2018-19 Regular Season Game 26 LA Kings Vs Calgary’s Flames

Good evening Kings fans! Tonight your LA Kings finish of the three game western Canadian road trip by finishing off a back to back setbwith the Calgary Flames. Last night the Kings lost to the Oilers 3-2. Since it is a back to back we will see goaltender Cal Petersen play tonight since Jonathan Quick played last night. Kings forward Ilya Kovalchuk is out with an ankle injury

Kings record before the game
(9-15-1)

Flames record before the game
(14-9-2)

Tonight's starting lineup for your LA Kings

Alex Iafallo-Anze Kopitar-Dustin Brown

Kyle Clifford-Jeff Carter-Tyler Toffoli

Michael Amadio-Adrian Kempe-Matt Luff

Austin Wagner-Nate Thompson-Sheldon Rempal

Defense Pairings

Derek Forbort-Drew Doughty

Jake Muzzin-Alec Martinez

Dion Phaneuf-Paul LaDue

Tonight's starting goalie for your LA Kings is Cal Petersen (backup goalie is Jonathan Quick)

Scratches for tonight's game: Oscar Fantenberg

Players on the injury reserve: Jonny Brodzinski (shoulder injury) Jack Campbell (knee injury) Trevor Lewis (broken bone in foot) Carl Hagelin (lower body injury)  Ilya Kovalchuk (ankle injury)

36 seconds into the game the Flames scored to make it a 1-0 game. The goal was scored by number 11 Mikael Backlund, the goal was his (1st of the game and 4th of the season).

There were no penalties this period.

1st period analysis

Kings bad defense leads to a Flames goal only 36 seconds into the game. Kings putting shots on goal but could not find the back of the net. Kings give up a chance to Calgary but Cal Petersen makes a nice glove save. Kings were playing stuck in their own zone as the Flames maintained pressure in the Kings zone. Flames get a rush but Petersen makes another good stop.

At 13:41 in the 2nd period the Kings tied the game at1-1. The goal was scored by number 9 Adrian Kempe, the goal was his (1st of the game and 3rd of the season).

2nd period analysis .

Kings draw a double minor to start the period. Flames are continuing to keep the pressure in the Kings zone. Kings enter the Flames zone but can’t enter the zone. The Kings managed to tie the game up with 7 minutes remaining in the period.

Flames penalty to Sam Bennett 2 minute minor for Hi Sticking. Time of the penalty 34 seconds into the 2nd period.

Kings penalty to Adrian Kempe, 4 minute double minor for Hi Sticking. Time of the penalty 1:08 in the 2nd period.

At 7:44 in the 3rd period the Flames took the lead to make it a 2-1 game. The goal was scored on the power play by number 13 Johnny Gaudreau, the goal was his (1st of the game and 10th of the season). Then at 19:28 the Flames scored an empty net to make it 3-1. The goal was scored by number 11 Mikael Backlund, the goal was his (2nd of the game and 5th of the season). At 19:52 the Flames added another empty net goal to make it 4-1. The goal was scored by number 23 Sean Monahan, the goal was his (1st of the game and 14th of the season).

3rd period analysis

Kings stuck in their own zone but managed to clear the puck out. Kings make a great goal line save but the Flames push it across the line to take the lead. Kings give up 2 empty net goals and lose another game.

Kings penalty to Dion Phaneuf 2 minute minor for Slashing. Time of the penalty 7:09 in the 3rd period.

Kings record after the game

(9-16-1)

Flames record after the game

(15-9-2)

Kings shots on goal 14

Flames shots on goal 37

Kings power play 0 for 1

Flames power play 1 for 3

Kings faceoff percentage 48%

Flames faceoff percentage 52%

20@8-19 Regular Season Game 25 LA Kings Vs Edmonton Oilers

Good evening hockey fans! Tonight your Kings are playing the 2nd game of the Western Canadian road trip as they take on the Edmonton Oilers from Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. The Kings beat the Oilers back in LA last week resulting in a 5-2 win for the Kings. Jonathan Quick will be playing his first game since tearing his right meniscus muscle walker this year.

