Overview
- Darcy Kuemper recorded 23 saves for his first shutout of the season as Winnipeg’s three-game winning streak ended.
- An early Jets goal was disallowed for goaltender interference, and Winnipeg lost its challenge before Adrian Kempe netted his 200th NHL goal late in the first.
- Kevin Fiala made it 2-0 with a power-play strike at 15:00 of the third period to break open a tight game.
- Drew Doughty closed the scoring with an empty-netter for his 162nd career goal, the most by a defenseman in Kings history.
- Winnipeg went 0-for-5 on the power play, and captain Adam Lowry returned from offseason hip surgery for his season debut, logging 14:08.