Los Angeles Kings Rally to Beat Florida Panthers 2-1

The Los Angeles Kings came from behind to defeat the Florida Panthers 2-1 in a National Hockey League (NHL) game on Wednesday night. The win snapped a two-game losing streak for the Kings, who were held to two goals or fewer for the seventh time in eight games.

The Game

Samuel Helenius and Adrian Kempe scored in the third period to propel the Kings to victory. Darcy Kuemper made 26 saves for the Kings, who were struggling to find the back of the net. The Panthers’ Spencer Knight stopped 26 shots as well, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win for his team.

The Turning Point

The game’s turning point came when Helenius scored his first NHL goal at 6:41 of the third period. The goal tied the score at 1-1 and set the stage for Kempe’s game-winner. Kempe’s goal was his fourth in as many games, a streak that dates back to his previous team.

Takeaways

• The Panthers had little energy from the start and eventually ran out of steam in the third period. They will look to regroup during the next two days off before starting another back-to-back.
• The Kings’ Helenius played the least amount of ice time among his teammates, but his first goal in 25 career games proved crucial in turning the momentum.
• The Panthers fell to 18-2-0 when leading after the second period and 6-1-0 when scoring the first goal.

Key Moment

Tanner Jeannot’s aggressive play on the loose rebound of Jordan Spence’s shot kept the puck alive, allowing Helenius to shoot into an open net.

Key Stat

The Panthers’ loss marked their sixth defeat in 26 games when scoring the first goal.

Up Next

The Panthers will visit the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, while the Kings will start a five-game road trip against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Conclusion

The Los Angeles Kings’ victory was a testament to their ability to come from behind and win games they might not have in the past. The team’s current streak of four straight games with a goal from Adrian Kempe is a promising sign for the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What was the score in the game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Florida Panthers?
  A: The Kings won 2-1.
• Q: Who scored the game-winning goal for the Kings?
  A: Adrian Kempe scored his fourth goal in as many games.
• Q: How many saves did Darcy Kuemper make for the Kings?
  A: He made 26 saves.
• Q: What is the Panthers’ record when leading after the second period?
  A: They are 18-2-0.