The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in a shootout Thursday to keep pace in the competitive Western Conference.
The Kings sit fourth in the west, just one point up on the San Jose Sharks and two points up on the St. Louis Blues.
Los Angeles entered the game having lost 5-1 to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday, while the last place Avalanche were coming off one of their best games of the season after beating the Anaheim Ducks 4-1.
The Avalanche put themselves in a terrible situation early, however, taking three penalties in the first 11 minutes of the game. The Kings made them pay, with two quick goals from Mike Richards and Jeff Carter.
The Kings maintained control throughout most of the period, outshooting Colorado 15-4, but were unable to pad their two-goal lead.
In the second period the momentum seemed to shift, as the Kings were sluggish and ineffective in their own end. Paul Stastny took advantage, putting the Avalanche on the board late in the period, with David Jones drawing the assist.
Colorado continued to generate chances in the third, with Patrick Bordeleau registering his first ...
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Los Angeles Kings Beat Avalanche 3-2 in a Shootout to Remain Fourth in the West
April 12th, 2013 by Eric McKelvie Leave a reply »
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