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Recap - Kings Defeat Toronto 5-1

Los Angeles earned a 5-1 victory over Toronto behind a 2-goal performance from Phillip Danault on Monday at Scotiabank Arena.

Los Angeles won as a +233 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 5.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Los Angeles got goals from Phillip Danault(2), Adrian Kempe, Trevor Moore, and Andreas Athanasiou in the victory. Moore opened the scoring at 10:52 of the first period.

Jonathan Quick turned in a 33-save effort for the Kings.

John Tavares scored for the Maple Leafs, finding the net behind Jonathan Quick.

Jack Campbell stopped 24 of 28 shots for the Maple Leafs, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.

On the power play, Los Angeles went 0-for-3, while the Maple Leafs were 1-for-2 with the man advantage.

Toronto outshot Los Angeles 34-29 in the game.

Los Angeles heads into a battle against the Canadiens. Toronto, meanwhile, will have their next action against Philadelphia.