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Kempe Scores Twice, Byfield Nets OT Winner as Kings Edge Flyers 3-2

Anze Kopitar returned from an 11-game injury absence for Los Angeles.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 31: Quinton Byfield #55 of the Los Angeles Kings reacts after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime against the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 31, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Kings defeated the Flyers 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Trevor Zegras & Travis Konecny lead comeback but Flyers FALL in overtime to Kings | PHLY Flyers
BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JANUARY 29: Joel Armia #40 of the Los Angeles Kings prepares for a face-off during an NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres on January 29, 2026 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Philadelphia erased a 2-0 deficit with Trevor Zegras scoring on a power play early in the second period and Travis Konecny tipping in the equalizer early in the third.
  • Konecny hit the crossbar on an overtime breakaway before Quinton Byfield buried the winner off an Adrian Kempe feed.
  • A first-period Andrei Kuzmenko goal was overturned for offside after the Flyers challenged, preventing a 3-0 Kings lead.
  • The loss extended the Flyers’ skid to four games and made it 11 defeats in their last 13 outings.
  • Darcy Kuemper made 19 saves for the Kings and Dan Vladar had 18 for the Flyers, with Los Angeles visiting Carolina on Sunday and Philadelphia hosting Washington on Tuesday.