Game Recap

The Los Angeles Kings secured a 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night, thanks to a strong performance by Anton Forsberg, who stopped 22 shots. Alex Laferriere and Kevin Fiala scored in a 1:25 span early in the second period, turning the game around for the Kings.

First-Period Action

Connor Bedard opened the scoring for the Blackhawks with a tip at 7:04 of the first period. The puck hit the post and went in off Forsberg’s skate, giving the Blackhawks an early lead. The Kings were coming off a 5-4 shootout loss the night before in Nashville, but they were determined to bounce back.

Second-Period Burst

Laferriere tied the game at 1 at 3:29 of the second with a wrist shot on a 2-on-1 break. Just 1:25 later, Fiala scored on a wraparound off a breakaway, giving the Kings a 2-1 lead. This burst of scoring proved to be the turning point in the game, as the Kings took control and never looked back.

Third-Period Action

The third period was a defensive battle, with both teams creating few scoring chances. However, Joel Armia added a short-handed, empty-netter with 1:08 left in the game, sealing the win for the Kings. Arvid Soderblom made 19 saves for the Blackhawks, but it was not enough to prevent the loss.

Team Performance

The Kings ended a string of four extra-time games and improved to 4-3-3. They have a game left on a five-game trip that opened with overtime victories in St. Louis and Dallas. The Blackhawks, on the other hand, dropped to 4-3-2, snapping their two-game winning streak and five-game points streak.

Upcoming Games

Up next

The Kings will face the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night, while the Blackhawks will host the Ottawa Senators on the same night.

Conclusion

The Los Angeles Kings’ win over the Chicago Blackhawks was a testament to their determination and resilience. Despite playing the night before, the Kings were able to bounce back and secure a crucial win. With their strong performance, the Kings will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming games.

FAQs

Q: Who scored the first goal of the game?
A: Connor Bedard scored the first goal of the game for the Chicago Blackhawks.
Q: Who made the crucial saves for the Los Angeles Kings?
A: Anton Forsberg made 22 saves for the Kings, helping them secure the win.
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: The final score was 3-1 in favor of the Los Angeles Kings.
Q: Who added the empty-netter for the Kings?
A: Joel Armia added the short-handed, empty-netter with 1:08 left in the game.

CHICAGO (AP) — Alex Laferriere and Kevin Fiala scored in a 1:25 span early in the second period, Anton Forsberg stopped 22 shots and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Sunday night

Coming off a 5-4 shootout loss Saturday night in Nashville, the Kings ended a string of four extra-time games to improve to 4-3-3. They have a game left on a five-game trip that opened with overtime victories in St. Louis and Dallas.

Laferriere tied it at 1 at 3:29 of the second with a wrist shot on a 2-on-1 break, and Fiala scored at 4:54 on a wraparound off a breakaway. Joel Armia added a short-handed, empty-netter with 1:08 left in the game.

Connor Bedard scored for rested Chicago, and Arvid Soderblom made 19 saves. The Blackhawks dropped to 4-3-2. They had won two in row and had a five-game points streak

While the Kings played the night before in Tennessee, the Blackhawks were off two days after a victory in Tampa Bay on Tuesday night.

Bedard opened the scoring on a tip at 7:04 of the first period, with the puck hitting the post and going in off Forsberg’s skate.

Kings: At San Jose on Tuesday night.

Blackhawks: Host Ottawa on Tuesday night.