Edmundson's Multi-Goal Performance Propels Los Angeles Kings to 3-2 Victory Over Utah

Saturday, October 26th, 2024

Joel Edmundson scored twice, with Brandt Clarke adding both a goal and an assist, guiding the Los Angeles Kings to narrowly defeat Utah 3-2 on Saturday.

Known for his physical play, Edmundson displayed his scoring skills, achieving his first career game with multiple goals. He connected on a pass from Anze Kopitar during the second period and fired a shot from the blue line in the third.

Darcy Kuemper, returning from a lower-body injury, recorded 23 saves for the Kings. Utah, on a three-game losing streak, saw Clayton Keller and Logan Cooley as its goal scorers.

Observations:

Nick Bjugstad’s debut for Utah added depth to their offense following his absence from previous games. Kevin Fiala was benched for accumulating too many penalties, a decision made by coach Jim Hiller to avoid future disciplinary challenges.

Crucial Event:

Kopitar provided an assist that brought his career total to 1,220 points, ranking him 45th in NHL history.

Notable Statistic:

Without Drew Doughty, Kings' defensemen have collectively achieved 24 points over nine games.

Upcoming Schedule:

Utah will play against the San Jose Sharks on Monday, with the Kings also set to face the Sharks on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Kings vs Utah Hockey Club Game Stats

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