Kings edge Canucks in shootout to sweep preseason series in China
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BEIJING (AP) The Los Angeles Kings beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in a shootout to win both of the National Hockey League's first-ever preseason games in China.
Saturday's game in Beijing caps a push by the NHL to popularize ice hockey in China ahead of the country's hosting of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
The Kings won the first game in Shanghai on Thursday 5-2.
Game MVP Jake Muzzin opened the scoring for the Kings in the first period.
Vancouver tied the score 3-3 in the third period with a goal from Chris Tanev but after a scoreless overtime, Jonny Brodzinski sealed the win for the Kings.