February 28 postgame notes

-With the loss, Los Angeles fell to 55-45-24 all-time against Anaheim, a record that includes a road mark of 22-28-13. The Kings have lost nine of the last 11 regular season games to the Ducks, going 2-5-4 over that span. Thus far, Los Angeles is 1-2-0 in the season series, with games remaining at Staples Center on March 5 and April 7.

-The Kings fell to 21-12-2 against the Western Conference and 13-8-0 against the Pacific Division.

-Los Angeles fell to 8-4-3 in games tied after two periods.

-Los Angeles fell to 8-1-1 on the second night of back-to-back sets. The Kings’ four-game winning streak and five-game point streak (4-0-1) was snapped. Anaheim won its eighth consecutive game.

-Los Angeles fell to 9-1-0 in games in which Tanner Pearson scores.

-With his first period assist, Anze Kopitar now has 57 points (22-35=57) in 53 career games against Anaheim.

-Jonathan Quick allowed more than two goals in a game for the first time since he allowed three goals in a 4-2 loss to Anaheim on February 4.

-The Kings attempted 60 shots (29 on goal, 18 blocked, 13 missed). The Ducks attempted 68 shots (29 on goal, 17 missed, 22 missed). Jake Muzzin led all skaters with seven shots on goal and 11 shot attempts.

-Los Angeles won 23-of-56 faceoffs. Among regular performers, Anze Kopitar won 10-of-23, Nick Shore won 4-of-10, Vincent Lecavalier won 8-of-14, and Jeff Carter won 1-of-7.

The Kings are scheduled to report to Toyota Sports Center at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 29. The rest of the day’s schedule will be determined on site.

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