November 25 postgame notes

-With the win, Los Angeles improved to 60-49-25 all-time against Anaheim, a record that includes a home mark of 36-20-11. The Kings improved to 2-0-0 in the season series, with games remaining on January 13 at Staples Center and January 19 and March 30 at Honda Center. 15 of the last 21 games in the rivalry have been decided by one goal.

-With the win, Los Angeles improved to 3-5-3 against the Western Conference, 3-3-2 against the Pacific Division, 5-5-3 in one-goal games, 6-6-3 when their opponent scores first, 4-5-3 when trailing after one period, 2-6-3 when trailing after two periods, 7-3-2 when outshooting their opponent and 4-3 in games decided after regulation. Both Kings wins when trailing after two periods have come against the Ducks.

-Los Angeles improved to 2-0 in shootouts this season, while Anaheim fell to 2-2. Jonathan Quick improved to 1-0 in shootouts this season and 40-29 in his career, and by stopping three of four shots has now stopped 167 of 240 shootout attempts (.696). Jussi Jokinen fell to 0/1 this season and 36/93 in his career, Jonny Brodzinski fell to 0/1 this season and 0/1 in his career, Anze Kopitar improved to 1/2 this season and 37/97 in his career, and Trevor Lewis improved to 1/1 this season and 1/5 in his career.

-Los Angeles scored with its goalie pulled for the fourth time this season, for the second night in a row and for the first time while trailing in the third period. The last time the Kings scored a goal after pulling their goalie while trailing in the third period was on April 8, 2017, when Dustin Brown scored on Corey Crawford.

-With his third period goal, Brown recorded his 20th point of the season in the 24th game. Last season, he recorded his 20th point on January 17, 2017, the 45th game of the season.

-Trevor Lewis scored his first career shootout goal on his fifth attempt. He has points in consecutive games (1-1=2) and four points (3-1=4) in the last five games.

-Drew Doughty has five points (1-4=5) in the last six games. With 33:21 of ice time, he has cracked 30 minutes in four of the last 11 games.

-Marian Gaborik appeared in his 200th game as a King.

-Los Angeles attempted 72 shots (34 on goal, 19 blocked, 19 missed). Anaheim attempted 46 shots (26 on goal, 5 blocked, 15 missed). Jake Muzzin, Drew Doughty and Corey Perry tied with a game-high five shots on goal.

-The Kings won 36-of-70 faceoffs (51%). Adrian Kempe won 3-of-8, Anze Kopitar won 17-of-31, Jonny Brodzinski won 2-of-3, Nick Shore won 7-of-14, Trevor Lewis won 0-of-2, Alec Martinez won 0-of-1, and Jussi Jokinen won 7-of-11.

Sunday, November 26 is an off-day for the team. They will return to Toyota Sports Center for practice at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 27 before flying to Detroit.

-Lead photo via Juan Ocampo/NHLI

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