Los Angeles Kings
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3–6–2 · 8 pts
Wins–losses–overtime losses · 2026-27
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Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers — Saturday, December 14, 2024 Game Analysis
Los Angeles Kings at New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Final.
Game Analysis
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- Filip Chytil (6)
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Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers Game Summary — Saturday, December 14, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Initial summary · A fuller recap will replace this when published.
Los Angeles Kings defeated New York Rangers 5–1. The game was played at Madison Square Garden.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers Game Analysis — Saturday, December 14, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Both teams recorded 32 shots on goal, so shot volume does not explain Los Angeles Kings’s advantage. The difference lay in the number of those shots that became goals, rather than in the number reaching the net. A box score alone cannot determine whether that reflected better chances, finishing or goaltending.
Los Angeles Kings converted 0 of 3 power plays (0.0%); New York Rangers converted 0 of 3 power plays (0.0%). Neither team added a power-play goal, so neither gained a scoring edge from converting its man advantages.
New York Rangers won 62.7% of faceoffs. That is a clear edge in restarts, but faceoff percentage should not be treated as a possession percentage: the totals do not show where the draws occurred or what happened immediately afterwards.
Hockey in 60’s interpretation of verified game statistics, highlighting meaningful differences and what they suggest about the result. Comparisons describe this game, not season averages. Source: ESPN game statistics.
Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers Official Game Highlights — Saturday, December 14, 2024
Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers Game Statistics — Saturday, December 14, 2024
| Statistic | Los Angeles Kings | New York Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 32 | 32 |
| Power-play goals | 0 | 0 |
| Power-play opportunities | 3 | 3 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 37.3 | 62.7 |
| Hits | 14 | 39 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 3 |
| Giveaways | 21 | 23 |
| Penalty minutes | 11 | 11 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
Los Angeles Kings won 5–1 at Madison Square Garden.
Who scored
- Alex Turcotte Goal (3) Snap Shot, assists: Adrian Kempe (15), Anze Kopitar (25)
- Warren Foegele Goal (8) Wrist Shot, assists: Quinton Byfield (9), Tanner Jeannot (3)
- Quinton Byfield Goal (4) Wrist Shot, assists: Warren Foegele (7), Mikey Anderson (6)
- Adrian Kempe Goal (15) Wrist Shot, assists: Anze Kopitar (26), Alex Turcotte (8)
- Phillip Danault Goal (3) Snap Shot, assists: Brandt Clarke (14), Akil Thomas (2)
- Filip Chytil Goal (6) Wrist Shot, assists: Victor Mancini (4), Artemi Panarin (21)
Goalies
- Darcy Kuemper stopped 31 of 32 for Los Angeles Kings.
- Igor Shesterkin stopped 16 of 21 for New York Rangers.
- Jonathan Quick stopped 11 of 11 for New York Rangers.
Alex Turcotte Goal (3) Snap Shot, assists: Adrian Kempe (15), Anze Kopitar (25) That made the score 1–0 in the 1st, and Los Angeles Kings stayed ahead.