"The opening frame was a disaster for the Kings. Two minutes into the play and the Jets managed to strike first, sending Los Angeles into a scramble. Vladislav Namestnikov tipped home a goal past the goaltender's net, setting the tone of a rough start for the Kings. Then, with the clock winding down, Cole Koepke fired a blistering slap shot that stunned the arena, sending the Kings into the locker room trailing 2-0."
"As if the first period hadn't been difficult enough for the Kings, Jonathan Toews scored on a wrist shot in his hometown to extend the Jets' lead to three. It was becoming increasingly clear that it was not Los Angeles' night. Midway through the period, Quinton Byfield got the Kings on the board, but Mark Scheifele wasted no time responding, pushing Winnipeg back to a 4-1 lead."
"Throughout 60 minutes of hockey, the Jets controlled the puck with precision and dominated the ice. The Kings appeared unfocused and out of sync all night. They struggled to find consistency and failed to establish any steady rhythm throughout the match. The Kings were beaten 5-1 by the Jets and will travel to Edmonton for their next matchup on Saturday. The Jets, meanwhile, will stay at home to face the New Jersey Devils on Sunday."
The Los Angeles Kings opened a weekend road trip in Winnipeg and fell 5-1 to the Jets. Eric Comrie started for Winnipeg and Darcy Kuemper for Los Angeles. Winnipeg struck early, taking a 2-0 lead in the first period on goals by Vladislav Namestnikov and Cole Koepke. Jonathan Toews made it 3-0 before Quinton Byfield scored for the Kings. Mark Scheifele added two goals to seal the win. The Jets controlled possession and pace throughout the game while the Kings remained unfocused and struggled to find any consistent rhythm. The Kings travel to Edmonton next; the Jets host New Jersey.
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