The Kings didn’t let the game stretch into a shootout like the last time these two squads met, and it was Jeff Carter who delivered the victory tonight in OT.
The Clippers and Lakers played each other earlier in the day, and much respect for the crew at Staples Center for pulling off such a quick turnaround to get the venue ready for NHL action.
Jari Kurri was honored during a nice pre-game ceremony for Legends Night. Kurri scored 108 of his 601 career goals in a Kings uniform.
Scratches for the Kings were Andy Andreoff, Matt Greene, and Tom Gilbert for the second straight game.