Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk tallied three points during their 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday evening. Tkachuk would tally the primary assist on Sam Bennett's opening goal in the first period.
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Now, with the lines taking on more of a traditional look, Maurice decided to keep Samoskevich in the top six, moving him to the left side and slotting Matthew Tkachuk back on Bennett’s right, where he’s spent much of his tree seasons in Florida.
With the help of Fanatics, Tkachuk was able to bring some happiness to a young hockey fan and his family impacted by the devastating LA fires
BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings play the Florida Panthers in a non-conference matchup. Los Angeles has a 25-14-5 record overall and a 14-3-1 record in home games. The Kings have conceded 109 goals while scoring 129 for a +20 scoring differential.
Bennett’s goal 4:55 into regulation came when he took a feed from Tkachuk across the goal crease and sent a wrist shot high as Kings goaltender Dary Kuemper was sprawled down on the ice.
Los Angeles Kings (25-14-5 ... has scored 12 goals with 31 assists for the Kings. Phillip Danault has five assists over the last 10 games. Matthew Tkachuk has 14 goals and 27 assists for the ...
Adrian Kempe continued his hot streak by netting the game-winner as the host Los Angeles Kings cued up ... notably against Sam Reinhart and Matthew Tkachuk in the final seconds.
The Los Angeles Kings conclude a quick two-game homestand against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. LA comes into this matchup after a 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday.