Adrian Kempe scores in shootout as Kings beat Predators 3-2
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adrian Kempe scored the only goal of the shootout in the second round, and the Los Angeles Kings tightened the Western Conference playoff race with a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators on Monday night. Los Angeles has played extra time in seven of its last 10 games — and 32 this season. Joel Armia opened the scoring for the Kings and Scott Laughton made it a 2-1 lead in the second period.
Jared Wright has an assist in a career-best three straight games. Steven Stamkos tied it at 1-all for the Predators and Roman Josi knotted it at 2 early in the third. Anton Forsberg made 29 saves in the win for the Kings.
Saros made 26 saves for the Predators. The Kings won 58. 3% of the faceoffs in the game.
All three series matchups this season went to a shootout, including a 5-4 victory for the Predators in Los Angeles last Thursday. Up next Predators: Visit the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday. Kings: Host the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday.
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