#LAKings Reign Recap: Ontario Flat Against Tucson, Drop Opener of Weekend Series (MayorsManor)

Ontario’s two game win streak came to a halt, as the visiting Tucson Roadrunners took down the Reign 3-1 in Brandt Clarke’s final game on his conditioning assignment.
Tucson opened up the scoring late in the first period when a deflected shot made its way past Reign netminder, Phoenix Copley. However, Ontario responded just over a minute later after Chromiak picked up a loose puck and found a way to get it over to Aidan Dudas, who threw it into the open cage.
In the middle stanza, Tucson struck within the first two minutes on a powerplay to retake the lead, thanks to a fluttering one-timer.
Trailing 2-1 in the third period, Ontario had plenty of chances to tie things up, including a power play where Alex Turcotte managed to bounce a puck off both the crossbar and the left post. An empty net goal sealed things for the Roadrunners late, ending any attempt of a Reign comeback.
In addition to collecting assists on Ontario’s lone goal of the evening, both Samuel Helenius and Martin Chromiak stood out most of the night. The former was all over the ice, in hard on both the forecheck and backcheck. Helenius, a second round selection of the Kings in 2021, was also celebrating his 20th birthday.
Meanwhile, Chromiak was causing havoc in the offensive zone often, showing off his wicked shot.
Ontario will have the opportunity to get the bad taste out of their mouth quickly. Sunday afternoon, they are set for a rematch against Tucson.


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