March 31 postgame notes

-With the win, Los Angeles improved to 92-109-28 all-time against the Calgary franchise, a record that includes a home mark of 57-45-12. The Kings are 3-0-0 thus far in the season series, with one additional game remaining at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday, April 5. Los Angeles clinched a winning record in the season series with Calgary for the first time since 2012-13, when they went 3-0-0.

-The Kings improved to 26-17-2 against the Western Conference and 16-10-0 against the Pacific Division.

-By winning their 46th game, Los Angeles tied the franchise record for wins in a season (five times; last: 2013-14).

-In the race for the Jennings Trophy, Washington leads with 177 goals allowed (in 76 games played). Following the Capitals are the Kings (180 GA / 77 GP) and Ducks (181 GA / 76 GP).

-Los Angeles is 10-1-1 in their last 12 home games.

-Including playoffs, the Kings sold out Staples Center for the 199th consecutive game. Saturday’s game against Dallas will mark the 200th consecutive sellout.

-Jonathan Quick earned his fifth shutout of the season and 42nd career shutout. With his 39th win of the season, he tied his own career and franchise high, set in 2009-10.

-By assisting on Jeff Carter’s first goal, Drew Doughty (0-1=1) recorded the 316th point of his career, surpassing Steve Duchesne (315 points) for second place in club history amongst defensemen. In 32 games since January 24, Doughty has seven goals, 25 points and a +12 rating.

-Jeff Carter (2-1=3) recorded his fifth multi-goal game of the season and his 12th multi-point game of the season. He has seven points (4-3=7) in the last four games.

-With his 34th assist of the season, Milan Lucic (0-1=1) is one assist shy of his career-high of 35 (twice; last: 2013-14).

-Brayden McNabb (0-1=1) registered an assist in a career long-tying third consecutive game (0-4=4). The last time he recorded assists in three straight games was between November 22-26 last season.

-Los Angeles attempted 63 shots (29 on goal, 14 blocked, 20 missed). Calgary attempted 41 shots (21 on goal, 8 blocked, 12 missed). Dustin Brown and TJ Brodie finished with a game-high four shots on goal, while Jeff Carter finished with a game-high eight shot attempts (3 on goal, 2 blocked, 3 missed).

-The Kings won 24-of-49 faceoffs (49%). Anze Kopitar won 9-of-17, Vincent Lecavalier won 2-of-9, Nic Dowd won 2-of-5 and Jeff Carter won 11-of-18.

The Kings are scheduled to practice at 11:00 a.m. at Toyota Sports Center on Friday, April 1.

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