Skid continues for Kings in OT loss to Mammoth
Los Angeles suffered its third consecutive defeat, with 12 games remaining amidst a push for the postseason.
In a back-and-forth affair, the Los Angeles Kings (28-25-17) ultimately faltered 4-3 in overtime at the hands of the Utah Mammoth (37-28-6) on Sunday evening at the Delta Center. The loss marks their third straight amidst a competitive push to secure a wild card spot in the Western Conference. L.
A. suffered its first defeat in franchise history to Utah after starting 4-0-0 against the club. Darcy Kuemper found himself defending the net in each of those games, posting a .
915 save percentage and a 2. 25 goals-against average. On Sunday, however, he allowed four goals on 34 shots as the Mammoth picked up a third victory across their last four games.
Lawson Crouse scored twice in the opening period for Utah, while Nick Schmaltz scored in the second period and later delivered the game-winner in overtime. Schmaltz wins it in overtime!!! š¤Æš„ pic.