The Los Angeles Kings had a strong performance in a game against the Detroit Red Wings, with Adrian Kempe playing a key role. Kempe scored two goals, with assists from teammates such as Alex Laferriere and Pierre-Luc Dubois. The Kings took an early lead, with Kempe scoring the first goal just 1:50 into the game. The Kings maintained their lead, with the score reaching 2-0 at the end of the second period. However, the Red Wings fought back, and the game ended in a 4-3 shootout victory for the Red Wings. Despite the loss, Kempe's performance, along with contributions from his linemates, was notable for the Kings.
Kings do secure at least one point. However, they will drop this one 4-3 in the shootout. LA has won only four of their last 12 games. Kempe with two goals while his linemates in Dubois & Laferriere both get two assists in the game. Rittich saves 23 of 26. #GoKingsGo
#Kings GOAL 🚨 Give ‘em the Juice 🧃! Kempe gets his second of the game as he ties the game for the Kings! They needed that one! What a snipe by #9 3-3 | 4:14 3rd
#Kings on the PK as Kempe is called for high-sticking 2-2 | 16:37 3rd
Kempe goes for high sticking Veleno, Wings back on PP, early 3p, 2-2 at Kings.
#Kings going on the first powerplay of the game as Jeff Petry is called for interference 2-0 LAK | 13:52 2nd
After 20: Strong start to the game for the #Kings scoring two in the first period in thanks to Kempe & Roy. Rittich looking good in the net as the Kings are playing phenomenal hockey right now. LA in all three zones are lights out. SOG: #LGRW 7 #GoKingsGo 18 2-0 LAK | End 2nd
What a start for the Kings in the first 10 minutes of the first period. 10 SOG with two goals. Way better compared to Tuesday. They need to keep the foot on the gas and put this away early. #GoKingsGo 2-0 LAK | 10:00 1st
2-0 Kings, early 1p vs Wings. Roy with the goal, two goals on 4 shots for LA.
PLD ➡️ Laferriere ➡️ Kempe = 🚨 The new line scores on the first shot of the game & Juice 🧃 gets his 13th goal of the season. It’s 1-0 #Kings. #GoKingsGo https://t.co/xPPNE9mIHM
#Kings GOAL 🚨 Give ‘em the Juice! Adrian Kempe gets the Kings on the board first. Great pass by Alex Laferriere to set up Kempe. 1-0 LAK | 18:08 1st
Kings score on their first chance, make it 1-0 early 1p vs Wings. Adrian Kempe net-front.
LAK Goal - Juice Is Flowing! Dubois ➡️ Laferriere ➡️ Kempe. One shift, one goal for the new line. Great entry and dish from PLD. 1-0 Kings, 1:50 in.
1:50 in, LA is on the board first. Adrian Kempe, who just might be the most underrated player in the NHL, taps one in at the crease. 1-0 Kings.
Second period is a go, Kings leading 2-0 as we get back underway.
LAK Goal - Lookin Fine, Number Nine. Kempe with AUTHORITY off the rush. Damn. 2-0 Kings.
LAK Goal - 22! Fiala hammers a one-timer from Kempe past Skinner to open the scoring. PPG for the Kings. 1-0.