Kings Snap 5-Game Losing Streak with Byfield's Overtime Goal Against Blues
Quinton Byfield's 27-second overtime goal secures a 2-1 win for Los Angeles, halting their longest winless run of the season.
- Quinton Byfield scored his 13th goal of the season just 27 seconds into overtime, capitalizing on a turnover to seal the Kings' victory.
- Anze Kopitar opened the scoring for Los Angeles in the first period, assisted by Drew Doughty and Mikey Anderson.
- Nick Leddy's first goal of the season tied the game for the St. Louis Blues early in the third period with a slap shot through traffic.
- Goaltenders Joel Hofer (22 saves for the Blues) and Darcy Kuemper (19 saves for the Kings) were instrumental in keeping the game close.
- Andrei Kuzmenko made his Kings debut after being traded from Philadelphia, logging over 16 minutes of ice time but unable to boost the team's struggling power play.