LA Kings beat Columbus 2-1, take step toward playoff spot


              Los Angeles Kings center Phillip Danault (24) shoots against Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov (44), defenseman Andrew Peeke (2) and goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
            
              Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) deflects a shot by Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Jakub Voracek (93) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
            
              Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown (23) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
            
              The Los Angeles Kings celebrate a goal by right wing Dustin Brown (23) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
            
              Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jake Bean (22) shoots against Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) and center Andreas Athanasiou (22) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
            
              Los Angeles Kings left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) jumps near Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90)during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
LA Kings beat Columbus 2-1, take step toward playoff spot