Kings 1-0
The Kings took the lead on one of those goals that Terry Murray likes. Two guys in front of the net, and Matt Moulson knocked it in from short range. Simmonds and Doughty with the assists 10:57 into the first period. It's Moulson's third goal of the preseason.
Just before the goal, the Kings' Kevin Westgarth and the Ducks' Steve Montador got into the game's first fight, 10 minutes into the first period. Both guys got in some good swings before Westgarth finally got the takedown.

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I'm telling you Moulson makes the team this season. This kid will get us 20 goals. I saw him pick the top shelf from a bad angle in Vegas as a direct result of him banging around the crease.