Recap: Kings @ Devils, 2 Goalies, 3 Goals, 2 Points

Did you hear a loud, extended exhale, originating largely from the west coast? That was probably a collective of Kings fans, exhaling after things didn’t go from bad to worse tonight.

The fourth line of Andy Andreoff, Kyle Clifford, and Jordan Nolan was rewarded for their tenacity against the Rangers last night by getting the start against the Devils. The move paid off, because on their first shift, Nolan drew a hooking penalty, sending Kyle Quincey to the box and the Kings to the power play.

Getting out to an early lead was always going to be key against the Devils, who even at their lowest are traditionally a defensively stingy team. Trying to play catch-up against them wouldn’t have been a…