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%