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Kings Extend Winning Streak to Six with 3-1 Victory Over Islanders, Kempe Leads the Way

Kings Extend Winning Streak to Six with 3-1 Victory Over Islanders, Kempe Leads the Way
Kings Extend Winning Streak to Six with 3-1 Victory Over Islanders, Kempe Leads the Way

The Los Angeles Kings secured a 3-1 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday, extending their winning streak to six games. Adrian Kempe played a key role, contributing a goal and an assist, while Kevin Fiala and Mikey Anderson also found the back of the net. Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper was solid, making 19 saves in their first game of a seven-game road trip. Despite some turnover issues in the second period, the Kings’ strong start in the first proved pivotal to their victory.

The Islanders struggled early, particularly in the first period, where they were outshot 12-3. Despite being down 2-0, Anders Lee managed to get the Islanders on the board midway through the second period with a quick shot through Kuemper’s legs. Ilya Sorokin kept his team competitive with 27 saves, including key stops on Phillip Danault, while the Islanders fought to stay in the game. Islanders coach Patrick Roy praised the team’s ability to stay close but lamented their inability to finish key chances.

Kings Extend Winning Streak to Six with 3-1 Victory Over Islanders, Kempe Leads the Way
Kings Extend Winning Streak to Six with 3-1 Victory Over Islanders, Kempe Leads the Way

Kempe opened the scoring late in the first period after a strong setup from Anze Kopitar and Trevor Moore. The Kings’ line of Kempe, Kopitar, and Moore showed great chemistry, dominating play early. Early in the second, Fiala doubled the Kings’ lead with a wrist shot from the high slot, using a screen to beat Sorokin glove side. The Islanders responded well after their early struggles, generating momentum and creating multiple chances in the second half.

New York had opportunities to tie the game in the third period but couldn’t convert. Lee’s earlier goal gave the Islanders hope, and they continued to push, hitting two posts, including a shot from Noah Dobson. Bo Horvat came close to leveling the score in the final five minutes on a breakaway but was denied by Kuemper. Sorokin also shined, making clutch saves to keep the game within reach, but the Islanders couldn’t capitalize on their late pressure.

With 14 seconds remaining, Mikey Anderson secured the Kings’ victory with an empty-net goal, sealing the 3-1 result. The Islanders showed resilience after their poor start but fell short due to missed opportunities and a dominant Kings performance in the first period. Kuemper’s steady goaltending and strong contributions from Kempe and Fiala proved decisive for Los Angeles.

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Jack Hughes Shines with Three Points as Devils Top Kings 3-1, Snapping LA’s Win Streak

Jack Hughes Shines with Three Points as Devils Top Kings 3-1, Snapping LA’s Win Streak
Jack Hughes Shines with Three Points as Devils Top Kings 3-1, Snapping LA’s Win Streak

The New Jersey Devils secured a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night at Prudential Center, powered by a stellar three-point performance from Jack Hughes. Hughes scored the game-winning goal and contributed two assists, while Ondrej Palat and Brett Pesce added goals for the Devils. The team’s strong defensive play limited the Kings to just 12 shots on goal, marking a defensive performance similar to their recent matchup against Toronto. The win ended Los Angeles’ six-game winning streak, with the Kings’ lone goal coming from Jordan Spence.

The Kings struck first late in the second period when Spence capitalized on a counterattack after intercepting a Hughes pass. However, Hughes quickly responded less than two minutes later, setting up Palat’s goal with a shot toward the net that Palat redirected through the five-hole of Kings’ goalie David Rittich. Head coach Sheldon Keefe praised Hughes for taking control of the moment and answering back with a crucial play to tie the game. The equalizer came just before the period ended, helping the Devils carry momentum into the final frame.

Jack Hughes Shines with Three Points as Devils Top Kings 3-1, Snapping LA’s Win Streak
Jack Hughes Shines with Three Points as Devils Top Kings 3-1, Snapping LA’s Win Streak

In the third period, Hughes scored the go-ahead goal, his 12th of the season, with a pinpoint shot set up by a precise pass from Palat. Later, Brett Pesce sealed the victory with his first goal as a Devil, a shorthanded tally off a rebound from Hughes’ shot. The goal also marked Pesce’s 200th career point, a personal milestone that added to the game’s significance. Hughes’ contribution on the penalty kill showed the coaches’ growing trust in his defensive abilities, with Keefe emphasizing the importance of giving Hughes opportunities to develop in that role.

