Trevor Moore Returns Scores 100th Goal Lifts Kings Past Blues in Shootout Win

Trevor Moore made an immediate impact in his first game back from an 11-game absence, scoring in the third period and then netting the deciding goal in the fourth round of a shootout as the Los Angeles Kings edged the St. Louis Blues 5-4 at Enterprise Center on Saturday. Moore’s goal in the third period gave the Kings a temporary lead, and his shootout winner secured the team’s second consecutive victory following a four-game winless stretch.

“It just feels good to be back and playing,” Moore said. “Just grateful for that and to see one go in in an important moment always feels good. Your adrenaline’s pumping [after] being out for a while. Your body sometimes goes on autopilot, which is nice.”

Laferriere’s Contributions Help Kings Recover From Early Struggles Against Blues

Alex Laferriere also contributed with a goal and an assist for the Kings, who improved to 21-16-13 on the season. Goaltender Darcy Kuemper made 25 saves, helping anchor the team despite a second-period lapse in which the Blues scored three goals in just over five minutes. “We started good, but that second period with three goals allowed in a short amount of time was really disappointing,” Los Angeles coach Jim Hiller said. “We made mistakes … we gave them three, but I really liked the push back after that to tie it was important, and I thought the third period was our best period. They scored one late but the third period, we had chances. It was nice to see the one go in to get us ahead.”

 

Adrian Kempe also scored in the shootout for the Kings. Dalibor Dvorsky kept the Blues alive by scoring in the third round. Moore reflected on the pressure of the shootout: “It’s fun to be put in those situations and to have the confidence from the guys that know you can score.”

For St. Louis, Jordan Kyrou recorded two goals, but the Blues suffered their fourth straight loss, dropping to 19-24-9. Joel Hofer made 24 saves in the defeat. Coach Jim Montgomery acknowledged a slow start: “I did not like our first 10 minutes of the game. I thought they vastly started the game a lot better than we did. Their forwards were skating, we were getting caught from behind, we had too many turnovers at the red line.” The Blues rallied in the second period with three goals in under six minutes to briefly take a 3-2 lead, including a power-play goal from Brayden Schenn and a wraparound by Kyrou.

Trevor Moore’s 100th Goal Sparks Kings’ Comeback For Crucial Shootout Victory

Trevor Moore tied the game at 4-3 with a rebound at 11:34 of the third period, marking his 100th NHL goal. Despite a challenge for offside, the goal was upheld after video review. St. Louis responded quickly, with Kyrou scoring at 17:50 to tie the game 4-4, forcing overtime and eventually a shootout.

Earlier in the contest, Taylor Ward gave the Kings an early 1-0 lead in the first period, while Brian Dumoulin added a second for Los Angeles in the second period with a one-time slap shot. The Blues’ rally between the 2:14 and 8:10 marks of the second period showcased their ability to exploit opportunities and create traffic in front of the net. Dvorsky noted the team’s adjustment: “We started playing overall better hockey. More straightforward. We started getting pucks to the net and that’s why we started scoring. We have to shoot the puck more.”

The Kings’ comeback was highlighted by resilience and composure under pressure. Laferriere’s third-period goal tied the game 3-3, keeping Los Angeles in contention. Moore praised the team’s focus during the comeback: “We didn’t panic. We had been playing a pretty good game, making some plays out there, so just more of that.”

With this win, the Kings bounce back from a challenging stretch and continue to build momentum, while the Blues are left to regroup after a tough home defeat that ended a four-game winning streak at Enterprise Center. Moore’s return proved pivotal, demonstrating his ability to score in key moments and provide leadership for Los Angeles both in regulation and the shootout.

This game reinforced the importance of depth, composure, and capitalizing on critical opportunities, as both teams displayed flashes of offensive skill, but the Kings ultimately prevailed thanks to Moore’s timely heroics.