Overview
- Los Angeles snapped its early-season home drought with a 3-0 shutout built on structure and a sharp penalty kill.
- Drew Doughty passed Rob Blake for most goals by a Kings defenseman with an empty-netter that sealed the win.
- Adrian Kempe netted his 200th NHL goal off a Joel Armia feed, with Armia logging his 600th game on a top-line assignment.
- Corey Perry marked his 1,400th game, returned from a high stick, and assisted on Kevin Fiala’s late power-play strike.
- Coach Jim Hiller stressed sticking to the team’s identity as questions remain about consistent scoring heading into Thursday’s matchup with the Panthers.