Los Angeles Kings defeated the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets 4-1. The game marked David Rittich's 100th career win, with Anze Kopitar scoring a goal and providing an assist. Gabriel Vilardi scored against his former team in a thrilling match that showed the Jets' offensive struggles.
Nov 28, 2024 at 01:10 AM ETLOS ANGELES — David Rittich made 13 saves in his 100th career victory, and captain Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist in the Los Angeles Kings ' 4-1 victory over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night. Gabriel Vilardi scored against his former team for the Jets, who have lost four of seven since their 15-1-0 start to the season. Connor Hellebuyck stopped 30 shots in the fourth game on Winnipeg's six-game trip.
Two minutes later, Vilardi lifted a rebound nine seconds into a power play for Winnipeg's first goal. But early in the third, Fiala flung a puck toward the net and got credit for his eighth goal when it banked in off Haydn Fleury's skate. Los Angeles' Swiss forward ended an eight-game goal drought.Jets: The offensive powerhouse struggled mightily against Los Angeles' disciplined defensive effort, managing a season-low 14 shots.
Kings: A much-needed rebound performance after their humiliating 7-2 loss to cellar-dwelling San Jose.Former Kings forward Rasmus Kupari was awarded a penalty shot early in the second period, but Rittich stopped it comfortably with an outstretched pad.Winnipeg hadn't recorded fewer than 20 shots in any game this season, but the Kings excel at limiting opponents' chances.
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