Marian Gaborik RW FA Sun 5/4/14 12:08 AM
Marian Gaborik
RW FA
Marian Gaborik scored with seven seconds left in regulation to force overtime, and then scored 12:07 into the extra period to lift the Los Angeles Kings to a 3-2 victory Saturday night over the Anaheim Ducks in the opener of the first playoff series between the Southern California teams.
Gaborik redirected Anze Kopitar's shot past Anaheim goaltender Jonas Hiller for the winner. He also had an assist on the Kings' first goal of the night. Gaborik improved his playoff numbers to five goals and three assists. Anze Kopitar, who is enjoying a brilliant post-season, picked up assists on all three Los Angeles goals. He has nine assists in the playoffs as well as four goals. The Kings' other goal Saturday was scored on a power play in the first period by Alec Martinez, his first of the post-season.