The Kings moved to 3-0-1 against division-leading Vancouver, the one Western Conference playoff team against which they’ve had consistent success this season.
Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe celebrates with the bench after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Los Angeles. Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser, center, shoots to score past Los Angeles Kings goaltender Cam Talbot, right, center Pierre-Luc Dubois, second from left, and defenseman Mikey Anderson during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jordan Spence shoots to score during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Kings defenseman Matt Roy gets his shot blocked by Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith as defenseman Filip Hronek chases during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Los Angeles.
The Kings moved to 3-0-1 against Vancouver, the one Western Conference playoff team against which they’ve had consistent success. They also vaulted over the Nashville Predators and Vegas Golden Knights, presently occupying the third position in the Pacific, which would set up a third consecutive first-round series against the Edmonton Oilers as things stood Saturday.
“Good mood. Good vibes. We had another win tonight, against a good team, maybe against a potential playoff ,” Fiala said. “I don’t think when we made that trade that we expected 30 goals out of him, no offense, but that’s amazing,” Doughty said of the Thousand Oaks native. “For a hometown boy, too, he loved the L.A. Kings growing up, it’s pretty special for him and his family, but it’s special for all of us, too.”
“ great touch on the puck up over the D-man’s head, but then had to do a lot of work to score,” Hiller said. “There’s not many guys that can score that kind of goal. His strength and his competitiveness are evident in the goal, because he has to have edges, fight people off and stay on it for the second time.”
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