Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Laferriere, second from left, shoots the puck against Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins, while defenseman Zach Werenski defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Kings right wing Quinton Byfield is congratulated for his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles.
Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenkok, left, and Los Angeles Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles.
Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau, right, controls the puck against Los Angeles Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles.
Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau controls the puck during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings in Los Angeles.
Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko, right, controls the puck past Los Angeles Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar, left, celebrates with right wing Quinton Byfield after the team's win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar celebrates the team's win against the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles.
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jake Bean, right, controls the puck as Los Angeles Kings center Alex Turcotte chases during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles.