The Devils’ defensive dominance stood out again as they held the Kings to just one shot in the first period, replicating their success from the Toronto game earlier in the week. Brenden Dillon’s penalty on Alex Turcotte’s breakaway led to a penalty shot, but Turcotte missed high, preserving the Devils’ strong defensive effort. Hughes noted the team’s improvement in starting games with energy and putting opponents on their heels early, a key factor in their recent success.

The game also saw physical intensity, particularly involving Paul Cotter and Kevin Fiala, who clashed repeatedly throughout the contest. Additionally, Dawson Mercer left the game in the third period after being struck in the mouth by a shot, requiring several stitches. Though Mercer attempted to return, Keefe did not provide a clear update on his status postgame. The Devils’ ability to respond to adversity and maintain strong defensive play proved decisive in their hard-fought victory.

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Kings keep momentum going with dominant 5-1 victory over Rangers

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The Los Angeles Kings scored three goals in the second period to take control and went on to win 5-1 against the New York Rangers on Saturday.

Adrian Kempe, Quinton Byfield, Alex Turcotte, and Warren Foegele each had a goal and an assist in the win, while goalie Darcy Kuemper made 31 saves on 32 shots.

Anze Kopitar added two assists for the Kings, who have now won seven of their last eight games.

Byfield, Kempe, and Phillip Danault all scored in the first 5:04 of the second period, which led to Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin being pulled from the game.

The Kings took the lead 7:05 into the game when Turcotte scored after receiving a clever pass from Kempe during a 2-on-1 rush.

Less than a minute after the opening goal, Connor Mackey tried to fire up the Rangers by fighting with Samuel Helenius.

With 4:54 left in the first period, Byfield set up Foegele in front of the net. After his first shot was stopped, Foegele scored on the rebound to give the Kings a 2-0 lead.

Los Angeles Kings players react after a goal in the 2nd period

Byfield made it 3-0 just under three minutes into the second period, scoring after getting a pass from Foegele and beating Shesterkin.

Kempe then made it 4-0 with a goal at 15:20 in the second period after a no-look pass from Kopitar.

Danault scored just 24 seconds later on a rebound, forcing the Rangers to bring in former Kings goalie Jonathan Quick, who stopped all 13 shots he faced.

Filip Chytil got the Rangers on the board with 7:43 left in the second period, as his shot from the boards deflected off a defenseman and got past Kuemper.

A minute later, Chytil drew a penalty, but the Rangers couldn’t capitalize on the power play as Vincent Trocheck’s wrist shot hit the crossbar.

Mika Zibanejad had a shorthanded breakaway with 13:48 left but couldn’t score as Kuemper made a save with his legs.

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Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin was taken out of the game after giving up five goals to the Kings

Igor Shesterkin makes a pad save in the 1st period

Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin was taken out of the game early in the second period against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon after allowing five even-strength goals on 21 shots.

Shesterkin, who started the game with a 10-10-1 record and a 2.90 goals-against average, gave up two goals in the first period and three more within the first 5:04 of the second period.

The three goals in the second period — scored by Quinton Byfield, Adrian Kempe, and Phillip Danault in a span of 2:18 — caused Shesterkin to be replaced by backup goalie Jonathan Quick, who is a former King.

Shesterkin sat at the end of the Rangers’ bench with his mask still on after leaving the game, which the Rangers lost 5-1. This defeat marked the Kings’ seventh win in their last eight games.

“It was a horrendous first period,” said Rangers coach Peter Laviolette after the team lost for the ninth time in their last 12 games. “It’s frustrating. To start a game like that in our building is bad… You’re not going to win games if you start like that.”

Los Angeles Kings players react after a goal in the 2nd period

Shesterkin, who recently signed an eight-year, $92 million contract extension, won the Vezina Trophy as the league’s best goaltender in 2021-22 with a 36-13-4 record and a 2.07 goals-against average. He won 37 games in 2022-23 and 36 games last season, helping the Rangers finish with the NHL’s best record.

But the 28-year-old Russian goalie has had some struggles this season. He was also pulled after allowing five goals in a 6-1 loss to Buffalo at home on Nov. 7.

