Kings Burned By Flames In Overtime 2-1
- Updated: January 19, 2015
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The Los Angeles Kings were unable to hold off the Calgary in overtime tonight as they fell 2-1.While the Kings were coming off a strong effort against the Ducks they did lose in a shootout 3-2.
In tonight’s game the Kings were in control most of the way. The first period ended with a 0-0 tie, but the Kings held the advantage in shots on goal 10-3. Although it was not the result Kings fans wanted after the first period there were a lot of positives. For the first time in a long time the Kings did not bury themselves in a hole early on.
The second period was very similar to the first but the Kings were in even more in control. They took 17 shots on goal to the Flames just 6, but were unable to convert once again. There was a span during the second period in which the Flames went ten straight minutes without a shot.
During the third period the Kings finally put a goal in the back of the net. Matt Greene scored a slap shot goal that was assisted by Dustin Brown and Trevor Lewis. After two and half periods of no goals the Kings finally took the lead.
In a matter of three minutes the Flames answered back. Sean Monhan scored a wrist shot goal that evened the score at one apiece. The two teams battled it out but neither side was able to score and the Kings headed to yet another overtime period.
In overtime Dennis Wideman broke the fans hearts. He scored a slap shot goal with just 37 seconds left in overtime that sent the Kings to yet another loss.
The Kings will now shift their attention to the Sharks who they will play in San Jose on Wednesday.
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