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Kings Hold Off Wild 4-2 Amidst Kopitar Injury
6 Jan
Summary
- Andrei Kuzmenko recorded a goal and an assist in the win.
- Anze Kopitar exited the game with a lower-body injury.
- The Kings secured their fourth win in their last twelve games.
The Los Angeles Kings secured a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Monday night, with a strong performance from Andrei Kuzmenko, who notched a goal and an assist. The Kings extended their advantage with goals from Warren Foegele and Kevin Fiala in the second period, taking a 2-0 lead into the final frame.
Despite the absence of captain Anze Kopitar, who left the game with a lower-body injury, the Kings held on. Minnesota attempted a comeback with goals from Jared Spurgeon and Ryan Hartman, but Adrian Kempe sealed the win with an empty-net goal late in the game.
This win gives the Kings crucial points as they navigate a challenging stretch, marking their fourth win in the past twelve games. The Minnesota Wild, conversely, saw their six-game point streak come to an end with this road loss.
