Game report: Wiipeg Jets 4, LA Kings 3 (shootout)

Key play: Mark Scheifele scored the only goal in a shootout and the Wiipeg Jets rallied for a 4-3 victory Saturday over the Kings at Staples Center. Scheifele fired a shot past Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick in the second round.

Pivotal performer: Left wing Milan Lucic set up Kings teammate Taer Pearson’s first-period goal with an alert cross-ice pass from along the left wing boards. Lucic’s assist was his 35th of the season, tying his career high. He had 35 while with the Boston Bruins in 2013-14 and 2011-12.

Between the pipes: Quick made his 68th appearance of the season and looked to extend his franchise record for victories to 41. Ondrej Pavelec played for the 33rd time for the Jets, who failed to qualify for the playoffs.

Injury updates: Kings defenseman Alec Martinez sat out for the fourth game because of an injury the team has declined to disclose. Winger Marian Gaborik (knee) and defenseman Matt Greene (shoulder) skated with their teammates for at least part of their moing skate.

– Elliott Teaford

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