Overview
- Los Angeles fell 5-3 to Tampa Bay after surrendering three goals in 2:34 late in the third period.
- The Kings have dropped eight of their past 10 games (2-6-2) as frustrations grew following the defeat.
- Coach Jim Hiller and veterans, including Corey Perry, voiced disappointment and emphasized moving on to seek results.
- The Kings begin a two-game set against the Wild at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday with a rematch on Monday.
- Minnesota extended its point streak to five games with a 5-2 win in Anaheim, highlighted by Quinn Hughes' four assists and 11 points in his first 10 games with the team.