January 28 postgame notes

-With the win, Los Angeles improved to 78-85-22 all-time against Chicago, a record that includes a home mark of 41-40-11. The Kings are 1-1-0 against the Blackhawks in the 2014-15 season series, which concludes at the United Center on March 30.

-Los Angeles improved to 14-7-9 against the Western Conference and 7-4-3 against the Central Division.

-The Kings improved to 6-6-12 in one-goal games.

-In the 24 games since December 1, Los Angeles has recorded a 57.3% Corsi-for percentage in five-on-five play (1174 Corsi for / 874 Corsi against).

-Over the last 24 games, the Kings and their opponents have both scored 68 non-shootout goals. Los Angeles has scored at least three goals in 12 of their last 20 games.

-The Kings have outscored their opponents 95-73 in second and third periods this season.

-Los Angeles leads the league with 1,571 hits and out-hit Chicago 39-17. Robyn Regehr finished with a game-high six hits.

-In 17 regular season and playoff games against Chicago, Tyler Toffoli has eight goals, 15 points and a 57.0% raw Corsi rating (211 CF / 159 CA).

-In 28 career regular season games against Chicago, Marian Gaborik has 28 points (12-16=28).

-Andrew Shaw scored his 50th career goal for the Blackhawks.

-The Kings attempted 51 shots (27 on goal, 8 blocked, 16 missed). The Blackhawks attempted 60 shots (29 on goal, 16 blocked, 15 missed).

-Los Angeles won 31-of-64 faceoffs (48%). Among regular performers, Anze Kopitar won 12-of-23, Trevor Lewis won 1-of-1, Jarret Stoll won 7-of-18, Nick Shore won 2-of 4 and Jeff Carter won 9-of-15.

The Kings are scheduled to practice at Toyota Sports Center at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 29.

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