Kings record before the game
(9-14-1)

Oilers record before the game
(11-11-2)

Tonight's starting lineup for your LA Kings

Alex Iafallo-Anze Kopitar-Dustin Brown

Kyle Clifford-Jeff Carter-Tyler Toffoli

Ilya Kovalchuk-Adrian Kempe-Matt Luff

Austin Wagner-Nate Thompson-Sheldon Rempal

Defense Pairings

Derek Forbort-Drew Doughty

Jake Muzzin-Alec Martinez

Dion Phaneuf-Paul LaDue

Tonight's starting goalie for your LA Kings is Jonathan Quick (backup goalie is Cal Petersen)

Scratches for tonight's game: Oscar Fantenberg Michael Amadio

Players on the injury reserve: Jonny Brodzinski (shoulder injury) Jack Campbell (knee injury) Trevor Lewis (broken bone in foot) Carl Hagelin (lower body injury)

At 1:21 in the first period the Oilers jumped out to an early lead of 1-0. The goal was scored by number 98 Jesse Puljujarvi, the goal was his (1st goal of the game and 2nd of the season). Then at 9:33 the Oilers scored again and made it a 2-0. The goal was scored on the power play by number 39 Alex Chiasson, the goal was his (1st of the game and 11th of the season). At 13:49 the Kings scored to make it a 1-2 game, the goal was his (1st of the game and 8th of the season). Then at 19:29 the Kings scored to tie the game at 2-2. The goal was scored on the power play by number 77 Jeff Carter, the goal was his (1st goal of the game and 5th of the season).

Kings penalty to Drew Doughty 2 minute minor for Holding. Time of the penalty 9:26 of the 1st period.

Kings penalty to Anze Kopitar 2 minute minor for Hooking. Time of the penalty 16:00 in the 1st period.

Oilers penalty to Jujhar Kharia 2 minute minor for Roughing. Time of the penalty 18:29 in the 1st period.

Oilers penalty to Zach Kassian 2 minute minor for Roughing. Time of the penalty 19:12 in the 1st period.

There were no goals in the 2nd period.

There were no penalties in the 2nd period.

At 17:40 the Oilers scored to take the lead late in the game. The goal was scored on the power play by number 77 Oscar Kelfbom, the goal was his (1st of the game and 2nd of the season).

Oilers penalty to Ryan Nugent-Hopkins 2 minute minor for Hooking. Time of the penalty 9:59 in the 3rd period.

Kings penalty to Alex Iafallo 2 minute minor for delay of game (shooting puck over glass). Time of the penalty 16:58 of the 3rd period.

Kings record after the game

(9-15-1)

Oilers record after the game

(12-11-2)

Kings shots on goal 32

Oilers shots on goal 34

Kings power play 1 for 3

Oilers power play 2 for 3

Kings faceoff percentage 53.3%

Oilers faceoff percentage 46.7%

2018-19 Regular Season Game 24 LA Kings Vs Vancouver Canucks

Good evening hockey fans! Tonight your LA Kings embark on a three game road trip through western Canada. The first stop on this road trip will be in Vancouver, British Columbia as the Kings take on the Canucks. The Kings and Canucks faced off this past Saturday at Staples Center in LA as the Canucks beat the Kings 4-2. Which ended the Canucks losing streak. The Kings will be without Forward Carl Hagelin on a week to week basis since he sustained a MCL sprain in the game against Vancouver. The Kings are coming off a thrilling victory against the Edmonton Oilers with Dustin Brown recording a hat trick. Goaltender Jonathan Quick is active for tonight’s game.

Kings record before the game
(8-14-1)

Canucks record before the game
(11-13-2)

Tonight's starting lineup for your LA Kings

Alex Iafallo-Anze Kopitar-Dustin Brown

Kyle Clifford-Jeff Carter-Tyler Toffoli

Austin Wagner-Adrian Kempe-Matt Luff

Ilya Kovalchuk-Nate Thompson-Sheldon Rempal

Defense Pairings

Derek Forbort-Drew Doughty

Jake Muzzin-Alec Martinez

Dion Phaneuf-Paul LaDue

Tonight's starting goalie for your LA Kings is Cal Petersen (backup goalie is Jonathan Quick)

Scratches for tonight's game: Oscar Fantenberg Michael Amadio

Players on the injury reserve: Jonny Brodzinski (shoulder injury) Jack Campbell (knee injury) Trevor Lewis (broken bone in foot) Carl Hagelin (lower body injury)

There were no goals in the 1st period.

