Jets Fall to Kings for First Road Loss of the Season
Adrian Kempe scored his 200th NHL career goal, while Drew Doughty set a new Los Angeles record for goals by a defenseman as the Kings defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Key Highlights
- Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves, securing the Kings' first home win in six games.
- Kevin Fiala added a late power-play goal to seal the victory.
- Connor Hellebuyck stopped 23 shots for the Jets, who suffered their first road loss in five games.
Player Achievements and Team Changes
Kempe's goal came late in the first period, his sixth of the season, by capitalizing on Joel Armia’s pass from the trapezoid. Kempe became the ninth player from the 2014 draft class to reach 200 goals, doing so in 644 games.
Doughty scored an empty-net goal with 54 seconds left, marking his 162nd goal and surpassing Rob Blake as the Kings' top-scoring defenseman in franchise history.
The Kings adjusted their lineup by moving Armia to the top line and pairing Mikey Anderson again with Doughty on the first defensive pair. Armia and Anderson both assisted on Kempe’s goal, showing immediate impact.
Milestone for Corey Perry
Corey Perry played his 1,400th NHL game, becoming the 44th player ever to reach this milestone. Among active players, only Brent Burns (1,511), Alex Ovechkin (1,503), and Anze Kopitar (1,464) have played more games.
"Drew Doughty passed franchise stalwart Rob Blake with his 162nd goal in 1,221 games with an empty-netter with 54 seconds remaining."
"Corey Perry played in his 1,400th career game, becoming the 44th player in NHL history to do so."
Summary: Adrian Kempe's milestone goal and Drew Doughty's record-breaking score led the Kings to a 3-0 win over the Jets, marking Winnipeg's first road loss in five games and highlighting significant player milestones.
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