The Los Angeles Kings defeated the San Jose Sharks 5-1, with Kempe scoring two goals. The Kings then faced the Vegas Golden Knights, with the latter winning 3-2 to end their four-game losing streak. Kopitar scored for the Kings, but the Golden Knights held on for the win, heading to the Winter Classic on a positive note.
The @GoldenKnights beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena to end their four-game losing streak. #VegasBorn https://t.co/qEuO3qJpHL
Kings apply tremendous pressure but unable to get the equalizer. Knights win 3-2 and snap the four-game losing streak. They’ll head to Seattle for the Winter Classic on a positive note.
Final, 3-2 Vegas. The Golden Knights end the losing skid. Logan Thompson under siege for the final two minutes, but Vegas prevail. 22-10-5. And a win going into the Winter Classic.
Final: Golden Knights 3, Kings 2 An exasperated hug at their net, as the Golden Knights hang on to end the four-game losing streak. Wild finish there. Next up: Winter Classic.
Final- Vegas 3, LA 2 Golden Knights survive a late push by the Kings to end the losing streak in time for the Winter Classic. Much better effort from start to finish, especially defensively where they didn't give up much all night.
End of two, 3-1 VGK. Don’t get the feeling Kings are out of this one. They’ve shown they can comeback on the road.
End of the second, 3-1 Vegas. This game rocks. Both teams are playing well. Just fun hockey.
Kopitar gets Kings on the board as he tips in Kempe's shot. 2-1 Vegas. w/6:53 left in the 2nd.
LAK Goal - Earned that one. Kopitar gets to the net and re-deflects Kempe's already-deflected shot. Outstanding shift from that line. 2-1.
The Golden Knights have been much better tonight. They are winning more battles. More races. And they have puck support in all three zones.
5-1 Kings is the final. Complete turnaround between the first 20 and final 49. That’s a game good teams win. Onto Vegas.
Final: 5-1 LAK Kings are now above .500 at home (7-6-3) as they handle the Sharks.
LAK Goal - Juice deserved that one eh? Five hole finish, Kempe's got two tonight. 5-1 Kings.