The Rangers, who had the league’s best record last season with 30 wins in 41 home games, are now 7-8-1 at Madison Square Garden.

They’ve allowed five or more goals in six of their last 10 home games. New York’s overall record is 15-13-1. The Rangers will play six of their next seven games on the road, where they have a record of 8-5-0.

“At the end of the day, you need to perform on the ice,” said Rangers forward Vincent Trocheck. “You need to make sure you show up and give it your all every shift. Right now, I feel like we’re not doing that.”

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Kings aim to increase their intensity in afternoon matchup against the Rangers

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The Los Angeles Kings have been on a strong run, moving up near the top of the crowded Pacific Division, while the New York Rangers are still trying to break out of a long slump.

The Rangers will look to fix their issues when they play the Kings on Saturday afternoon in New York.

Last season, the Kings had a record of 21-12-1 after coach Jim Hiller replaced Todd McLellan. This season, Los Angeles started with three straight losses but has been steadily earning points. They had a good start with an 8-3-3 record and are continuing their strong performance.

Since losing two consecutive road games to the Calgary Flames and Colorado Avalanche, the Kings have gone 8-3-0 in their last 11 games. They’ve been winning because of their strong defense, allowing two goals or fewer in every victory.

During a six-game winning streak, the Kings outscored their opponents 21-8, but that streak ended with a 3-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Thursday. Jordan Spence scored the only goal for the Kings, and captain Anze Kopitar didn’t get a point for the third time in his last 14 games.

The Kings are hoping to be more aggressive offensively after finishing Thursday’s game with only 14 shots on goal. They also allowed two goals in the third period, including the go-ahead goal by Jack Hughes.

“Maybe a little more aggressive right from the get-go,” said Kings forward Phillip Danault. “It wasn’t a bad game. They capitalized a little more, but I would say the pace was there. I didn’t mind our game, it’s just a matter of capitalizing.”

The Rangers have a record of 10-12-0 in their last 22 games, after starting 5-0-1. They’ve had problems since winning three games in a row from Nov. 14-19. New York has split six games since then, following a five-game losing streak from Nov. 21-29, which led general manager Chris Drury to say he was open to making trades.

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On Dec. 6, Drury traded captain Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks, and since then, the Rangers have split four games. They won 4-2 against the Pittsburgh Penguins on the same day as the trade, but followed that up with poor performances in losses to the Seattle Kraken and Chicago Blackhawks.

New York avoided a third straight loss by winning 3-2 against the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday. Mika Zibanejad, who has been struggling, scored a power-play goal, while Reilly Smith and defenseman Adam Fox also scored. This win came after a 2-1 loss to Chicago, where coach Peter Laviolette criticized the team’s lack of effort.

“That’s what we talked about before the game,” Zibanejad said. “Just one win. That’s all we care about. And obviously you want to be able to stand here with an unbelievable effort for 60 minutes and have only positive stuff. But I’ll take the win. We’ll take the win. And keep building.”

However, the win came with a cost. K’Andre Miller was placed on injured reserve on Friday due to an upper-body injury he got during Wednesday’s game. Miller has two goals this season, and the Rangers called up Connor Mackey to replace him. Mackey will play alongside Braden Schneider on Saturday.

“We feel like we have good pieces in place to come up,” said Laviolette after practice on Friday. “Now it’s their turn to step up.”

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Devils snap Kings’ three-year-long winning streak

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Jack Hughes scored with 7:02 left in the third period to break a tie and help the New Jersey Devils win 3-1 against the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday in Newark, N.J.

Hughes also had two assists, one on Ondrej Palat’s second goal in as many games and another on Brett Pesce’s short-handed goal in the third period.

Jacob Markstrom made 12 saves to lead the Devils to their 14th win in the last 21 games (14-6-1).

Defenseman Jordan Spence scored for the Kings, and David Rittich stopped 23 shots in net. The Kings’ bid for their first seven-game winning streak since October 2021 fell short.

Palat set up Hughes with a slick backhand pass from the right circle, allowing Hughes to score easily and put New Jersey up 2-1. This was Hughes’ 12th goal of the season and his fourth in the last seven games.

Pesce added a goal with 2:43 left in the third period to seal the win with a strong effort in front of the net.

