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Kings Dominate Hurricanes 7-2, Extend Home Point Streak to 13 Games

Los Angeles ties for second in the Pacific Division as Andrei Kuzmenko records first points with the team, snapping Carolina's eight-game winning streak.

Mar 22, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Colorado Avalanche center Charlie Coyle (10) scores a goal against Montreal Canadiens goalie Sam Montembeault (35) in shootout at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Mar 22, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Ryan Poehling (25) and right wing Travis Konecny (11) celebrates after Poehling scores a goal against the Dallas Stars during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Mar 22, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri (91) skates across the blue line against the New York Islanders during the third period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images
Mar 22, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell (23) checks Philadelphia Flyers right wing Travis Konecny (11) during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 7-2, marking their seventh win in eight games and tying the Edmonton Oilers for second place in the Pacific Division.
  • Andrei Kuzmenko, acquired at the trade deadline, scored his first goal and recorded his first assist as a King, contributing to a three-goal first period.
  • The Kings extended their home point streak to 13 games, tying the franchise record for the longest stretch without a regulation loss at home.
  • Anze Kopitar scored his 124th career power-play goal, moving to third place in franchise history, while Adrian Kempe netted his team-leading 29th goal of the season.
  • Carolina, missing key players Jordan Staal and Shayne Gostisbehere, saw goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov allow seven goals on 25 shots in a season-worst performance for the team.