Rickard Rakell’s Overtime Goal Lifts Penguins Over Kings 3-2

Pittsburgh rallies from a late deficit to secure a dramatic win against Los Angeles in overtime.

Rickard Rakell scored the game-winning goal at 1:44 of overtime, deflecting Erik Karlsson’s point shot past Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper.
The Penguins overcame a late 2-1 deficit, with Matt Grzelcyk tying the game in the third period on his first goal as a Penguin.
Evgeni Malkin and Grzelcyk each contributed goals for Pittsburgh, while Michael Bunting tallied two assists in his 300th NHL game.
Adrian Kempe scored 33 seconds into the game for Los Angeles, marking his 16th goal of the season, and Alex Turcotte added another for the Kings.
Pittsburgh has earned points in eight of its last 10 home games against Los Angeles, while the Kings have now lost two of their last three games following a six-game winning streak.