November 20 postgame notes

-With the loss, Los Angeles fell to 82-81-32 all-time against Detroit, a record that includes a road mark of 34-47-17. The Kings are 0-5-1 at Joe Louis Arena since March 9, 2011. These teams will conclude the season series at Staples Center on January 11.

-Los Angeles fell to 4-2-0 against the Eastern Conference and 1-1-0 against the Atlantic Division.

-By assisting on Jeff Carter’s goal, Tyler Toffoli extended his assist streak to a career-tying four games (0-4=4; second time, last: November 2-12, 2013) and his point-streak to a career-long six games (1-6=7).

-Jeff Carter recorded his second two-goal performance of the season (last: two goals, four points at San Jose on October 22). His seven shots on goal (all recorded in the first two periods) set a season high, while his 21:08 of ice time was his second-highest total of the season.

-The Red Wings improved to 21-4-1 in the last 26 home games against the Kings.

-Los Angeles fell to 4-4-0 when registering at least 35 shots.

-The Kings attempted 66 shots (37 on goal, 13 blocked, 16 missed). The Red Wings attempted 44 shots (29 on goal, 6 blocked, 9 missed). Jeff Carter led all skaters with seven shots on goal and nine shot attempts (7 on goal, 1 blocked, 1 missed).

-Los Angeles won 32-of-63 faceoffs (51%). Anze Kopitar won 10-of-26, Andy Andreoff won 2-of-4, Nick Shore won 10-of-14, Trevor Lewis won 1-of-2, and Jeff Carter won 9-of-17.

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