Los Angeles Kings Rally to Beat Vegas Golden Knights 5-2

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The Los Angeles Kings extended their point streak to six games with a 5-2 win against the Vegas Golden Knights at Crypto.com Arena on Monday. Trevor Moore scored twice, including the game-tying goal in the third period, while Quinton Byfield had a career-high four assists. The Kings trailed 2-1 after two periods but scored four goals in the third to secure the victory. Warren Foegele, Joel Edmundson, and Kevin Fiala also scored for the Kings, who are 5-0-1 in their past six games.

Darcy Kuemper made 21 saves for his eighth straight home win, tying Kelly Hrudey for the longest streak in Los Angeles history. The Golden Knights had won three straight games before the loss, with Brayden McNabb and Mark Stone scoring in the second period. Ilya Samsonov made 14 saves for Vegas, which leads the Pacific Division but has dropped two of three against the Kings this season. The Kings' win was a significant one, as it came against a potential playoff opponent and showcased the team's ability to come from behind and win.

The game was a back-and-forth affair, with the Kings taking an early lead on Moore's power-play goal in the first period. The Golden Knights responded with two goals in the second period, taking a 2-1 lead into the second intermission. However, the Kings came out strong in the third period, with Moore tying the game just 42 seconds in. Foegele then put the Kings ahead 3-2 at 8:31, and Edmundson and Fiala added insurance goals later in the period. Byfield's four assists were a career high, and he became the fifth player in Kings history to have a four-assist game before his 23rd birthday.

The Kings' victory was also notable for Kuemper's performance, as he tied Hrudey's record for most consecutive home wins by a Kings goaltender. Kuemper has been a key factor in the Kings' success this season, and his win streak is a testament to his skill and consistency. The Kings will look to continue their winning ways on Wednesday when they host the Vancouver Canucks. The Golden Knights, meanwhile, will host the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday. The Kings' power play was a key factor in their win, as they scored on their first opportunity and created several other chances throughout the game. The team's defense was also solid, as they limited the Golden Knights to just 23 shots on goal. The Kings' offense was led by Moore and Byfield, who combined for six points in the game.

Here are the match scores:

• Kings: 5
• Golden Knights: 2

And here are the player statistics:

• Trevor Moore: 2 goals
• Quinton Byfield: 4 assists
• Warren Foegele: 1 goal, 1 assist
• Joel Edmundson: 1 goal
• Kevin Fiala: 1 goal

The Kings' win was an important one, as it helped them keep pace in the competitive Pacific Division. The team will look to continue their winning ways in their next game against the Canucks.

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