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Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings Recap - Kings Win 3-1

Los Angeles skated to a 3-1 victory over Minnesota on Tuesday in NHL action at Staples Center.

The Kings were a -105 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 6.0.

Los Angeles got goals from Anze Kopitar, Jeff Carter, and Sean Walker in the victory. Kopitar opened the scoring at 1:10 of the first period.

Jonathan Quick turned in a 27-save effort for the Kings.

Matt Dumba scored for the Wild, finding the net behind Jonathan Quick.

Devan Dubnyk stopped 32 of 34 shots for the Wild, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.

Los Angeles scored 0 times on 2 chances on the power play, while Minnesota went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.

Los Angeles outshot Minnesota 35-28 in the game.

Los Angeles heads into a battle against the Red Wings. Minnesota, meanwhile, will have their next action against Arizona.