Los Angeles holds a two-goal edge after outshooting New York 9-5 in the opening period.
The Kings take a 3-1 lead after the first, with a 9-5 shots advantage and the early momentum at Madison Square Garden. Drew Doughty leads the charge with a goal, an assist, two points, one shot on goal and a plus-2; Brandt Clarke has a goal, one shot and a plus-1, while J.T. Miller has New York’s goal and two shots. James Reimer has stopped 6 of 9 shots for the Rangers, a .667 save percentage, while Darcy Kuemper has made 4 saves on 5 shots for an .800 mark. Neither team has scored on the power play, and Los Angeles has built its lead with three goals at even strength.
Key Performers
Drew Doughty, LA: 1 G, 1 A, 2 P, 1 SOG, +2 J.T. Miller, NYR: 1 G, 0 A, 1 P, 2 SOG, +1 Darcy Kuemper, LA: 4 saves on 5 shots, .800 SV%