LA Kings erupt for 4 goals in the 3rd period to defeat Vegas to close the gap in the division- Feb. 2025
Game Review: Kings Overcome Golden Knights with 5-2 Victory
In an electrifying showdown at the Crypto.com Arena, the Los Angeles Kings asserted their dominance over the Vegas Golden Knights with a decisive 5-2 victory. This win highlighted a stellar performance from Quinton Byfield, who turned in an impressive night with four assists, showcasing his playmaking prowess. Darcy Kuemper was solid in net, helping to secure the victory for the Kings. Trevor Moore had 2 goals and the team played an overall great game.
Game Recap
The Kings entered the third period trailing 2-1, but they erupted with four unanswered goals to secure the win in a thrilling display of resilience and skill.
– First Period:
– Vegas Golden Knights: 1 goal (Braden McNabb)
– Second Period:
– LA Kings: 1 goal (Kevin Fiala)
– Vegas Golden Knights: 1 goal (Mark Stone)
– Third Period:
– LA Kings:
– Goal 1: Trevor Moore
– Goal 2: Trevor Moore
– Goal 3: Warren Foegele
– Goal 4: Joel Edmundson
Key Performances
Quinton Byfield led the charge for the Kings with four assists, facilitating plays and setting up his teammates beautifully throughout the game. His vision and ability to create scoring opportunities were crucial to the Kings’ offensive outburst in the final period.
Darcy Kuemper also played a vital role, stopping 30 of 32 shots faced, demonstrating effective positioning and sharp reflexes against a potent Golden Knights attack. His performance helped stabilize the Kings’ defense, especially during critical moments of the game.
Kings defenseman Joel Edmundson contributed significantly to the Kings’ solid defensive effort and capped off the night by scoring the final goal of the game, helping to secure the victory for the home team.
Game Stats:
Final Score: Kings 5, Golden Knights 2
Period Scores:
– 1st: (VGK) 1, (LAK) 0
– 2nd: (VGK) 2, (LAK) 1
– 3rd: (VGK) 0, (LAK) 4
Shots on Goal: Kings 33, Golden Knights 32
Power Play Opportunities: Kings 1/3, Golden Knights 0/2
This victory not only showcased the Kings’ ability to mount a comeback but also emphasized their offensive capabilities and depth. Moving forward, the Kings are building momentum and creating optimism among fans as they continue their pursuit of a successful season.
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