2018-19 Regular Season Game 64 Dallas Stars Vs LA Kings

Good Evening Kings Fans! Tonight your LA Kings are back home for a four game homestand as tonight they faceoff against the Dallas Stars. Dallas is Fighting to make the playoffs as the are sitting in 2nd place for the final wild card spot in the playoffs. Matt Luff has been recalled by the Kings. Kurtis MacDermjd will be playing tonight after being scratched last game. Tonight is Trevor Lewi’s 600th NHL game.

Kings record before the game
(23-33-7)

Stars record before the game
(31-27-5)

Tonight's starting lineup for your Kings

Dustin Brown-Anze Kopitar-Tyler Toffoli

Brendan Leipsic-Jeff Carter-Matt Luff

Alex Iafallo-Adrian Kempe-Jonny Brodzinski

Kyle Clifford-Trevor Lewis-Austin Wagner

Defense Pairings

Derek Forbort-Drew Doughty

Dion Phaneuf-Matt Roy

Kurtis MacDermid-Sean Walker

Tonight's starting goalie for your Kings is Jonathan Quick (backup goalie is Jack Campbell)

Scratches for tonight's game: Paul LaDue

Players on the injury reserve: Alec Martinez (upper body injury) Ilya Kovalchuk (upper bod

1st period analysis

Kings kill a penalty early in the period and were slow starting the game but they were finding some good offensive zone time in the first 5 minutes of the period. Kyle Clifford had a good shot on goal off of a turnover the Kings had in the offensive zone. The Kings get a goal of the face poof as Tyler Toffoli gives the puck to Sean Walker and he slid the puck to Anze Kopitar who was sitting on the back side of the net and tapped the puck home. The Kings defense is looking strong as the team has been stick checking well. The Kings offensive zone time and puck possession is at a high rate in the period. Kings get a powerplay with under 10 minutes remaining in the period. Drew Doughty fired a laser and the puck hit Brendan Lepsic’s leg and in the net as the Kings get a powerplay goal. Dallas got a goal back as Tyler Seguin gives the puck to Taylor Fedun takes a shot and Seguin puts it home 
to cut the Kings lead in half.

At 7:57 in the 1st period the Kings made it a 1-0. The goal was scored by number 11 Anze Kopitar, the goal was his (1st of the game and 18th of the season). Then at 13:28 the Kings made it a 2-0 game. The goal was scored by number 14 Brendan Leipsic, the goal was his (1st of the game and 5th of the season). At 14:48 the Stars made it a 1-2 game. The goal was scored by number 91 Tyler Seguin, the goal was his (1st of the game and 21st of the season).

Kings penalty to Derek Forbort 2 minute minor for Hooking. Time of the penalty 1:36 in the 1st period.

Stars penalty to Tyler Seguin 2 minute minor for Tripping. Time of the penalty for 12:45 in the 1st period.

Kings penalty to Austin Wagner 2 minute minor for Tripping. Time of the penalty 19:05 in the 1st period.

2nd period analysis

The Kings have carried over the high zone time and puck possession from the first period and are getting high quality shots on target, the Kings forecheck tonight has been on fire as the Kings have been having good breakouts from the neutral zone into the offensive zone. Dallas had good zone time in the King's zone and Mattias Janmark beat Jonathan Quick to tie the game. The Kings have had some good shots from the top but the Kings can not get any rebounds, Dustin Brown made a nice stretch pass to Tyler Toffoli who made a nice deke and got a good shot and Anze Kopitar picked up the loose change and made it a 3-2 game. Jonathan Quick has made some nice saves on the Stars when the Kings have given up the puck in their own zone. The Kings take a penalty with under 5 minutes remaining in the period. The Kings get a powerplay with under 2 minutes remaining in the period but are unsuccessful.  

At 6:14 in the 2nd period, the Stars tied the game. The goal was scored by number 13 Mattias Janmark, the goal was his (1st of the game and 6th of the season). Then at 11:46 the Kings made it a 3-2 game. The goal was scored by number 11 Anze Kopitar, the goal was his (2nd of the game and 19th of the season).

Kings penalty to Kurtis MacDermid 2 minute minor for Roughing. Time of the penalty 14:42 in the 2nd period.

Stars penalty to Brett Ritchie 2 minute minor for Interference. Time of the penalty 16:18 in the 2nd period.

3rd period analysis

The Kings have had some good breakouts early in the period. The Kings take a penalty for goalie interference five minutes into the period, the Kings get a powerplay was unsuccessful once again. The Stars get loose puck and get a break into the Kings end and Blake Comeau fires a slapshot and the puck is rebounded home by Radek Faksa  to tie the game at 3-3. The game was tied at the end of regulation so the game went into overtime.