1st period analysis

Kings using speed into the offensive zone and getting good shots on goal. Kings get an early power play. Good chances on the power play Cal Petersen making good saves early on. Kings maintaining good offensive zone time.

Canucks penalty to Christopher Tanev 2 minutes for delay of game (shooting the puck over glass). Time of the penalty 2:40 in the 1st period.

Kings penalty to Austin Wagner 2 minutes for hooking. Time of the penalty 15:46 in the 1st period

At 10:45 the Kings scored to take a 1-0 lead. The goal was scored by number 19 Alex Iafallo, the goal was his (1st of the game and 5th of the season).

2nd period analysis

Kings are cycling the puck well. Kings still firing loads of shots on net. Vancouver maintaining most pressure this period. Kings using the stretch pass to help the team get more shots on goal. Kings battle in the corner set up a one time as Alex Iafallo scores for the Kings. The Kings won most of the faceoffs this period. Kings had a few power plays but could not convert.

Kings penalty to Austin Wagner 2 minutes for hooking. Time of the penalty 15:46 1st period

Canucks penalty to Alex Biega 2 minutes for interference. Time of the penalty 13:19 in the 2nd period.

Canucks penalty to Alex Biega 2 minutes for holding. Time of the penalty 18:42 in the 2nd period.

At 16:17 the Canucks tied the game up at 1-1. The goal was scored by number 60 Mikhail Granlund, the goal was his (1st of the game and 5th of the season).

3rd period analysis

Kings playing good defense by breaking up a Canucks one timer chance. Cal Petersen having a great period. Kings were leading in hits during the period. Petersen played out his mind the whole game. Canucks score on a redirection the best Petersen and tie the game.

There were no penalties in the 3rd period.

The game was tied at the end of regulation so the game went into overtime. 55 seconds into OT... THE KINGS SCORED TO WIN THE GAME BY A SCORE OF2-1! The goal was scored by number 23 DUSTIN BROWN, the goal was his 1st of the game and 8th of the season).

Kings record after the game

(9-14-1)

Canucks record after the game

(11-13-3)

Kings shots on goal 25

Canucks shots on goal 33

Kings power play 0 for 3

Canucks power play 0 for 2

Kings faceoff percentage 62%

Canucks faceoff percentage 39%

2018-19 Regular Season Game 23 Edmonton Oilers Vs LA Kings

Good evening Kings fans! Tonight your LA Kings are playing a back to back at home for the first time this season. The Oilers come in to town to take on the Kings they will face off against them at the end of next week.

Kings record before the game
(7-14-1)

Oilers record before the game
(10-10-2)

Tonight's starting lineup for your LA Kings

Alex Iafallo-Anze Kopitar-Dustin Brown

Austin Wagner-Jeff Carter-Tyler Toffoli

Ilya Kovalchuk-Adrian Kempe-Micheal Amadio

Kyle Clifford-Nate Thompson-Matt Luff

Defense Pairings

Derek Forbort-Drew Doughty

Jake Muzzin-Alec Martinez

Dion Phaneuf-Paul LaDue

Tonight's starting goalie for your LA Kings is Cal Petersen (backup goalie is Peter Budaj)

Scratches for tonight's game: Oscar Fantenberg

Players on the injury reserve: Jonny Brodzinski (shoulder injury) Jonathan Quick (knee injury) Jack Campbell (knee injury) Trevor Lewis (broken bone in foot) Carl Hagelin (lower body injury)

At 7:56 in the 1st period the Kings scored to take the lead. The goal was scored by number 23 Dustin Brown, the goal was his (1st goal of the game and 4th of the season). Then at 13:19 the Oilers tied the game back up at 1-1.

