L.A. Kings Trounce Ottawa Senators 5–2

Los Angeles Kings right wing Viktor Arvidsson celebrates scoring his second goal of the game against the Ottawa Senators with teammates Kevin Fiala (22) and Matt Roy during the first period of an NHL hockey game, in Ottawa, Ontario, Dec. 6, 2022. Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP

OTTAWA, Ontario—Viktor Arvidsson scored twice, and the L.A. Kings took a decisive 5–2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Matt Roy, Mikey Anderson and Kevin Fiala also had goals, and Anze Kopitar registered three assists for the Kings (14–10–4), who kicked off a six-game road trip.

Pheonix Copley made 31 saves in his first appearance for L.A.

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson scores on Ottawa Senators goaltender Cam Talbot (33) as defenseman Travis Hamonic (23) attempts to block a shot, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, in Ottawa, Ontario, Dec. 6, 2022. Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP

Drake Batherson and Thomas Chabot each scored power-play goals for Ottawa (10–14–1), but the home side looked uninspired for long periods of play.

Cam Talbot got chased midway through the second period after allowing five goals on 14 shots. Anton Forsberg stopped all 14 shots he faced in relief.

Down 5–1, midway through the third period, Ottawa’s lone bright spot was Chabot picking up his second power play goal in as many games.

The Senators failed to show any real urgency to get back into the game, despite trailing 4–1 into the second.

The Kings padded their lead midway through the period with a power-play goal when Fiala picked up his ninth of the season.

Notes: The Senators will be without defenseman Artem Zub for at least three to four weeks as he recovers from a fractured jaw. Josh Norris, who is dealing with a shoulder injury, skated with a few Ottawa teammates in a no-contact jersey ahead of practice Tuesday. Ottawa was awarded an NHL franchise 32 years ago Tuesday.

Up Next

Los Angeles: At Toronto on Thursday in the second game of a six-game trip.

Ottawa: At Dallas on Thursday.