At 9:53 the Stars tied the game up at 3-3. The goal was scored by number 12 Radek Faksa, the goal was his (1st goal of the game and 12th of the season).

Kings penalty to 23 Dustin Brown 2 minute minor for Goalie Interference. Time of the penalty 2:36 

in the 3rd period.

Stars penalty to Roman Polak 2 minute minor for Hi-sticking. Time of the penalty 5:43 in the 3rd period.

At 3:19 in OT the Stars scored to win the game 4-3. The goal was scored by number 43 Roope Hintz, the goal was his (1st of the game and 5th of the season),

Kings record after the game

(23-33-8)

Stars record after the game

(32-27-5)

Kings shots on goal 30

Stars shots on goal 33

Kings power play 1 for 3

Stars power play 0 for 4

Kings faceoff percentage 54%

Stars faceoff percentage 46%

Kings hit total 28

Stars hit total 20

Kings blocked shots total 14

Stars blocked shots total 15

Post game notes

Kings record against the Stars (1-1-0)

Anze Kopitar had has ninth multi point night with scoring the first goa and third goal as well as assisting on the second goal.

 

2018-19 Regular Season Game 63 LA Kings Vs Carolina Hurricanes

Good Evening Kings Fans! Tonight your Kings end thier four game road trip as they head to Raleigh, North Carolina to take on the Hurricanes. The Kings fell last night to the Tampa Bay Lighting 4-3 in a shootout loss. The Kings have not been playing good lately despite last night’s comeback in the 3rd period: the Kings have not shown enough energy from the players.

Kings record before the game
(23-32-7)

Canes record before the game
(33-23-6)

Tonight's starting lineup for your Kings

Alex Iafallo-Anze Kopitar-Dustin Brown  

Ilya Kovalchuk-Jeff Carter-Tyler Toffoli

Brendan Leipsic-Adrian Kempe-Jonny Brodzinski

Kyle Clifford-Trevor Lewis-Austin Wagner

Defense Pairings

Derek Forbort-Drew Doughty

Paul LaDue-Matt Roy

Dion Phaneuf-Sean Walker

Tonight's starting goalie for your Kings is Jonathan Quick (backup goalie is Jack Campbell)

Scratches for tonight's game: none

Players on the injury reserve: Alec Martinez (upper body injury)

At 5:56 in the 1st period the Canes made it a 1-0 game. The goal was scored by number 19 Dougie Hamilton, the goal was his (1st of the game and 11th of the season). Then at 11:15 the Canes made it 2-0. The goal was scored by number 20 Sebastian Aho, the goal was his (1st of the game and 25th of the season).

There were no penalties in the 1st period.

25 seconds into the 2nd period the Canes made it a 3-0 game. The goal was scored by number 79 Micheal Ferland, the goal was his (1st of the game and 17th of the season). Then at 2:19 the Canes made it a 4-0 lead. The goal was scored on the powerplay  by number 74 Jacob Slavin, the goal his (1st of the game and 6th of the season). Then at 14:01 the Canes made it 5-0. The goal was scored by 
number 86 Teuvo Teravainen, the goal was his (1st goal of the game and 18th of the season). Then 30 seconds later the Canes made it 6-0, the goal was scored by number 19 Dougie Hamilton, the goal was his (2nd of the game and 12th of the season).

Kings penalty to Tyler Toffoli 2 minute minor for Tripping, time of the penalty 40 seconds into the 2nd period.

Canes penalty to Andrei Svechnikov 2 minute minor for Slashing. Time of the penalty 15:20 in the 2nd period.

At 12:02 in the 3rd period the Kings made it a 1-6 game. The goal was scored by number 23 Dustin Brown, the goal was scored by number 23 Dustin Brown, the goal was his (1st of the game and 12th of the season).

Kings penalty to Jeff Carter 2 minute minor for Hi-sticking. Time of the penalty 17:19 in the 3rd period.

Kings penalty to Derek Forbort 10 minute Game Misconduct. Time of the penalty 18:39 in the 3rd period.

Canes penalty to Saku Maenalanen 10 minute Game Misconduct. Time of the penalty 18:39 in the 3rd period.

Kings penalty to Kyle Clifford 10 minute Game Misconduct. Time of the penalty 19:22 in the 3rd period.

Canes penalty to Dougie Hamilton 10 minute Game Misconduct. Time of the penalty 19:22 in the 3rd period.

