January 31 postgame notes

-With the loss, Los Angeles fell to 40-81-14 all-time against Boston, a record that includes a road mark of 15-47-6. Each team ended the season series with a 1-1 record, having scored three goals. The Kings have lost three straight road games to the Bruins but are 8-5-0 overall against Boston since the 2005-06 season.

-Los Angeles fell to 7-8-3 against the Eastern Conference and 5-4-1 against the Atlantic Division.

-In the 25 games since December 1, the Kings have recorded a 57.2% Corsi-for percentage in five-on-five play (1226 Corsi for / 917 Corsi against).

-Over the last 25 games, the Los Angeles has been outscored 71-69 (excluding shootout goals). The Kings have scored at least three goals in 12 of their last 21 games.

-Los Angeles leads the league with 1,606 total team hits. The two teams combined for 67 hits on Saturday (LAK – 35, BOS – 32). Jordan Nolan and Dennis Seidenberg tied with a game-high five hits.

-Anze Kopitar (two) and Jeff Carter (two) have combined for four road goals this season.

-Jordan Nolan’s goal was his second of the season and first since November 29 a 4-1 loss to Chicago. His 13:12 of ice time was his second highest mark of the season.

-The Kings attempted 55 shots (31 on goal, 14 blocked, 10 missed). The Bruins attempted 48 shots (33 on goal, 9 blocked, 6 missed). Drew Doughty led all skaters with nine shot attempts, while Brad Marchand led all skaters with seven shots on goal.

-Los Angeles won 20-of-51 faceoffs (39%). Among regular performers, Anze Kopitar won 5-of-14, Jarret Stoll won 8-of-15, Nick Shore won 2-of-8, and Jeff Carter won 5-of-14.

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