Kings steal Game 1 from Ducks in overtime to take 1-0 series lead
The Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings needed overtime to solve Game 1 as Marian Gaborik scored with 7.5 seconds remaining and an empty net behind him. Gaborik wasn't done as he went on to score the overtime winner giving the Kings the 3-2 win and a 1-0 series lead.
It was an impressive late game charge by the ailing Kings, who were down to five defensemen. Drew Doughty played 28:34 in regulation, as the team was without Robyn Regehr for the second and third periods.
Star Performer
Gaborik scored two pivotal goals for the Kings Saturday night. His first tied the game late in the third period and his second came in overtime. He finished the night with three points and four shots on goal.
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Turning Point
As the Ducks stared down the ice at an empty net, they were on their heels and had the Kings under control until the last 10 seconds when Gaborik scored, sending the game to overtime.
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Highlight Reel
With the Kings mounting a one-goal lead midway through the first period, the Ducks tied the game on a team effort from Ryan Getzlaf and Matt Beleskey.
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Quote of the Night
Even though the Ducks dropped Game 1 in heartbreaking fashion, forward Andrew Cogliano was thinking positive.
#NHLDucks Cogliano praised the effort despite the OT loss. "I think that's our best game against them in two years." #BattleforSoCal
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) May 4, 2014
Series at a Glance
The Ducks and Kings play Game 2 on Monday at 10 PM ET.