Kings rally past Blue Jackets, tie NHL record with 10-0-0 road start
Drew Doughty scores in overtime as the Los Angeles Kings come back from three goals down to win their 10th straight road game.
Doughty Scores Game-Winner in OT
Drew Doughty scored 33 seconds into overtime, and the Los Angeles Kings tied an NHL record with their 10th straight road win to start the season. They defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 at Nationwide Arena.
Los Angeles rallied from a three-goal deficit in the third period to secure the victory. This win ties the record set by the 2006-07 Buffalo Sabres for the longest road winning streak to start a season.
Doughty clinched the win with a powerful one-timer from the top of the left circle. The team is ecstatic about their unbeaten road start and aims to keep the momentum going.
Danault and Gavrikov Shine for Kings
Phillip Danault contributed two goals, and Vladislav Gavrikov earned two assists in the Kings' victory. They demonstrated excellent teamwork and played a crucial role in the team's comeback.
Danault scored both of his goals in the third period, sparking the Kings' rally. He deflected a shot by Matt Roy for his first goal and quickly followed up with another goal by jamming the puck across the line.
Gavrikov's assists were instrumental in setting up goals for his teammates. The Kings will rely on their strong performances as they head into their next match against the Montreal Canadiens.
Blue Jackets Struggle to Hold Lead
The Columbus Blue Jackets let a three-goal lead slip away in the third period, ultimately losing to the Kings. This is not the first time they have struggled to maintain a lead in the final period of a game.
Johnny Gaudreau scored a goal and an assist for the Blue Jackets, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. Defenseman Zach Werenski expressed frustration with the team's inability to close out games and suggested they adopt a more aggressive approach.
The Blue Jackets now have a 1-2-5 record after losing the lead in the third period. Coach Pascal Vincent acknowledged that the team needs to work on their experience and confidence to prevent these collapses.
