Los Angeles Kings slipped past Ottawa Senators 6-5 in OT

The Los Angeles Kings slipped past the Ottawa Senators 6-5 at home Thursday at Crypto.com Arena in overtime.

The margin of victory was 1 goal, and the two teams combined for 11 goals. The win moves the Kings to 4-8 on the season.

The Senators fall to 8-6. It is their 2nd straight loss, and they are 2-3 over their last 5 games.

In the standings, the Kings sit 7th in the Pacific Division. The Senators are 4th in the Atlantic Division.

Across the season so far, the Kings are scoring 2.8 goals per game and allowing 3.5, while the Senators are scoring 3.1 and allowing 3.1. Despite the result, the Senators still hold the better point differential, +0 to -8.

Up next, the Kings host the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, October 31. The Senators visit the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, October 31.

The 11 combined goals were above the 6.3 goals these two teams’ games have averaged this season.

By the numbers

• Final: Los Angeles Kings 6, Ottawa Senators 5 (OT)
• Margin: 1 goals · Combined: 11 goals
• Kings: 4-8 overall · 1-3 at home · 3-5 on the road · last 5: W-L-W-L-W
• Senators: 8-6 overall · 5-2 at home · 3-4 on the road · last 5: W-L-W-L-L
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

Because the NHL awards a point for overtime and shootout losses, the standings are ordered by points rather than wins. The top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference qualify for the 16-team playoff bracket.

After this result, the top of the Pacific Division reads: Edmonton Oilers (9-2-2), Vegas Golden Knights (9-4-1), Seattle Kraken (8-4-1), San Jose Sharks (7-6-1), Anaheim Ducks (5-7-1).

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