The Los Angeles Kings headed to Bakersfield, CA to take on the Arizona Coyotes in their first pre-season game of the year. The site was Rabobank Arena – a future home for AHL team, Bakersfield Condors (Edmonton Oilers affiliate). The Kings dominated play in every aspect with a 6-1 win.
Game Stats:
Kings goals – Toffoli (3), Shore (2), Weal
Coyotes goals – Duclair
Shots – 45-25 in favor of Kings
PP – LAK – 3/7, ARI – 0/4
(see full play-by-play here)
There were lots of penalties, thus lots of special teams play.