Patric Hornqvist: The OTF Hero Of The Week (Mar. 4-10)
With the addition of Andrei Kostitsyn to the lineup, there's added pressure on the goal-scoring wingers to both produce, and Patric Hornqvist is getting it done.
| Final - 3.6.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Kings | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Nashville Predators | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Stories
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Kings 5, Preds 4: Nashville loses a close one that wasn't really close.
Kings-Predators Preview: Swingin' Doors
The Kings hope Jeff Carter can burn the Nashville Predators once again.
Kings Vs. Predators: L.A. Opens 4-Game Road Trip In Nashville
The Los Angeles Kings open up a tightly scheduled four-game road trip Tuesday night facing the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena.
Kings @ Predators Preview: Back for more already?
Fresh off a 2-1 defeat at Bridgestone Arena last week, the Los Angeles Kings are coming back for another round with the Predators tonight in Nashville.
GameThreads
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Nashville | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Los Angeles Goal - Justin Williams (14), from Willie Mitchell at 6:16. 2, Nashville Goal - Patric Hornqvist (19), from Andrei Kostitsyn and Ryan Suter at 18:41. 3, Los Angeles Goal - Justin Williams (15), from Slava Voynov and Willie Mitchell at 18:53. Penalties - Jordin Tootoo, Nashville (Roughing), 9:48; Kyle Clifford, Los Angeles (Interference), 9:48; Trevor Lewis, Los Angeles (Interference), 19:57. |
| Second Period |
| - 4, Nashville Goal - Martin Erat (15), from Mike Fisher and Roman Josi at 9:16. 5, Los Angeles Goal - Drew Doughty (8), from Jordan Nolan and Colin Fraser at 12:21. 6, Nashville Goal - Sergei Kostitsyn (16), unassisted at 14:05. Penalties - Nick Spaling, Nashville (Cross checking), 3:21; Mike Richards, Los Angeles (Tripping), 3:43. |
| Third Period |
| - 7, Los Angeles Goal - Matt Greene (4), from Dustin Penner and Trevor Lewis at 1:15. 8, Los Angeles Goal - Trevor Lewis (3), from Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown at 3:00. 9, Nashville Goal - Patric Hornqvist (20), from Andrei Kostitsyn and Ryan Suter at 14:42. Penalties - Dustin Penner, Los Angeles (Elbowing), 6:47; Jordin Tootoo, Nashville (Misconduct (10 min)), 13:19. |
Shots on Goal:
Los Angeles 9 + 6 + 13 = 28.
Nashville 6 + 10 + 10 = 26.
Power Play Conversion: Los Angeles 0-1. Nashville 0-3.
Goaltenders: Los Angeles, Jonathan Quick 4-26-.846. Nashville, Pekka Rinne 5-24-.792; Anders Lindback 0-4-1.000.
Referees: Stephane Auger, Don VanMassenhoven
Linesmen: Derek Nansen, Pierre Champoux
Power Play Conversion: Los Angeles 0-1. Nashville 0-3.
Goaltenders: Los Angeles, Jonathan Quick 4-26-.846. Nashville, Pekka Rinne 5-24-.792; Anders Lindback 0-4-1.000.
Referees: Stephane Auger, Don VanMassenhoven
Linesmen: Derek Nansen, Pierre Champoux
