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Hoping to start fast after a disappointing end to the 2021 season opener, the LA Kings immediately found themselves down 1-0 after just 0:21 into the first period. Wild defenseman Matt Dumba fired a shot on net from the right side, hitting Jonathan Quick, bouncing off Kurtis MacDermid, and finding the back of the net.
The Kings got on the board near the end of the first period, as Austin Wagner was fed a pass in the slot, firing a shot toward the goal.