1st period analysis

Kings were scoring and playing well. Kings had good passing which lead to a great rush and resulted in a goal

Oilers penalty to Kyle Brodziak 2 minutes for hooking. Time of the penalty 5:07 of the 1st period.

Kings penalty to Anze Kopitar 2 minutes for holding. Time of the penalty 12:52 of the 1st period.

Kings penalty to Jeff Carter 2 minutes for hooking. Time of the penalty 13:48 of the 1st period.

At 2:16 in the 2nd period the Oilers took the lead by a score of 2-1. The goal was scored by number 39 Alex Chiasson, the goal was his (1st of the game and 9th of the season). Then at 4:13 the Kings tied the game back up by a score of 2-2. The goal was scored by number 23 Dustin Brown, the goal was his (2nd goal of the game and 5th of the season).

2nd period analysis

Kings were drawing penalties. The Kings were playing good defense and had a nice one timer on the power play which lead to a goal.

Oilers penalty to Oscar Klefbom 2 minutes for delay of game (shooting the puck over the glass). Time of the penalty 3:02 in the 2nd period.

Oilers penalty to Jujhar Kharia 2 minutes for hi sticking. Time of the penalty 10:18 in the 2nd period.

Oilers penalty to Jesse Pulijujarvi 2 minutes for holding. Time of the penalty 18:37 in the 2nd period.

At 4:27 in the 3rd period the Kings regained the lead to make it 3-2. The goal was scored by number 11 Anze Kopitar, the goa, was his (1st of the game and 7th of the season). Then at 19:06 the Kings added an empty net goal to make it 4-2. The goal was scored by number 23 Dustin Brown, the goal was his (3rd of the game a hat trick and 6th of the season). At 19:33 the Kings made it a 5-2 game as they iced the game on another empty net goal. The goal was scored by number 64 Matt Luff, the goal was his (1st goal of the game and 4th if the season).

3rd period analysis

Kings get a breakaway and put the puck in the net to regain the lead. Kings defense has played extremely good tonight. Cal Petersen has made some terrific stops.

Kings penalty to Tyler Toffoli 2 minutes for hooking. Time of the penalty 11:49 in the 3rd period.

Oilers penalty to Connor McDavid 2 minutes for interference. Time of the penalty 18:16 of the 3rd period.

Kings record after the game

(8-14-1)

Oilers record after the game

(10-11-2)

Kings shots on goal 32

Oilers shots on goal 34

Kings power play 2 for 5

Oilers power play 1 for 3

Kings faceoff percentage 56%

Oilers faceoff percentage 44%

2018-19 Regular Season Game 22 Vancouver Canucks Vs LA Kings

Good evening hockey fans! Welcome to tonight’s hockey night in Los Angeles as the Vancouver Canucks come to town to battle your Los Angeles Kings. Vancouver comes into tonight’s game on a eight game losing streak. The Kings tonight as part of the team’s annual Legends Night will honor 2018 Hockey Hall Of Fame inductee Wille O’Ree. O’Ree was the first player in NHL history to break the color barrier when he played for the Boston Bruins in 1957. His playing career was only 2 years but he implanted the growth of the sport for all ethnicities to play. Kings forward Adrian Kempe suffered a lower body injury in the 7-3 loss to Colorado, but will play in tonight’s game. Goalitender Jonathan Quick has been practicing with the Kings and is very close to making his return.

Kings record before the game
(7-13-1)

Canucks record before the game
(10-13-2)

Tonight's starting lineup for your LA Kings

Alex Iafallo-Anze Kopitar-Dustin Brown

Austin Wagner-Jeff Carter-Tyler Toffoli

Ilya Kovalchuk-Adrian Kempe-Carl Hagelin

Kyle Clifford-Nate Thompson-Matt Luff

Defense Pairings

Derek Forbort-Drew Doughty

Jake Muzzin-Alec Martinez

Dion Phaneuf-Oscar Fantenberg

Tonight's starting goalie for your LA Kings is Cal Petersen (backup goalie is Peter Budaj)

Scratches for tonight's game: Paul LaDue

Players on the injury reserve: Jonny Brodzinski (shoulder injury) Jonathan Quick (knee injury) Jack Campbell (knee injury) Trevor Lewis (broken bone in foot)

There were no goals scored in the 1st period.

