Game 3: Kings vs New York Islanders 4:2

Kings overcome own weaknesses and beat the Isles

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Michael Cammalleri's snap wristshot ties the game at one apiece

LA goals from: Michael Cammalleri, Tom Kostopoulos, Brent Sopel and Alex Frolov
NYI goals from: Park, Yashin

The pros: End of period scoring had huge impact on the outcome of the game. First Sopel 3-2, than Frolov, putting away the game. Very good night offensively from Derek Armstrong (on the heels of the good news about Alyn McCauley's knee operation). Another night with 40 shots on goal from less-than-obvious guns (Scott Thornton - 6, Patrick O'Sullivan - 5, Sopel - 5, Armstrong - 5, ). Anze Kopitar's assist on Frolov goal keeps the Slovenian point streak alive at three.

The cons: Another instance of not clicking power play, though with 2-for-12, there is some progress. Only 9:01 TOI for struggling O'Sullivan. Decent, but not spectacular play of goaltender Dan Cloutier. Park's first goal was soft and again bounced wierdly off Cloutier into the net:

"The first one hit me in the ribs and, if you're against the post, there is only one place it will go, in the net," said Cloutier, who stopped 18 shots after Yashin's goal.

The Kings will entertain the Dallas Stars on Thursday night in Staples.