The Los Angeles Kings put on a defensive clinic against the Vancouver Canucks, cruising to a comfortable 4-0 victory. However, the story of the night was goaltender Darcy Kuemper, who calmly turned aside all 19 shots he faced to record the 39th shutout of his illustrious NHL career.
A Vintage Performance
Kuemper didn’t face a massive volume of shots, but the saves he was forced to make were of extremely high quality. His excellent rebound control and calm crease presence frustrated a potent Canucks offense all evening. By suppressing second-chance opportunities, Kuemper allowed his defensemen to seamlessly transition the puck up the ice, proving that elite goaltending is the ultimate foundation for winning hockey games.
