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Moore Lifts Kings in Shootout to Open Six-Game Road Trip With Win

Key veterans returning set up a compressed swing viewed as pivotal for the Kings' playoff positioning.

Overview

  • Trevor Moore, activated from injured reserve, scored in regulation and delivered the deciding shootout goal in a 5-4 win at St. Louis.
  • Darcy Kuemper returned from a recent stinger to start and make 25 saves as Los Angeles extended its run without a regulation loss to five games.
  • The six-game trip packs five contests into seven days, with the next stop in Columbus on Monday night.
  • The lineup is nearing full strength with Drew Doughty and Kuemper available, Moore back in action, and captain Anze Kopitar traveling after a lower-body issue.
  • Team and local analyses cast this trip as potentially season-defining for a club hovering around a wild-card spot, with results expected to influence playoff positioning and near-term decisions.