The Los Angeles Kings are battling for a Wild Card spot at the moment. A January matchup with the Dallas Stars on Monday gave them a likelihood to assert a vital two points. Nevertheless, this game became historic as Corey Perry achieved a vital milestone. And he achieved this milestone in style.
Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke fired a shot on goal, nevertheless it was tipped in front. The puck got here to Perry’s stick, but he was unable to take a shot. As a substitute, he delivered a no-look pass to Quinton Byfield across the low slot. Byfield punched home the puck to tie the sport 1-1. This gave Perry his five hundredth profession assist.
Perry, who signed a one-year contract with the Kings last summer, is the one hundred and eightieth player in league history to record 500+ assists. He’s the twenty ninth energetic player with 500+ assists, as well. It’s a giant moment for the longtime NHL veteran, as he continues to construct a possible Hall of Fame case once his profession involves an end.
Unfortunately, the Kings couldn’t deliver a win to associate with Perry’s momentous occasion. The Stars went on to attain two goals later within the second period to take a 3-1 lead. Dallas held on to assert victory on the road in Los Angeles.
The Kings have fallen to 19-16-10 with this loss. Right now, they continue to be in possession of the West’s second Wild Card spot. Nevertheless, a win on Monday could have given them the highest Wild Card spot in addition to a two-point lead over the Western Conference Wild Card challengers.
The Kings will try to gain ground again once they retake the ice on Wednesday night against the Vegas Golden Knights.