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In a scoreless game late in the second period, Spence forced a turnover during a two-on-one rush and took a one-timer from the point after a pass from Alex Laferriere to give the Kings the lead at 16:41.

However, New Jersey responded quickly. Hughes skated across the slot, used a screen, and took a wrist shot that Palat deflected into the net at 18:56 of the second period.

Los Angeles had a penalty shot when Alex Turcotte was hooked by Brenden Dillon during a breakaway at 11:01 of the second period. However, Turcotte missed the shot as he tried to beat Markstrom on the blocker side.

During the second period, New Jersey’s Paul Cotter fell over Los Angeles’ Kevin Fiala and hit the ice. Cotter had trouble getting to the bench but returned to the game shortly after.

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Kings aim to extend their winning streak as they face the Devils on the road

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The Los Angeles Kings are aiming to match their longest winning streak in over three years when they play the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night in Newark, N.J.

The Kings extended their winning streak to six games on Tuesday when they started a seven-game road trip with a 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders. A win on Thursday would give Los Angeles its first seven-game streak since October 30-November 11, 2021.

Adrian Kempe scored the first goal for the second straight game on Tuesday, assisted by captain Anze Kopitar.

Kempe has scored nine of his team-high 14 goals in the last 11 games.

Kopitar, who is on a four-game point streak (one goal, four assists), leads the team in assists (24) and points (32).

“We’ve played together enough to where he knows what I’m going to do and I’ve got a pretty good idea with where he’s going to be and how he’s going to react in certain situations,” Kopitar said about Kempe. “So, yeah, I mean, the chemistry has been there and, hopefully, we can keep it going.”

The addition of Trevor Moore has not affected the line’s performance. In fact, Moore has three goals and two assists in his last four games.

“The last few games, (our line) has been going pretty good,” Kopitar said. “It always takes a few games to get adjusted, with Trevor coming in on the line and Adrian (Kempe) and me making sure we know where he’s going to be. Right now, it seems like the plays are clicking.”

New Jersey Devils players celebrate after scoring

The fast start was a pleasant surprise for Kings head coach Jim Hiller, who wasn’t sure how his team would perform at the beginning of the long road trip.

“You know, you’re not sure how you’re going to come out. We flew all the way out here, all that kind of stuff, and (the first) was probably one of our best periods of the year,” Hiller said.

New Jersey had won 13 of 18 games before losing two straight home games this week.

The Devils were shut out for the fifth time this season in a 4-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday. They then dropped a 2-1 overtime game to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.

Jesper Bratt increased his team-leading totals in assists (25) and points (38) after assisting Ondrej Palat’s goal in the first period. Bratt has 10 points (three goals, seven assists) in his last six games.

New Jersey dominated in shots, leading 39-17, but the loss was still disappointing.

“It’s a great game by our guys and they deserved a lot more than one point,” goaltender Jacob Markstrom said. “I thought we lost one point (on Tuesday). You don’t build off losses, you build off wins, so that’s a sour one.”

The Devils will finish their five-game homestand on Saturday afternoon against the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Kings keep rolling with a win over the Islanders

Los Angeles Kings and New York Islanders

Adrian Kempe, Kevin Fiala, and Mikey Anderson each scored on Tuesday night, leading the Los Angeles Kings to a 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders in Elmont, N.Y.

Kempe also earned an assist, and Darcy Kuemper made 19 saves for the Kings, who extended the longest active winning streak in the NHL to six games. Anders Lee scored for the Islanders in the second period, but their two-game winning streak came to an end. Goalie Ilya Sorokin made 27 saves for New York.

Kempe and Fiala’s goals were the result of persistence. Kempe opened the scoring with 6:09 left in the first period, capping a long sequence. Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov’s shot went wide, but the puck ended up with Trevor Moore and Maxim Tsyplakov, who fought for it until Moore took control.

Moore passed it to Anze Kopitar, who worked behind the net before sending it to an open Kempe, who scored from close range.

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The Kings doubled their lead 3:09 into the second period. Joel Edmundson tried to get a shot off in front of the Islanders’ crease but couldn’t. He picked up the loose puck and passed it to Fiala, who fired a shot from the left faceoff circle that went past Sorokin’s glove as he was screened by Hutton and Samuel Helenius.

