Kings Secure Fifth Straight Win with Overtime Victory Against Jets
Los Angeles triumphs in emotional return to play following devastating wildfires at home.
- Adrian Kempe scored the game-winning goal in overtime and contributed an assist, leading the Kings to a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.
- The Kings extended their winning streak to five games despite dealing with emotional challenges caused by wildfires in Los Angeles that postponed a previous game.
- Alex Turcotte opened the scoring for the Kings in the second period, redirecting a shot from Kempe for his fifth goal of the season.
- Winnipeg's Mark Scheifele tied the game in the third period with a power-play goal, his 24th of the season, but the Jets struggled offensively, managing only 19 shots on goal.
- The Kings' strong defensive structure and goaltender Darcy Kuemper's 18 saves were key to shutting down one of the league's top-scoring teams.