The Los Angeles Kings topped the Calgary Flames by a final of 2-1. For the Kings, the win bumped them up into fifth place in the Western Conference -- and we're talking sole possession here, baby, two points ahead of the sixth place Chicago Blackhawks and one point behind the fourth place Phoenix Coyotes.
Flames Vs. Kings: Jonathan Quick Makes 27 Saves, L.A. Jumps Into Fifth Place
They wouldn't have done it without Jonathan Quick, who made 27 saves. Miikka Kiprusoff was just as good at the other end for the Flames, who failed to keep pace with the Kings in the shootout when Curtis Glencross missed his final shootout attempt.
Calgary’s playoff hopes fell from dull to dim with the loss, even though they gained a point. They’re still tied with the ninth place Dallas Stars and the eighth place Anaheim Ducks with 85 points, but they’ve played three extra games than each of those clubs. Not exactly what you’d call a good position.
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