In the first of four meetings in the next five weeks, the Los Angeles Kings, without their top scorer Kempe and top pair defenseman Anderson, secured a decisive 5-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. The game was highlighted by a standout pass from Kopitar and a power play goal by Boeser, who is noted for scoring in every game against the Kings. The Kings' power play shined with Fiala and Kopitar executing a successful give-and-go, leading to a goal, and Trevor Moore scoring twice, benefiting from a brilliant pass from Fiala, marking multi-point games for both players. The Canucks, on the other hand, struggled with mobility, which contributed to their 4-1 deficit before the final score was established.
Perfect playoff game from the Kings tonight. CANUCKS will need to learn to fight through these games
Trevor Moore converts on the breakaway, 5-1 LAK. He’s having an outstanding game.
LAK Goal - That's 🖐️. Fiala threads a pass through to Trevor Moore, who slots home on the backhand. Multi-point games for both, 5-1 Kings.
Canucks don't move their feet and it's 4-1
WHAT A PASS BY KOPITAR! Fiala puts LA up two again off a brilliant feed from Anze, 3-1 LAK.
LAK Goal - Stand up Kings power play! Fiala and Kopitar with a give and go, with 22 finishing at the back post. Huge answer. 3-1.
Kopitar with that pass🤯
Kings killer Boeser on the power play, 2-1 LAK.
VAN Goal - Boeser on the PP. Dude scores every game against the Kings. 2-1.
#Canucks vs Kings. First of 4 meetings in next 5 weeks. Kings without top scorer Kempe & top pair Dman Anderson starters and scratches https://t.co/pKaMtMYVJy