New Headline: Kopitar Lights Up Net as Kings Take 3-0 Shutout victory
The Kings stormed back in the second period and briefly took control, but ultimately came up short as they fell to the New Jersey Devils
The Los Angeles Kings (27-24-15) put together a valiant effort in the second period, scoring three goals after trailing 0-2, but came up just short against the New Jersey Devils (33-31-2), falling 6-4 on Saturday. Anze Kopitar once again made history today, officially surpassing Marcel Dionne for the most points scored in the Kings' franchise history with 1,308, but still couldn't win the game. CROWN HIM 👑 Anze Kopitar passes Marcel Dionne in his final NHL season to become the @LAKings ' all-time points leader!
pic. twitter. com/X9aiKdctHQ — NHL (@NHL) March 15, 2026 After trailing in the first period 0-2, the Kings came back in the second period and took a 3-2 lead, looking to be in control heading into the final period.
Despite improved defensive and offensive efforts the rest of the way, LA ran out of steam down the stretch. LA lost key face-off moments in the clutch and gave up two power-play goals in the clutch. Devils Strike Early It was a hot offensive start for the Devils early on.
Devils forward Cody Glass finished a play from the slot after receiving a backhand pass from Arseny Gritsyuk at 12:02, beating Kings goaltender Anton Forsberg for the on-timer shot to give New Jersey a 1-0 lead. Just over three minutes later, New Jersey extended their lead 2-0, after Nico Hischier finished the rebound, cleaning off the Kings' attempt to get on the boards. The Devils outshot the Kings 14-11 in the opening frame.
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