Los Angeles Kings vs New Jersey Devils — Recap

📰Game Recap

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-1, capitalizing on a significant shot advantage to secure their sixth win of the season. New Jersey outshot Los Angeles 26-13, a disparity that largely shaped the game's progression. SportsFBI's model, which had leaned toward a Devils victory at 67%, proved correct as the team improved its record to 6-4-0. The Kings fell to 2-4-2.

The first period remained scoreless, with both teams held off the scoreboard despite New Jersey's offensive pressure. The Kings broke the deadlock late in the second period when Scott Laughton scored at 15:57, assisted by Adrian Kempe and Andre Lee, putting Los Angeles up 1-0. However, the Devils responded quickly, with Anthony Mantha evening the score at 1-1 just before the intermission at 18:43, assisted by Jesper Boqvist and Evan Rodrigues.

New Jersey took control in the third period. Brett Pesce gave the Devils their first lead of the game at 8:08, scoring with assists from Luke Evangelista and Arseny Gritsyuk. Gritsyuk then sealed the win for New Jersey with a goal at 18:55, assisted by Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt, bringing his personal game total to one goal and one assist. Jake Allen of the Devils stopped 12 of 13 shots faced, while Anton Forsberg of the Kings made 23 saves on 25 shots in a busy night.