Canucks penalty 2 minutes for too many men on the ice (penalty served by Sam Gagner). Time of the penalty 18:56 of the 1st period

At 5:12 in the 2nd period the Canucks scored to make it 1-0. The goal was scored by number 88 Adam Gaudette, the goal was his (1st goal of the game and season). Then at 7:23 the Kings tied the game by a score of 1-1. The goal was scored by number 8 Drew Doughty, the goal was his (1st goal of the game and 2nd of the season). At 12:19 the Canucks regained the lead to make it 2-1. The goal was scored by number 89 Sam Gagner, the goal was his (1st of the game and season). Then at 16:35 the Kings tied the game at 2-2. The goal was scored by number 64 Matt Luff, the goal was his (1st of the game and 3rd of the season).

Canucks penalty to Sam Gagner 2 minute minor for tripping. Time of the penalty 7:07 in the 2nd period.

Kings penalty to Kyle Clifford 2 minute minor for slashing. Time of the penalty 11:41 in the 2nd period

At 10:23 in the 3rd period the Canucks took the lead to make it a 3-2 game. The goal was scored by number Elias Pettersson, the goal was his (1st of the game and 13th of the season). Then at 18:41 the Canucks scored an empty net to finish of the game at 4-2. The goal was scored by number 64 Tyler Motte, the goal was his (1st goal of the game and 3rd of the season).

Kings penalty to Jake Muzzin 2 minutes delay of game (puck shot over the glass). Time of the penalty 5:52 in the 3rd period.

Canucks penalty to Alexander Edler 2 minutes for interference. Time of the penalty 6:22 in the 3rd period

Canucks penalty to Alexander Edler 2 minutes for delay of game. Time of the penalty 17:08 in the 3rd period.

Kings record after the game

(7-14-1)

Canucks record after the game

(11-13-2)

Kings shots on goal 22

Canucks shots on goal 29

Kings power play 1 for 4

Canucks power play 1 for 1

Kings faceoff percentage 59.6%

Canucks faceoff percentage 40.4%

2018-19 Regular Season Game 21 Colorado Avalanche Vs LA Kings

Good evening Kings fans! Tonight is the final matchup before the NHL has their Thanksgiving Day break. The Colorado Avalancbe are in town to battle your Los Angeles Kings. The Avalanches first line the Rocky Mountian Line (which is Mikko Rantanen Nathan McKinnon and Gabriel Landeskog)  have been playing extremely well for the Avs. The Kings look to head into the Thanksgiving break with a win p, the team has assigned forward Micheal Amadio back to the Regin. Kings defenseman Dion Phaneuf is honored for his 1,000 NHL game tonight.

Kings record before the game
(7-12-1)

Avalanche record before the game
(10-6-4)

Tonight's starting lineup for your LA Kings

Alex Iafallo-Anze Kopitar-Dustin Brown

Ilya Kovalchuk-Jeff Carter-Tyler Toffoli

Carl Hagelin-Adrian Kempe-Matt Luff

Kyle Clifford-Nate Thompson-Austin Wagner

Defense Pairings

Dion Phaneuf-Drew Doughty

Jake Muzzin-Alec Martinez

Derek Forbort-Oscar Fantenberg

Tonight's starting goalie for your LA Kings is Cal Petersen (backup goalie is Peter Budaj)

Scratches for tonight's game: Paul LaDue

Players on the injury reserve: Jonny Brodzinski (shoulder injury) Jonathan Quick (knee injury) Jack Campbell (knee injury) Trevor Lewis (broken bone in foot)

At 11:25 in the 1st period the Avalanche scored on the power play. The goal was scored by number 91 Vladislav Kamenev, the goal was his (1st if the game and 2nd of the game). Then at 15:26 the Kings tied the game at 1-1. The goal was scored by number 13 Kyle Clifford, the goal was his (1st of the game 3rd of the season). 50 seconds later at 16:16 the Avs took the lead right back on the power play to make it 2-1. The goal was scored by number 29 Nathan McKinnion, the goal was his (1st of the game and 14th of the season).

