Carter, King Each Have Goal And Assist In Kings' Win Over Blue Jackets

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jeff Carter and Dwight King each had a goal and an assist, and Jonathan Quick stopped 23 shots to lead the Los Angeles Kings past the Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-3, on Monday night.

Tyler Toffoli and Dustin Brown also scored for the Kings, and Brayden McNabb added two assists.

Scott Hartnell, playing in his 1,000th NHL game, notched his 263rd goal. David Savard had a goal and an assist, and Jack Skille and scored for the Blue Jackets. Curtis McElhinney had 40 saves.

Savard's goal with 1:53 remaining drew Columbus within 4-3. Quick made four late saves to preserve the lead.

Carter, a former Blue Jackets player continually booed by Columbus fans for asking to be traded, helped the Kings win the Stanley Cup after the deal three years ago. He has scored seven goals in 12 games against the Blue Jackets.