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Jordan Spence, Sean Durzi send LA Kings past Kraken, 4-2

By GREG BEACHAM, The Associated Press

Seattle Kraken v Los Angeles Kings LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 26: Victor Rask #49 of the Seattle Kraken looks to make a play with the puck against Sean Durzi #50 of the Los Angeles Kings in the first period at Crypto.com Arena on March 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

By GREG BEACHAM, The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Jordan Spence scored his first NHL goal and captain Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist in the Los Angeles Kings’ 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken.

Gabriel Vilardi scored his first goal in five months and Sean Durzi ended a 29-game goal drought for the Kings in their second win over the expansion Kraken this season.

Cal Petersen made 23 saves as Los Angeles solidified its hold on second place in the Pacific Division by earning at least a point for the ninth time in 12 games.

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