Did the Los Angeles Kings' Powerplay Falter Against Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center?

First Period

The Los Angeles Kings faced off against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, with both teams eager to secure a win. The game started with the Sabres taking an early lead, scoring 2 goals in the first period. The Kings struggled to find their rhythm, despite their aggressive play which resulted in 30 hits throughout the game. Their defense was tested as they faced 32 shots from the Blue and Gold.

Second Period

In the second period, Adrian Kempe managed to break through for L.A., scoring a powerplay goal that brought some hope to his team. This was one of only 4 powerplay shots taken by the Kings during this period. However, Buffalo responded with another goal of their own, maintaining their lead and putting pressure on Darcy Kuemper who made a total of 28 saves throughout the match.

Third Period

The final period saw both teams battling hard but only resulted in one more goal for Buffalo. Despite having more shots on goal than their opponents—38 compared to Buffalo's 32—the Kings couldn't capitalize further on these opportunities due largely to Alex Lyon's stellar performance in net for Buffalo.

Game Summary

The Los Angeles Kings vs Buffalo Sabres final score ended at 4-1 in favor of Buffalo. This result leaves L.A.'s record at 22-17-13 while boosting Buffalo's standing to an impressive 31-17-5.

Looking ahead, fans can catch the next game featuring L.A. against Philadelphia Flyers scheduled for January 31st at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia starting at 12:30 PM EDT. Tune into ESPN+, FDSW or NBCS-PH for live coverage.

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