In an engaging NHL game that featured the best in-arena atmosphere of the year, the Los Angeles Kings held a lead over the Calgary Flames. Kings' player Laferriere contributed significantly, drawing a tripping penalty and later scoring off a skate bounce for a 3-2 lead. His efforts were complemented by Lapierre, who was praised for his improving performance and ability to get the puck in the zone. The Kings extended their lead to 4-2 by the end of the second period, despite a penalty kill situation of 3:48 at the start of the third. The Flames' Coleman scored a power-play goal to bring the score to 4-3, with his 12th goal of the season leading the team and including a power-play and a shorthanded goal in the game.
Blake Coleman now leads Calgary with 12 goals on the season. One on the powerplay and one shorthanded tonight in Los Angeles. #Flames trail 4-3 in the third period.
CGY Goal - Flames pull to within one with 12:42 left in the third. Power-play goal, Coleman off a rebound. 4-3 Kings.
In-arena atmosphere has been excellent tonight. Maybe the best of the year IMO. Engaged with every play. Deserves a win. 4-2 Kings after 40 minutes, LAK has 3:48 of PK time to begin the third.
End of two, 4-2 LAK. Kings responded well to the Flames tying goal but will start the third down a man for 3:49.
LAK Goal - Laferriere gets what he deserves as the Kings pull back ahead. He's been quite noticeable tonight and he gets a good bounce off the skate and in. 3-2.
Great hustle by Laferriere to draw a tripping penalty. Expect the PP to move the puck much faster than last game.
Lapierre just did a great job getting the puck in the zone and making a great play to get a shot on net. He's looking better each game.