Kings Snap Streak of Extra-Time Games with Win Over Blackhawks

Strategic Insights -

The Los Angeles Kings ended their string of four consecutive extra-time games by defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Sunday night. Coming off a 5-4 shootout loss in Nashville the previous night, the Kings improved to 4-3-3 and have one game left on a five-game trip that began with overtime victories in St. Louis and Dallas. Alex Laferriere and Kevin Fiala scored crucial goals in a 1:25 span early in the second period, while Anton Forsberg made 22 saves to secure the win.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Los Angeles Kings snapped their string of four consecutive extra-time games with a 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night.
  • The win improved the Kings' record to 4-3-3, with one game remaining on a five-game trip that began with overtime victories in St. Louis and Dallas.
  • Alex Laferriere and Kevin Fiala scored crucial goals in a 1:25 span early in the second period to give the Kings the lead.
  • Anton Forsberg made 22 saves to secure the win for the Kings, while Connor Bedard scored for the Blackhawks.
  • The Blackhawks dropped to 4-3-2 with the loss, after having won two consecutive games and had a five-game points streak.
  • The Kings will next face the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night, while the Blackhawks host the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.

Statistics:

  • The Kings have now won four games in their current five-game trip.
  • They have improved to 4-3-3 in the season, having won 4 of their last 6 games.
  • Anton Forsberg made 22 saves in the win, while Arvid Soderblom made 19 saves for the Blackhawks.
  • Connor Bedard scored the opening goal for the Blackhawks at 7:04 of the first period, with the puck hitting the post and going in off Forsberg's skate.
  • The Blackhawks' five-game points streak was snapped with the loss.

Sources:

  • The Associated Press