The Kings stole a game in Vancouver, downing the Canucks 4-2 to take a 1-0 series lead.
Kings Vs. Canucks, Game 1: Did Vancouver Make The Right Call To Go Physical?
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Though L.A.‘s 5-on 3 power-play goal in the first period can be put at the feet of Higgins’ delay of game call, it was Kesler’s unsportsmanlike conduct that had the Canucks on the penalty kill in the first place.
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Special teams play was big in this one. The Kings killed off five Vancouver power play attempts while scoring on two of their own eight attempts. The real winner in this one, however, is the Los Angeles Kings’ official Twitter account. And apparently the majority of Canada:
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