"A Kings power play that has looked rather lifeless so far this season had its first opportunity early in the first, which was cancelled out by a bizarre too many men penalty. The Jets thought they opened the scoring with a point-shot from Josh Morrissey, but it was called back due to goaltender interference. The Jets challenged the play, were unsuccessful, and sent the Kings to their second power play of the game."
"The tight affair continued into the third period, with not much time and space available for either team. The Kings were given their fifth power play of the night, which turned into a 5-on-3 for 49 seconds as Corey Perry, in his 1,400th NHL game, was high-sticked by Namestnikov, drawing the double minor. With 47 seconds left on the man advantage, Kevin Fiala beat Hellebuyck high glove sid"
The Los Angeles Kings entered the game seeking their first home win after collecting only two regulation wins through 13 games. Anze Kopitar generated an early grade-A chance but failed to score. A Kings power play was repeatedly stymied by penalties, including a bizarre too-many-men call and a Kopitar high-sticking minor. Joel Armia set up Adrian Kempe for a slot goal, Kempe's 200th NHL goal. Darcy Kuemper made key saves during an early second-period Jets surge. The game remained tight into the third until a 5-on-3 late power play allowed Kevin Fiala to beat Connor Hellebuyck high glove.
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