Kings record after the game

(23-33-7)

Canes record after the game

(34-23-6)

Kings shots on goal 23

Canes shots on goal 34

Kings power play 0 for 1

Canes power play 1 for 2

Kings faceoff percentage 54%

Canes faceoff percentage 46%

Kings hit total 39

Canes hit total 22

Kings blocked shots total 19

Canes blocked shots total 13

Post game notes

Kings record against the Canes (1-1-0)

2018-19 Regular Season Game 62 LA Kings Vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Good Evening Kings Fans! Tonight your LA Kings are playing thier final game in the Sunshine state of Florida as the head to Tampa Bay to face the Lightning. The Kings traded away Oscar Fantenberg to the Calgary Flames. Micheal Amadio and Matt Luff have been sent back down to the Ontario Regin

Kings record before the game
(23–32-6)

Bolts record before the game
(47-11-4)

Tonight's starting lineup for your Kings

Alex Iafallo-Anze Kopitar-Dustin Brown  

Ilya Kovalchuk-Jeff Carter-Tyler Toffoli

Brendan Leipsic-Adrian Kempe-Jonny Brodzinski

Kyle Clifford-Trevor Lewis-Austin Wagner

Defense Pairings

Derek Forbort-Drew Doughty

Paul LaDue-Matt Roy

Dion Phaneuf-Sean Walker

Tonight's starting goalie for your Kings is Jack Campbell (backup goalie is Jonathan Quick)

Scratches for tonight's game: none

Players on the injury reserve: Alec Martinez (upper body injury)

1st period analysis

The Kings take a penalty 55 seconds into the game and then give up a goal 10 seconds into the Tampa Bay powerplay. The Kings turnover the puck and Lightning forward Brayden Point walked right in and beat Jack Campbell on a backhand shot. Chances are even midway through the period. The Bolts are leading in puck possession through the period. Tampa makes it 2-0 off of a deflection from forward Anthony Cirelli. The Kings have played this period with not a ton of energy. The Kings are getting chances late in the period but can not find the back of the net. The King's get two powerplays late in the period, but could not convert on them. Despite how bad the Kings have been playing the team has been making crisp and hard passes.

At 1:05 in the 1st period the Lightning made it a 1-0 game. The goal was scored on the powerplay by number 21 Brayden Point, the goal was his (1st of the game and 36th of the season). Then at 8:08 Tampa made it 2-0. The goal was scored by number 71 Anthony Cirelli, the goal was his (1st of the game and 12th of the season).

Kings penalty to Dion Phaneuf 2 minute minor for Delay Of Game. Time of the penalty 55 seconds into the 1st period.

Bolts penalty to Erik Cernak 2 minute minor for Cross Checking. Time of the penalty 10:26 in the 1st period.

Bolts penalty to J.T. Miller 2 minute minor for Hooking. Time of the penalty 14:13 in the 1st period.

Kings penalty to Kyle Clifford 2 minute minor for Hi-sticking. Time of the penalty 16:39 in the 1st period.

2nd period analysis

The Kings take a penalty early in the period, Tampa had tons of chances on goal but could not score. The Lightning have had tons of chances and have most of the puck possession as well. The Kings got some shots on net midway through the period, and were checking good as well. Jack Campbell has made some good saves to keep the Kings in this game. The Kings get a good shot on a breakaway chance by Anze Kopitar. The Kings have had a few powerplay chances but could not score. The Kings got some chances late in the period but could not get a goal.

There were no goals in the 2nd period of play

Kings penalty to  Anze Kopitar 2 minute minor for Hooking. Time of the penalty 3:47 in the 2nd period.

Bolts penalty to Erik Cernak 2 minute minor for Interference. Time of the penalty 11:23 in the 2nd period.  

3rd period analysis

The Kings have been letting the Tampa Bay forwards get open looks throughout the period. The Kings get a 2 on 1 rush as Austin Wagner and Alex Iafallo team up to make it a one goal game. The Kings scored to goals in 1 minute and 11 seconds to tie the game and take the lead. But the Kings lead is short lived as the Bolts tie it up 58 seconds later. Both teams had great chances late in the period. The game was tied at the end of regulation so the game went into overtime.

At 5:20 in the 3rd period the Kings cut the Tampa lead by a score of 1-2. The goal was scored by number 19 Alex Iafallo, the goal was his (1st of the game and1 4th of the season). Then at 10:30 the Kings tied the game up at 2-2, the goal was scored by number 71 Jonny Brodzinski, the goal was his (1st goal of the game and season). At 11:06 the Kings took the lead by a score of 3-2. The goal was scored by number 51 Austin Wagner, the goal was his (1st of the game 9th of the season). Then at 12:04 the Lightning tied the game up at 3-3. The goal was scored by number 14 J.T. Miller the goal was his (1st of the game and 11th of the season).

