Kings, Blue Jackets Trade Impact: Overtime Win

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NHL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Los Angeles Kings beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4 in overtime during a rescheduled afternoon match-up on March 9. This game happened just 3 days after the NHL trade deadline on March 6th, highlighting how both teams' new players made an immediate difference. The Kings brought in Ford, Artemis Panorin, before the Olympic break, and added Scott Loughton right at the deadline. In this match-up, both newcomers scored early in the first period, with Loughton lighting the lamp at 646 and Panorin following at 14. 48. Loughton also picked up an assist on a third-period goal. Panorin has two goals and five assists in his seven games with the Kings so far. Loughton, in just his second outing, already has two goals and two assists. Their additions give Los Angeles more scoring punch heading into the stretch run. Meanwhile, the Blue Jackets got production from their deadline pick-up, Ford Conor Garland

1:03from the Vancouver Canucks. He netted two goals in the game, bringing his total to three with Columbus. Earlier acquisition, Mason Marchman has chipped in 11 goals and eight assists over 20 games. The game stayed tight at 4-4 after regulation, before Kings forward, Adrian Kempi sealed the win in overtime. These trades are already paying off as both teams push for playoff spots. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone, lay back and listen, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.