1st period analysis

Slow start to the game for both teams . Bad defense by the Kings lead to turnover but Kings got a good clear out of the defensive zone. Kings sustains good pressure in the offensive zone. Avalanche causing a Kings turnover which lead to Colorado putting pressure on the Kings. Low shots on goal but heavy hitting.Kings turnover the puck in the offensive zone and then draw a penalty. Avalanche score on the power play as good passing leads to the goal and the Kings defense fails to kill the penalty. Avalanche having all of the possession time throughout the period, Kings dump the puck into the zone Kyle Clifford races to the 

puck and chips it past the goalie to tie the game. 50 seconds later the Avalanche got back on the power play and scored to take the lead.

Kings penalty to Kyle Clifford 2 minute minor for Interference. Time of the penalty 10:03 in the 1st period.

Kings penalty to Ilya Kovalchuk 2 minute minor for holding. Time of the penalty

16:08 in the 1st period.

At 11:33 in the 2nd period the Avs made it 3-1. The goal was scored by number 11 Patrick Nemeth, the goal was his (1st of the game and season). Then at 17:48 Colorado scored another power play goal and made it at 4-1 game. The goal was scored by number 22 Colin Wilson, the goal was his (1st if the game and 6th of the season).

2nd period analysis

Colorado putting pressure on the Kings early in the period. Kings are not connecting cleanly on the passes. Kings get their first power play of the night only to have it killed. Kings failed to find any clear lanes for shots on net during the power play. Colorado put pressure in the Kings end on the Kings. Kings drew another penalty. Kings shots on the power play getting blocked. Kings losing momentum as Colorado makes it a two goal defect. Lots of penalties in the period. Game getting scrappy at the end of the period.  Kings give up another power play goal four kings players all collapse in and the Avalanche hit a one time to score.

Avalanche penalty to Nikita Zadorov 2 minute minor for Cross Checking. Time of the penalty 2:19 in the 2nd period.

Avalanche penalty to Nikita Zadorov 2 minute minor for tripping. Time of the penalty

8:17 in the 2nd period.

Avalanche penalty to Nathan McKinnon 2 minutes for roughing. Time of the penalty 14:07 in the 2nd period.

Kings penalty to Anze Kopitar 2 minutes for embellishment, Avalanche penalty to Ian Cole 2 minutes for Interference.Time of the penalties 14:18 in the 2nd period.

Kings penalty to Jake Muzzin 2 minutes for tripping. Time of the penalty 16:43 in the 2nd period.

At 1:10 in the 3rd period the Avalanche made it a 5-21 game. The goal was scored by number 4 Tyson Barrie, the goal was his (1st of the game and 2nd of the game). Then at 2:47 the Avs made it 6-1. The goal was scored by number 16 Nikita Zadorov, the goal was his (1st goal of the game and 2nd of the game). At 8:24 the Avalanche made it a 7-1 game. The goal was scored by number 11 Matt Calvert, the goal was his (1st of the game and 3rd of the season). Then at 13:14 the Kings made it a 2-7 game, The goal was scored by number 64 Matt Luff, the goal was his (1st of the game and 2nd of the season). At 15:21 the Kings scored again to make it a 3-7 game. The goal was scored by number 51 Austin Wagner, the goal was his first career NHL goal.

3rd period analysis

Avalanche have been pressuring the Kings all game in their zone. Kings give another goal in the game as bad defensive leads to an Avalanche goal. Avalanche walk right into the Kings zone and score. No defense from the Kings on the last Colorado goal. Kings pull Cal Petersen and put in Peter Budaj. Avalanche continue to dominate the Kings tonight. Kings get goal to stop the bleeding. Austin Wagner scores his first NHL goal.

Kings penalty to Drew Doughty 2 minutes for delay of game (shooting the puck over the glass in the defensive zone). Time of the penalty 10:46 in the 3rd period.

Kings total shots on goal were 36

Avalanche shots on goal were 34

Kings power play 0 for 3

Avalanche power play 3 for 4

Kings faceoff percentage 51%

Avalanche faceoff percentage 49%