Perhaps it was Dustin Brown to the rescue again on Tuesday night.
As he’s done so many time throughout his career, the 37-year-old forward played a pivotal role in LA’s latest victory — ending a three-game losing streak and coming just at the right time. While teams like the Golden Knights and Canucks continue to put pressure on the Kings, Todd McLellan’s group came out firing in the first period yesterday, then continued their strong play over the balance of the game.
You can say that wasn't a must-win…
It was.
And they did.
Kings grab two much-needed points in Chicago. Now off to Colorado for tomorrow night vs. the Avs.
— The Mayor | John Hoven (@mayorNHL) April 13, 2022
Now, they turn their attention to Colorado. Universally recognized as one of the few legit Stanley Cup contenders this season, the Avs have already beaten the Kings twice this season on scores of 4-1 and 3-0. Tonight, McLellan and his team will look to avoid a regular season sweep.
The 19-46-23 line is a line you didn't know you needed… until today.
Now you can't get enough of it.
— The Mayor | John Hoven (@mayorNHL) April 13, 2022
1-3 Lizotte(9)-ASST: Iafallo(20), Brown(18): https://t.co/MkE3f8YI66#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/RQ4YiMMLGu
— Eric (@kingsgifs2) April 13, 2022
Brown had two assists in the game and led all Kings skaters with five shots on goal.
LA KINGS PROJECTED LINEUP vs. COLORADO AVALANCHE
Kaliyev – Kopitar – Kempe
Moore – Danault – Arvidsson
Iafallo – Lizotte – Brown
Vilardi – Byfield – Kupari
Other options: Andersson, Grundstrom, Lemieux
IR: Athanasiou
Roy – Durzi
Maatta – Spence
Edler – Stecher
Other options: Bjornfot, Moverare, Strand
IR: Anderson, Doughty
Petersen (starter)
Quick
KINGS DAILY QUESTION
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VIEW FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Full #Avs morning skate underway here at Ball Arena. F Logan O'Connor and D Devon Toews in the mix. They didn't practice Monday. #LAKings in town, fighting for playoff spot tonight.
— Mike Chambers (@MikeChambers) April 13, 2022
Zero teams in playoff position for LAK to face to Game 82 after tonight in Colorado. https://t.co/vfHtdo5xSq
— Dennis Bernstein (@DennisTFP) April 13, 2022
KINGS MILESTONES WITHIN REACH
Anze Kopitar — needs 8 points to pass Dave Taylor for third on the Kings all-time scoring list
Dustin Brown — 4 goals away from passing Bernie Nicholls for fifth place in Kings franchise history
Puck drop is scheduled for 6:30pm PST today and the game will be televised on TNT.
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