nhl Game Recap
Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings Recap - Kings Win 5-4
Phillip Danault scored a pair of goals against the Red Wings as Los Angeles handed Detroit a 5-4 defeat on Monday at Little Caesars Arena.
The Kings were a -140 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 6.5.
Los Angeles got goals from Phillip Danault(2), Gabriel Vilardi, Adrian Kempe, and Anze Kopitar in the victory. Vilardi opened the scoring at 4:45 of the first period.
Jonathan Quick turned in a 29-save effort for the Kings.
David Perron(2), Adam Erne, and Oskar Sundqvist scored for the Red Wings, finding the net behind Jonathan Quick.
Ville Husso stopped 31 of 36 shots for the Red Wings, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Los Angeles scored 0 times on 4 chances on the power play, while Detroit went 1-for-4 with the man advantage.
Los Angeles outshot Detroit 36-33 in the game.
Los Angeles looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Predators. The Red Wings will aim to get back on the winning track at Chicago.