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.

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.