4 Los Angeles Kings who impressed during the Rookie Faceoff

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The Los Angeles Kings wrapped up the Rookie Faceoff on Monday night with a 2-1 overtime victory over the Anaheim Ducks. It would be the only win they had in the three-game tournament as they lost to the Vegas Golden Knights in the first game and suffered an overtime loss in the game against Utah Hockey Club on Saturday night.

In the game against the Ducks, the Kings would have a lead for the first time all tournament as Francesco Pinelli scored in the second period off an assist by Cole Krygier. After the Ducks scored in the third to tie it up, Quinn Olson secured the win with a goal in overtime after an assist by Angus Booth.

Now that the tournament is complete, let's take a look at four players who played well for the Los Angeles Kings.

Aatu Jamsen

If there was one player who could be considered the MVP of the tournament for the Los Angeles Kings, it would probably be Aatu Jamsen. He played some incredible hockey throughout the tournament with the Kings first goal early in their second game against Utah and would add an assist on their final goal in regulation on Arvid Caderoth's goal.

While he didn't find the net against the Ducks, he did lead the Kings in shots with five and for someone playing North American hockey for the first time, it didn't seem to be much of a learning curve. The 2020 seventh-round pick should still start the season with the Ontario Reign but it wouldn't be surprising to see him with the Kings in the near future.