Jets Fall to Kings for First Road Loss of Season
Adrian Kempe scored his 200th NHL career goal, while Drew Doughty set the Los Angeles Kings record for goals by a defenseman as the Kings defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Key Performances
- Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves for the Kings, securing their first home win this season after six games.
- Kevin Fiala added a late power-play goal to seal the victory.
- Connor Hellebuyck stopped 23 shots for the Jets, who suffered their first road loss in five attempts.
Milestones and Records
Kempe scored late in the first period, marking his sixth goal of the season by charging the crease and finishing Joel Armia’s centered pass from the trapezoid area. This goal made Kempe the ninth player from the 2014 draft class to reach 200 NHL goals, achieving this feat in 644 games.
Doughty broke the franchise record held by Rob Blake by scoring his 162nd goal with an empty-net goal in the final minute of the game, accomplishing this in 1,221 games with the Kings.
Team Changes and Impact
The Kings adjusted their lineup by moving Joel Armia to the top line and pairing Mikey Anderson with Doughty on the first defensive unit. This reunion quickly paid off as Armia and Anderson assisted on Kempe’s goal.
Player Milestone
Kings forward Corey Perry marked his 1,400th career game, becoming the 44th NHL player to reach this milestone. Among active players, he joins Brent Burns (1,511), Alex Ovechkin (1,503), and Anze Kopitar (1,464) in games played.
"Kempe is the ninth member of the 2014 draft class to reach 200 goals, getting there in 644 games."
"Doughty passed franchise stalwart Rob Blake with his 162nd goal in 1,221 games with an empty-netter with 54 seconds remaining."
"Corey Perry played in his 1,400th career game, becoming the 44th player in NHL history to do so."
Summary: Adrian Kempe’s milestone goal, Drew Doughty’s franchise record, and a solid team effort led the Kings to a 3-0 win over the Jets, marking Winnipeg's first road defeat this season.
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