Kings-Sharks Preview: Finish Strong
Is this a battle for 7th or 8th? No, it's about getting back to their own style of game.
| Final - 3.31.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | SO | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Kings | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Minnesota Wild | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Stories
Kings Vs. Wild: L.A. Falls 4-3 In Shootout, Gains Point In Playoff Chase
Erik Christensen and Mikko Koivu each slipped shootout goals past Jonathan Bernier to lift the Minnesota Wild over the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in a shootout Saturday night at Xcel Energy Center in Minneapolis.
Kings-Wild Preview: Pushing to the limit
To keep the top spot in the division, the Kings must conquer lack of sleep and the Minnesota Wild together.
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | 2OT | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Minnesota Goal - Darroll Powe (6), from Nate Prosser and Justin Falk at :40. 2, Los Angeles Goal - Brad Richardson (4), from Dustin Brown and Anze Kopitar at 3:28. 3, Minnesota Goal - Nick Johnson (8), from Jason Zucker and Erik Christensen at 3:45. 4, Los Angeles Power-Play Goal - Dustin Brown (21), from Mike Richards and Anze Kopitar at 15:31. Penalties - Colin Fraser, Los Angeles (Interference on goalkeeper), 9:22; Mike Richards, Los Angeles (Delaying Game-Puck over glass), 12:00; Stephane Veilleux, Minnesota (Slashing), 14:14; Warren Peters, Minnesota (Delaying Game-Puck over glass), 17:43. |
| Second Period |
| - 5, Los Angeles Goal - Brad Richardson (5), from Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown at :57. Penalties - Justin Falk, Minnesota (Cross checking), 11:41. |
| Third Period |
| - 6, Minnesota Goal - Erik Christensen (7), from Jason Zucker and Justin Falk at 10:57. Penalties - Dwight King, Los Angeles (Hi stick - double minor), 12:31; Mikko Koivu, Minnesota (Tripping), 19:37. |
| Overtime |
| - No scoring. |
| Shootout |
| : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () |
Shots on Goal:
Los Angeles 9 + 8 + 7 + 5 = 29.
Minnesota 9 + 5 + 7 + 2 = 23.
Power Play Conversion: Los Angeles 1-4. Minnesota 0-4.
Goaltenders: Los Angeles, Jonathan Bernier 3-23-.870. Minnesota, Niklas Backstrom 3-29-.897.
Referees: Dave Jackson, Brad Meier
Linesmen: Mike Cvik, Scott Cherrey
Power Play Conversion: Los Angeles 1-4. Minnesota 0-4.
Goaltenders: Los Angeles, Jonathan Bernier 3-23-.870. Minnesota, Niklas Backstrom 3-29-.897.
Referees: Dave Jackson, Brad Meier
Linesmen: Mike Cvik, Scott Cherrey