The Islanders responded with a goal with 10:13 remaining in the second period. Kyle Palmieri’s shot into the crease deflected off Lee’s stick, and he quickly spun around Gavrikov to send the puck under Kuemper’s stick.

New York outshot Los Angeles 7-5 in the third period and nearly tied the game twice in the final seven minutes, with shots from Noah Dobson and Bo Horvat hitting the post. Sorokin was pulled with about 90 seconds left, but New York couldn’t get a shot before Anderson sealed the victory with an empty-net goal with 14 seconds remaining.

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Two Kings achieve milestones in victory over Wild

Los Angeles Kings and Minnesota Wild

Adrian Kempe and Alex Laferriere scored in the first two periods as the Los Angeles Kings extended their winning streak to five games with a 4-1 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night.

Trevor Moore added two empty-net goals, and Anze Kopitar recorded an assist in his 1,400th career game. Los Angeles goaltender Darcy Kuemper made 22 saves in his 400th career game, helping the Kings earn their second win of the season against the Wild, who are tied for the NHL’s best points total.

Yakov Trenin scored for the Wild, and Marc-Andre Fleury made 30 saves. The Wild’s five-game winning streak was snapped on the second night of a back-to-back, and it was their second regulation loss on the road this season.

Minnesota’s Kirill Kaprizov, who led the NHL in points going into the game, had his three-game goal streak and five-game point streak end.

The Kings took a 1-0 lead with 43 seconds left in the first period when Kempe drove to the net. His shot, after a save by Fleury off a Kopitar attempt, deflected off his skate and into the net for his 13th goal of the season.

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Kopitar, playing in his 1,400th game, also had an assist, bringing his total to 23 for the season. He is the 43rd player in NHL history to play 1,400 games and one of just four still active.

Los Angeles made it 2-0 at 8:33 in the second period with Laferriere scoring on a power play, firing a shot from the left circle that went just inside the right post for his 12th goal of the season.

Moore made it 3-0 with an empty-net goal at 1:54 left in the third period, just before Trenin scored for the Wild at 1:13 to break Kuemper’s shutout. Moore added another empty-net goal eight seconds later.

The Wild only had three shots on goal in the second period and finished with 23 shots in total, compared to the Kings’ 34.

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Wild and Kings aim to extend their longest win streaks of the season

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The Minnesota Wild, currently on a season-high five-game winning streak, will face a quick turnaround as they visit the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.

On Friday, the Wild won 5-1 against the Anaheim Ducks, following a scoreless first period. Marco Rossi scored twice and added an assist, while Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy also had three-point games. Goaltender Filip Gustavsson made 26 saves.

The Wild, with an NHL-best 40 points, have been excellent on the road, extending their away points streak to nine games (7-0-2). Kaprizov has been a key player, recording points in 13 straight road games and leading the league with 42 points in 25 games.

“The team keeps winning and it’s easy to play for myself and it’s easy to play for the whole team,” Kaprizov said. “You come to the rink and you love to come here. Everybody is smiling, joking around and having some fun. You go into the game and try to show your best.”

Minnesota’s winning streak began just before Thanksgiving in Buffalo. During this stretch, the Wild have displayed the best defense in the NHL, allowing only 1.4 goals per game, and have given up a league-low 61 goals this season.

Los Angeles Kings before the game

Against the Ducks, Rossi scored both of his goals early in the second period, and Boldy added another in a six-minute span. Kaprizov assisted on two of the second-period goals and scored early in the third. He became the fastest player in franchise history to reach 40 points, surpassing his previous record from the 2022-23 season.

“He’s a maniac, he’s insane,” Boldy said of Kaprizov. “It’s fun to watch and it’s fun to be out there with him.”

The Kings are also on a strong run, winning four straight games, including a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Wednesday. Despite trailing 2-0 after the first period, they rallied in the second and took the lead early in the third, with Warren Foegele scoring the game-winner. Foegele and Tanner Jeannot each scored a goal and recorded an assist, while Joel Edmundson also found the net.

“They’re just hard workers,” Edmundson said of Foegele and Jeannot. “The way the game was going, it was going to be a couple of greasy goals, and they’re just around the net. That’s their game, and nothing too flashy. … Every team needs guys like that.”

The Wild and Kings last played on Nov. 5 in Minnesota, with the Kings winning 5-1. Trevor Lewis scored twice in the third period to seal the win. It was the Wild’s only loss in a six-game stretch and one of just two losses during a 9-2-0 run.

