Kopitar Scores Twice and Talbot Makes 28 Saves as Kings Blank Blackhawks 5–0

Kopitar Scores Twice and Talbot Makes 28 Saves as Kings Blank Blackhawks 5–0
Los Angeles Kings' Kevin Fiala (L) is unable to get control of the puck as he skates past Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago March 15, 2024. Charles Rex Arbogast/AP Photo
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CHICAGO—Anze Kopitar scored two of Los Angeles’ four goals in the first period, and the Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5–0 on Friday night, March 15.

Pierre-Luc Dubois, Alex Laferriere and Jordan Spence each had a goal and an assist to help Los Angeles rebound from a 3–1 loss at St. Louis on Wednesday. The Kings strengthened their hold on third place in the Pacific Division and a Western Conference playoff spot.