Kings Defeat Predators In Shootout To Move Back Into Wild-card Spot

Adrian Kempe scored nan only extremity of nan shootout successful nan 2nd round, and nan Kings tightened nan Western Conference playoff title pinch a 3-2 win complete nan Nashville Predators connected Monday night.

The Kings person played successful overtime successful 7 of its past 10 games — and 32 this season.

Joel Armia opened nan scoring for nan Kings and Scott Laughton made it a 2-1 lead successful nan 2nd period. Jared Wright has an assistance successful a career-best 3 consecutive games for L.A.

Steven Stamkos tied it 1-1 for nan Predators and Roman Josi knotted it 2-2 early successful nan third.

Anton Forsberg made 29 saves successful nan triumph for nan Kings. Saros made 26 saves for nan Predators.

The Kings won 58.3% of nan faceoffs successful nan game.

All 3 bid matchups this play went to a shootout, including a 5-4 triumph for nan Predators successful Los Angeles past Thursday.