. However, for much of the game, the team delivered their worst performance of the season. And yet they obtained a key two points just to secure their 10th win in a row against the Ducks.
The win, against the Los Angeles Kings, also tied them with the Edmonton Oilers in the second spot. In the Pacific Division, both teams amass 68 points. The Los Angeles Kings are sure of securing their spot in the standings through a win against the Oilers on Monday night.
Rittich’s Stellar Saves Propel Los Angeles Kings to Victory in Offensive Showdown
Matt Roy re-stated how every point is important as the team was struggling with the January problems. The Kings understand the urgency to take advantage of chances and bank points in their quest to dethrone the divisional champions.
Goaltender Rittich made 22 saves which were a critical factor in helping Drew Doughty score a goal give an assist and ice the game with triumph. The Kings had more shots on goal than the Ducks, 50-24. They were razor-sharp on the offensive but they converted on two powerplays.
But Anaheim had Jakob Silfverberg and Sam Carrick to tally the goals while the Kings then retaliated with power-play goals by Fiala and Doughty. Nevertheless, John Gibson saved 48 shots for the Ducks. However, defended gasps of the defensive pressure by the Kings.
Jim Hiller who filled in as an interim coach of the Kings, considered the team offensive, that is 50 shots and multiple chances to score. He too went on handing over his applauses to Ritich on his appearance on the stage. The goalkeeper is the one that is crucial to bringing the win.
Writer’s Notes
The Los Angeles Kings who missed Mikey Anderson on the bar were without the defenseman who had an injured shoulder. However, they proved their resilience on the ground and were able to beat the adversity. The sports psychologist’s Tuesday absenteeism expeditiously reveals the psychological durability of the team as they disclose their reserves readily and ably succumb to different environmental conditions.
Coming up next in the schedule, the Ducks take on the Nashville Predators on a Sunday night. Before the Kings embark on a three-game road trip against the Edmonton Oilers on Monday.