Kings hold off Blackhawks, end 3-game losing streak

CHICAGO --Jaret Anderson-Dolan scored two goals for the Los Angeles Kings, who ended a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 win against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Sunday.

Kevin Fiala had two assists for the Kings (26-17-6). Pheonix Copley made 18 saves after being pulled in each of his previous two starts, including 39 seconds into a 5-3 loss to the Nashville Predators on Saturday.
"I think it was big for everybody," Copley said. "It's been frustrating the last two games. I think everyone was a little frustrated, and we played with a little more attitude and a little more urgency in our game. That's why we came out with two points.
"I want to get back at it. Obviously, it's frustrating. I want to give the boys a chance to win every time I'm in there. I felt I didn't do that the last couple games. Yeah, I wanted to get back in and be a part of the team, be a part of getting a win and do my part. It was great to get back in tonight."

Petr Mrazek made 25 saves for the Blackhawks (14-27-4), who had won three in a row and were also playing the second of a back to back (5-3 win at the St. Louis Blues on Saturday).
"Yeah, lack of energy, and really I think they had kind of the same schedule we did," Chicago coach Luke Richardson. "We just couldn't find our game. They played a smart first two periods. They were just putting pucks in. I thought they had short shifts and really tried to buzz us."
Anderson-Dolan put the Kings ahead 1-0 at 9:29 of the first period, shooting into an open net after Fiala was stopped by Mrazek on a breakaway. Anderson-Dolan had started the play by carrying the puck out of the Kings' defensive zone and springing Fiala for the breakaway.
"I just always try to get to the net," Anderson-Dolan said. "You never know what's going to happen. Obviously, that's one of the easier ones I've had, just sitting there for me."
Anderson-Dolan made it 2-0 at 6:07 of the second period, scoring short side with a quick shot from the right circle off a cross-ice pass from Fiala.
It was Anderson-Dolan's first multigoal NHL game.
"For him in particular and the group, they pull for this kid," Los Angeles coach Todd McLellan said. "They see him work and do all the things he needs to do to be ready all the time. To get the two goals, the coaching staff [is] obviously very happy for him, but the players, really happy for him. He's become a big factor and a big impact on our team."

Ian Mitchell brought the Blackhawks to within 2-1 at 16:45 of the third period. He shot blocker side from the high slot off a pass from Max Domi, who dug the puck out from along the side boards.
Chicago then had a power play for the final 23 seconds of regulation, but it couldn't get a shot on net.
"It feels great to contribute offensively, and scoring's always a great feeling in this league," Mitchell said. "So definitely exciting, but I definitely would have liked to get the win as well."
Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson left the game after the first period because he re-aggravated his left ankle, which has bothered him for much of the season.
Richardson said Johnson is unlikely to make Chicago's upcoming three-game road trip across western Canada, which begins at Vancouver on Tuesday.
"He's going to get checked out tomorrow," Richardson said. "I don't think they think it's as bad as it was before, but obviously re-aggravated. It's frustrating for him and tough for the team.
"I'm not sure what happened tonight. I think [against St. Louis], even at the end of the game, he did something, and today just a little bit worse. Before it gets too [much] worse, we thought that was it for today and make sure we get it checked out properly and take whatever course we have to for him."
Kings forward Alex Turcotte, who was the No. 5 pick of the 2019 NHL Draft, made his season debut after being recalled from Ontario of the American Hockey League on Thursday. Turcotte, a native of Elk Grove, Illinois, had one shot in 8:10 of ice time.
"It is obviously a dream come true," he said. "When they start singing the national anthem, I remember coming to games as a kid, that's kind of what they're known for. I kind of got goosebumps. I was just really excited. I have a lot of friends and family here. I had a lot of fun out there."