Kings Shut Out Jets for Home Win
Kempe Reaches 200 Goals
Adrian Kempe scored his 200th career goal in the NHL during the game against the Winnipeg Jets. He found the net late in the first period, marking his sixth goal of the season. Kempe's achievement makes him the ninth player from the 2014 draft class to reach this milestone, doing so in 644 games.
Doughty Sets Franchise Record
Drew Doughty made history by breaking the Los Angeles Kings' record for goals scored by a defenseman. He scored his 162nd goal with an empty-netter in the final minute of the game. Doughty surpassed Rob Blake, who held the previous record.
Strong Performance by Goaltenders
Darcy Kuemper was solid in goal for the Kings, making 23 saves to secure the shutout. Connor Hellebuyck also had 23 saves for the Jets, but it was not enough to prevent the loss.
Key Changes for the Kings
The Kings made some lineup changes that paid off. Joel Armia was moved to the top line, and Mikey Anderson was reunited with Doughty on defense. Both Armia and Anderson assisted on Kempe's goal, showing the immediate impact of these adjustments.
Milestones and Debuts
Corey Perry played in his 1,400th career game, becoming the 44th player in NHL history to reach this mark. Meanwhile, Jets captain Adam Lowry made his season debut after recovering from hip surgery, returning to the ice as the center for the third line.
