Game 24: Kings @ Dallas Stars 3:5

Kings found themselves with their backs on the ice too many times in Dallas.
This has been an overall trend playing the Stars this season so far.
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A hole in Dallas too deep for the Kings to crawl out of

LA goals from: Dustin Brown (2), Alex Frolov
DAL goals from: Boucher (3), Zubov, Lehtinen (en)

Pros: 3-0f-7 power play opportunities converted on the road against top Western Conference team should net a closer game, if anything. While Frolov continued his scoring binge, it was very refreshing to see Brown work the PP in the crease back again. Regardless of the obvious cons, the game might have a totally different result if LA converted with the pulled Mathieu Garon a minute before the end of the third period. In summary - close, but no cigar.

Cons: Bad habits continue as the Kings keep on losing goals in streaks (getting out of the 0-3 hole on the road against the top defensive team? Naaah...). Six Kings penalties in the first period laid groundwork for amazing Brian Boucher scoring night on the point.