Bolts penalty to J.T. Miller 2 minute minor for Hi-Sticking. Time of the penalty 1:32 in the 3rd period.

Kings penalty to Dustin Brown 2 minute minor for Hi-Sticking. Time of the penalty 14:16 in the 3rd period.

The game was tied at the end of overtime, so the game went into a shootout.

Kings record after the game

(23-32-8)

Bolts record after the game

(47-11-4)

Kings shots on goal 33

Bolts shots on goal 34

Kings power play 0 for 4

Bolts power play 1 for 4

Kings faceoff percentage 35%

Bolts faceoff percentage 65%

Kings hit total 26

Bolts hit total 18

Kings blocked shots total 9

Bolts blocked shots total 12

Post game notes

Kings record against the Bolts (0-1-1)

Kings Trade Oscar Fantenberg to the Calgary Flames

The only move your Kings made at the Trade Deadline was to the Calgary Flames for the Flames 2020 Fourth round pick in exchange for Kings defensman Oscar Fantenberg. Fantenberg joined the Kings two season ago by coming in to the league as a free agent and earning a spot of the Kings training Camp in the summer of 2016

2018-19 Regular Season Game 61 LA Kings vs Florida Panthers

Good Evening Kings Fans! Tonight your LAKings are in the Sunshine state as the take on the Florida Panthers. The Kings sit second to last in the whole league and the team has a good chance at winning the 2019 NHL Draft Lottery once the season is over.

Kings record before the game.
(23-31-6)

Panthers record before the game
(26-25-8)

Tonight's starting lineup for your Kings

Alex Iafallo-Anze Kopitar-Dustin Brown  

Ilya Kovalchuk-Jeff Carter-Trevor Lewis

Brendan Leipsic-Adrian Kempe-Tyler Toffoli

Kyle Clifford-Michael Amadio-Austin Wagner

Defense Pairings

Derek Forbort-Drew Doughty

Oscar Fantenberg-Matt Roy

Dion Phaneuf-Sean Walker

Tonight's starting goalie for your Kings is Jonathan Quick (backup goalie is Jack Campbell)

Scratches for tonight's game: Paul LaDue Jonny Brodzinski

Players on the injury reserve: Alec Martinez (upper body injury)

At 11:56 in the 1st period the Panthers scored to make it a 1-0 game. The goal was scored by number 21 Vincent Trocheck, the goal was his (1st of the game and 6th of the season). Then at 13:59 the Kings made it a tie game at 1-1. The goal was scored by number 23 Dustin Brown the goal was his (1st of the game and 13th of the season),

Kings penalty to Sean Walker 2 minute minor for Interference. Time of the penalty 4:36 in the 1st period.

At 13:33 in the 2nd period the Panthers made it 2-1. The goal was scored by number 11 Jonathan Huberdeau, the goal was his (1st of the game and 17th of the season). Then at 18:16 the Panthers made it a 3-1 game. The goal was scored on the powerplay by number 16 Aleksander Barkov, the goal was his  (1st of the game and 25th of the season). At 19:22 the Panthers made it a 4-1 game. The goal was scored on the powerplay by number 3 Keith Yandle. The goal was his (1st of the game and 9th of the season),

Kings penalty to Alex Iafallo 2 minute minor for Hooking. Time of the penalty 2:50 in the 2nd period.

Panthers penalty to Jonathan Huberdeau 2 minute minor for Interference. Time of the penalty 11:27 in the 2nd period.

Kings penalty to Derek Forbort 2 minute minor for Tripping. Time of the penalty 16:36 in the 2nd period.

Kings penalty to Oscar Fantenberg 2 minute minor for Hi-Sticking. Time of the penalty 18:00 in the 2nd period.

At 6:14 in the 3rd period it was 5-1 Panthers. The goal was scored by number 88 Jamie McGinn, the goal was his (1st of the game and season). Then at 6:42 the Panthers made it 6-1. The goal was scored by number 12 Ian McCoshen, the goal was his (1st of the game and season).

Kings record after the game

(23-32-6)

Panthers record after the game

(27-25-8)

Kings shots on goal 19

Panthers shots on goal 26

Kings power play 0 for 1

Panthers power play 2 for 5

Kings faceoff percentage 38%

Panthers faceoff percentage 63%

Kings hit total 41

Panthers hit total 28

Kings blocked shots total 12

Panthers blocked shots total 16

Post game notes-

Kings record against the Panthers  (0-1-0)