However, Lewis has struggled since then, failing to score in the Kings’ next 11 games, and he was placed on injured reserve Wednesday with a lower-body injury. The injury-plagued Wild are also missing key players, including forwards Joel Eriksson Ek and Mats Zuccarello, as well as defenseman Jonas Brodin.

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NHL roundup: Kings defeat Stars to extend win streak to 4 games

Los Angeles Kings and Dallas Stars

Warren Foegele scored early in the third period to help the Los Angeles Kings win 3-2 against the visiting Dallas Stars on Wednesday night.

Foegele’s seventh goal of the season came at 2:22 of the third period on a wraparound, giving the Kings a 3-2 lead and extending their win streak to four games.

Foegele and Tanner Jeannot each had a goal and an assist, and Joel Edmundson also scored for Los Angeles, which improved to 9-2-1 at home. David Rittich made 26 saves.

Wyatt Johnston and Mason Marchment scored for Dallas, which had its three-game winning streak ended despite leading 2-0 after the first period. Jake Oettinger made 14 saves for Dallas, which had won its last four games against the Kings.

Golden Knights 4, Ducks 1

Shea Theodore scored twice against his former team, leading the visiting Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-1 win over Anaheim.

William Karlsson, who also started his NHL career with the Ducks, and Alexander Holtz each scored for Vegas. Victor Olofsson, Jack Eichel, and Tomas Hertl each had two assists, and Ilya Samsonov made 19 saves. Vegas is on a 6-1-1 run.

Jackson LaCombe scored for Anaheim, which has lost two of three and won only two of its last six games (2-3-1). John Gibson made 29 saves.

Maple Leafs 3, Predators 2

Auston Matthews scored twice early in the third period to help Toronto beat Nashville 3-2.

William Nylander also scored for the Maple Leafs, who have won three straight and 10 of their last 12 games. Mitch Marner had three assists, and Joseph Woll made 22 saves.

Jonathan Marchessault and Mark Jankowski scored for the Predators, who have lost five in a row (0-2-3). Juuse Saros made 25 saves.

Toronto Maple Leafs and Nashville Predators

Bruins 4, Blackhawks 2

Brad Marchand scored two goals 2:05 apart in the second period, Morgan Geekie also scored twice, and Jeremy Swayman made 20 saves to lead Boston to a 4-2 win over Chicago.

Boston won its third straight game under interim coach Joe Sacco, improving to 6-2 in their last eight games. Justin Brazeau, Mason Lohrei, Jordan Oesterle, and David Pastrnak each had two assists.

The Blackhawks lost their fourth straight game, matching their season-worst losing streak. Goalie Petr Mrazek stopped 23 shots, and Jason Dickinson and Alex Vlasic scored for Chicago.

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Kings come from behind to defeat Stars, extending winning streak to four games

Los Angeles Kings and Dallas Stars

Warren Foegele scored early in the third period to give the Los Angeles Kings a 3-2 comeback win over the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night.

Foegele netted his seventh goal of the season with a wraparound goal at 2:22 in the third period, breaking a 2-2 tie and extending the Kings’ winning streak to four games.

Foegele and Tanner Jeannot each recorded a goal and an assist, and Joel Edmundson also scored for Los Angeles, which improved to 9-2-1 at home. David Rittich made 26 saves.

Wyatt Johnston and Mason Marchment scored for Dallas, which saw its three-game win streak end. Jake Oettinger made 14 saves for the Stars, who had won the previous four games against Los Angeles.

Dallas took a 1-0 lead at 2:34 in the first period when Johnston scored on a power play, poking in his own rebound for his fifth goal of the season.

Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin skates with the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game

Marchment extended the lead to 2-0 later in the first period. He took advantage of a Kings turnover in their zone, firing a wrist shot from the top of the slot past a screened Rittich.

The Kings responded to tie the game 2-2 in the second period. Jeannot scored off his own rebound for his third goal of the season. Edmundson then fired a one-timer from the left point that deflected off defenseman Miro Heiskanen and went in for Edmundson’s fourth goal.

Foegele scored the game-winner early in the third period after receiving the puck from Jeannot behind the net and beating Oettinger with a wraparound shot.