Kings fall to the Penguins 5-2

The Los Angeles Kings lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Saturday, November 7, at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

The Penguins led 3-1 after the first period, the Penguins led 4-2 after the second period, and the Penguins led 5-2 after regulation.

With 1:52 left in the first period, Tommy Novak scored on a wrist shot, assisted by Declan Carlile and Kris Letang. Pittsburgh Penguins led 1-0. With 18:44 left in the third period, Sidney Crosby scored , assisted by Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang. Pittsburgh Penguins led 5-2.

Sidney Crosby led the Penguins with 2 goals. Alex Laferriere led the Kings with 1 goal. Sergei Murashov stopped 26 of 28 shots for the Penguins.

Los Angeles Kings were favored by 1.5 goals. Kings did not cover. The total was 6.5, and the game went over.

The Kings are 5-10. In their last 4 games they lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-5 at home on November 7, beat the San Jose Sharks 7-2 at home on November 4, lost to the Buffalo Sabres 2-3 at home on October 31, and beat the Ottawa Senators 6-5 at home on October 29.

The Penguins are 6-11. In their last 4 games they beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-2 in Los Angeles on November 7, lost to the Boston Bruins 2-6 at home on November 5, lost to the Vegas Golden Knights 2-3 at home on November 3, and lost to the Montreal Canadiens 4-5 in Montreal on October 31.

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