Kings survive Predators
Los Angeles, CA - The Los Angeles Kings were able to pull off a thrilling overtime victory over the Nashville Predators tonight at Staples Center by the score of 5-4. The win comes during a stretch of games which will determine whether the club gets into the playoffs. Newcomer Matt Cooke scored the winning marker on a shorthanded break with Scott Hartnell.
"Well, we will take the two points anyway we can get them at this point. It wasn't pretty but two points are two points. I was just able to intercept the puck on their powerplay and luckily the puck found the back of the net." said Cooke on the night's events. The game also marked the return of number one center Daniel Briere who registered a point.
Close to returning is sniper Scott Walker who has been linked recently to a multitude of trade rumors. GM Sra would neither confirm or deny these rumors but said in a released statement that anyone could possibly moved and that Walker was a player who may be moved. Stay tuned for further developments....
Goalie Statistics
Curtis Sanford (PRE), 21 saves out of 26 shots, L, 11-11-2
Felix Potvin (KIN), 38 saves out of 42 shots, W, 13-36-7
Power Play Conversions
PREDATORS 0 for 3
KINGS 0 for 6
Game Stars
1 - Alexei Yashin (PRE)
2 - Andrew Brunette (KIN)
3 - Mike Knuble (PRE)