181-Word Game Recap
Jeff Carter followed the Hollywood script, scoring the game-winning goal by tipping Matt Roy’s shot from the blueline with 7:18 remaining in the third period as the Kings handed the Vegas Golden Knights their fifth-straight loss, 4-3, at Staples Center Saturday afternoon.
For Carter, who also played his 500th game with the Kings, it was his 371st career goal and 713th point. “There was nothing special about it you know,” said Carter. “Win a faceoff, shoot a puck, and go to the net. That’s kind of how the games go for us. We simplify.”
The Kings somehow found themselves with s 2-0 lead on only six shots and eventually built a 3-1 lead after Nikolai Prokhorkin scored his first career goal. But what can only be described as “that’s so Kings,” Vegas took over the game tying Los Angeles with 2:56 left in the second. Throughout the third period, Vegas looked as if they would take the lead on nearly every shot but Jonathan Quick held firm until Carter ensured the win.
Vegas dropped to 9-9-3 and the Kings improved to 8-11-1.
Game Notes
Stars of the Game—Carter (1st), Doughty (2nd), Prokhorkin (3rd)… Jonathan Quick made 28 saves; Malcom Subban had 21… With an assist, Kopitar extended his point streak to six games (3G, 6A)… Vegas is 0-4-1 in their past five games… The Kings won three consecutive games for the first time this season and have only one win less than the Toronto Maple Leafs… Doughty’s first period goal was his 480th career point, moving him past Jim Fox for 10th place on the Kings all-time points list… Iafallo tallied an assist for the fourth straight game and has five points (1G, 4A) in those games… Los Angeles is 6-4-1 all-time against Vegas…
UP NEXT: The Kings hit the road to take on the Arizona Coyotes at 6:00 P.M. PDT at Gila River Arena on Tuesday.
Highlights
Kings 1. Vegas 0.
Blake Lizotte (2) from Adrian Kempe (4) and Drew Doughty (8)
Kings 2. Vegas 0.
Doughty (5) from Alex Iafallo (6) and Anze Kopitar (15)
Kings 2. Vegas 1.
Max Pacioretty (7) from Reilly Smith (6) and William Karlsson (14)
#HockeyOps explains video review of Max Pacioretty’s goal at 7:24 of the second period in the @GoldenKnights / @LAKings game. https://t.co/xdBHwCZ7X1
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) November 16, 2019
Kings 3. Vegas 1.
Prokhorkin (1) from Kyle Clifford (4) and Matt Luff (1)
Kings 3. Vegas 2.
Jonathan Marchessault (5) from Cody Eakin (4)
Kings 3. Vegas 3.
Karlsson (6) from Pacioretty (11) and Shea Theodore (7)
Kings 4. Vegas 3.
Carter (6) from Matt Roy (3)
Quotables
What a special day for @JeffCarter_77 and @Megan_Carter_ and their entire family.
1000 games played is no easy feat, and topping the day off with the game winning goal just had to be icing on the cake. pic.twitter.com/S7dFjayFq1
— Carrlyn Bathe (@CarrlynBathe) November 17, 2019
“Kids watching dad go to work that’s a great thing.” — Todd McLellan on Jeff Carter’s 1000th NHL in front of his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/Sx4mcRJITh
— LA Kings (@LAKings) November 17, 2019
“He’s got a lot of life left in his game. He’s played great all year. It’s exciting to see and we’re lucky to have him around”@13KCliffy shares the love for @JeffCarter_77 after number 77’s 1,000th game@CarrlynBathe | @LAKings | #LAKingsLive pic.twitter.com/jcgaPdN4YB
— FOX Sports West (@FoxSportsWest) November 17, 2019
“I just felt that it was going to happen… I don’t think anyone’s too shocked”@dewyy8 on @JeffCarter_77‘s game-winning goal@CarrlynBathe | @LAKings | #LAKingsLive pic.twitter.com/05unTiiD3n
— FOX Sports West (@FoxSportsWest) November 17, 2019
“The mindset going into the game was to just be a good player for the team”@AdrianKempe on his return last game after being a healthy scratch@LAKings | Patrick_ONeal | @JarretStoll | #Army pic.twitter.com/0OZHO2vNgR
— FOX Sports West (@FoxSportsWest) November 17, 2019
All Mic’d Up
Hear @JeffCarter_77 mic’d up during his 1,000th game, including the game-winning-goal celly that broke his mic 🎤 😅@LAKings | #LAKingsLive pic.twitter.com/0D7vEwABJR
— FOX Sports West (@FoxSportsWest) November 16, 2019
Kings Win the Shade Battle (as Usual)
And I can see you years from now in a bar
Talking over a hockey game
With that same big loud opinion
But nobody’s listening
Washed up and ranting about the same old bitter things pic.twitter.com/Vip3gLUZDX— LA Kings (@LAKings) November 17, 2019
The Future Dave Joseph
Well Madison Quick and Brody Clifford might have to announce the starting lineup every game ♥️♥️♥️#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/MPKUxgzsEN
— LA Kings (@LAKings) November 17, 2019
Own a Piece of History
Celebrate Jeff Carter reaching his 1000th Game by bidding on the jersey he wore today! Bid now through 7:30pm on November 18th. Visit https://t.co/xvkXzEPOXe now! pic.twitter.com/9PMRgpWaAc
— Kings Care (@LAKingsCare) November 17, 2019