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The LA Kings lost a heartbreaker in Quinton Byfield’s debut, but the 18-year-old’s debut was considered a success. Here were three takeaways from the contest.
A build-up since the LA Kings drafted him with the second-overall pick back on October 6 of last year, Quinton Byfield made his highly-anticipated NHL debut on Wednesday night. The Kings jumped out to a 2-0 lead, with goals from Gabe Vilardi and Adrian Kempe in the second period. But the Ducks responded with two goals of their own, and Cam Fowler‘s goal with 1:01 remaining in regulation secured a victory for the visitors donned in orange jerseys.