The story

The Kings created more, 4.7 expected goals to 2.3, and lost 4-3 to the Canadiens. Three points for Nick Suzuki: one goal and two assists. Alex Laferriere had 12 shot attempts. The Kings outshot the Canadiens 39-23.

• Nick SuzukiBig night

  Three points for Nick Suzuki: one goal and two assists. His goal with under five minutes left was the winner. The Canadiens beat the Kings 4-3.

• Alex LaferriereVolume

  Alex Laferriere had 12 shot attempts. Five got through to the goalie, and one went in. His average this season was 5.2. The Kings lost 4-3 to the Canadiens.

• Juraj SlafkovskýBig night

  Three points for Juraj Slafkovský: two goals and one assist. That was his 23rd goal of the season. He played 16:38 and had four shots on goal. It finished 4-3 for the Canadiens.

• Anze KopitarDrought over

  Anze Kopitar scored for the first time in 21 games. He also had 8 shot attempts against an average of 2.8. The Kings lost 4-3 to the Canadiens.

• Mikey AndersonPhysical

  Mikey Anderson threw 7 hits. He has 11 points in 60 games this season. He played 19:50 and had no shots on goal. The Kings fell 4-3 to the Canadiens.

• Samuel HeleniusPhysical

  Samuel Helenius finished 7 checks. He has 6 points in 34 games this season. He played 7:08 and had two shots on goal. The Kings fell 4-3 to the Canadiens.