3 takeaways from the LA Kings overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators

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Not all overtime losses are the same for the Los Angeles Kings

Yes, the Los Angeles Kings were able to secure a point, similar to what they did in Boston, but not all overtime losses are the same. In the game against the Bruins, the Kings were playing much better and were almost pushing Boston.

However, in this game it seemed like the Kings came out flat and the Senators controlled much of the first period. The Kings were fortunate to have a 2-1 lead after one and came out much better in the second as they built a two-goal lead and then had another two-goal lead later in the period when it was 4-2.

In both instances, they let the Senators get back into it and would blow another one-goal lead in the third period. This was a game the Kings absolutely could have (and should have) won and came away with two points.

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