The Los Angeles Kings secured a 3-2 victory in their home opener against the winless San Jose Sharks at Crypto.com Arena. Warren Foegele scored two goals while Jordan Spence and Alex Laferriere contributed to the win with assists. David Rittich made 24 saves to earn his third win of the season. The Kings quickly took control of the game in the first period, building a three-goal lead.
The Sharks, now 0-6-2, fought back with two power-play goals from Mikael Granlund, but it was not enough to overcome the early deficit. Mackenzie Blackwood made 27 saves in the losing effort.
In addition to the goals, there was a physical element to the game with a fight between Andre Lee and Luke Kunin. Despite the Sharks’ efforts in the third period to mount a comeback, the Kings held on for the win.
The victory was a significant one for the Kings, who had been struggling on the power play recently, failing to convert in their last five games. The team will look to build on this momentum as the season progresses.
Overall, it was a hard-fought game between the two teams with the Kings ultimately emerging victorious. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting matchup.
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