The Kings and Ducks engaged in their first meeting of the season, and boy, was it a wild one. There were fights, melees and plenty of extracurricular activity after the whistle in a game that resembled a playoff affair. The Kings inched within one point of the Western Conference lead with a 4-3 overtime victory over the Ducks, who extended their losing streak to four. Here's what we learned:
Nick Shore is more than a grinder. Kings fans groaned earlier in the season when they saw Shore in overtime. He’s been a depth forward throughout his NHL career but does have a history of offense early in his career.