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Canucks Snap LA Kings Win Streak In Shootout

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The Vancouver Canucks snapped the LA Kings win streak tonight with a 2-1 victory in a shootout. The Kings are battling for playoff position and every game counts as the regular season comes to a close. Last time out the defending champs were victorious when they beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-1.

Dwight King scored the only goal for the LA Kings tonight. His goal same within the first two minutes fr the game with a wrist shot past Eddie Lack. His goal was assisted by Jeff Carter and Tyler Toffoli. With the early goal there were high hopes the Kings would carry this momentum the rest of the way.

After a second period that sported no goals, Daniel Sedin scored a slap shot goal that tied the game at 1-1. His goal was assisted by Henrik Sedin and Alexander Edler. Neither team was able to score a tie break and they headed into overtime in Vancouver.

In overtime neither scored and they headed to shootouts where the LA Kings have struggled all season. After a few saves from Jonathan Quick, Carter and Anze Kopitar were unable to capitalize.

Chris Higgins scored the game winner as the Canucks won 2-1. Quick was outstanding tonight making 37 saves, while Lack was equally good with 36 saves.

Up next the Kings will take on the Edmonton Oilers tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. PST. This is the second game of the three game road trip.

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