The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Calgary Flames 4-3 in a closely contested game. Laferriere scored for the Kings, who led 4-2 after the second period. The Flames narrowed the lead to 4-3 with a power-play goal by Coleman. The Kings had a strong penalty kill and held on for the win, showcasing their strengths and flaws as they head into the Christmas holiday break.
The @LAKings rank second in the NHL in wins by 3+ goals this season. As of late, though, it hasn’t been a bad thing to have to bite the nails a bit. Heading into the holiday break, on @lakingsinsider! https://t.co/KngveCZVKB
With a win over the @NHLFlames, @LAKings show their strengths and some flaws as they head into the Christmas holiday break. ⤵️ https://t.co/3D7prbFKy4
Penalty kill has been excellent tonight. Here's to hoping it's not needed again until after Christmas. 4-3 LAK, six minutes left in the third.
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.