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Kings Overcome Deficit to Defeat Golden Knights with Explosive Third Period

Los Angeles scores four unanswered goals in the final frame to secure a 5-2 victory and narrow the Pacific Division gap.

Drew Doughty #8 of the Los Angeles Kings fights for the puck again Barrett Hayton #27 of the Utah Hockey Club during the first period of a NHL hockey game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
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Kings left wing Warren Foegele, left, celebrates with defenseman Jordan Spence after scoring the go-ahead goal during the third period of their game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. The Kings scored four goals in the third to rally for a 5-2 win. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Overview

  • Trevor Moore led the Kings' comeback with two goals, including the game-tying score 42 seconds into the third period.
  • Quinton Byfield set a career-high with four assists, including a critical backhand pass leading to Warren Foegele's game-winning goal.
  • Darcy Kuemper recorded his fourth consecutive win, stopping 19 shots and assisting on Moore's second goal of the night.
  • The Kings improved to an NHL-best 18-3-2 at home this season and are 14-1-1 in their last 16 home games.
  • The victory brings Los Angeles within five points of division-leading Vegas and three points of second-place Edmonton.