Jan 21, 2010; Game 48; Buffalo Sabres Vs. Los Angeles Kings

Game 48, Buffalo Sabres Vs. Los Angeles Kings

Jan. 21^st, Kings struggle, but come out on top

The Kings attempt to get another 2 points to benefit their playoff spot. 12:28 in the first, Brad Richardson deflects a point shot directly into the top corner, 1-0 Kings lead. Clarke Macarthur gets a 3 on 2 goal at :22 into the 2^nd, 1-1 tie. Thomas Vanek gets a one timer shot from point blank to give the Sabres a 2-1 lead over the Kings. The Kings Sean O’Donnell gets a point shot at 19:05 to tie the game at 2. 1:07 in the 3^rd Craig Rivet gets a half wide open net and capitalizes, a 3-2 lead by the Sabres. 9:03 in the 3^rd Ryan Smyth tips the puck in, a 3-3 tie which leads to overtime and a shootout. The Kings Dustin Brown gets the game winning point in the shootout and leads the Kings one step closer to the playoffs.