Kings Triumph Over Flyers 3-2 in OT, Led by Kopitar and Byfield
The Los Angeles Kings triumphed over the Philadelphia Flyers with a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory on Saturday, improving their record to 3-1-0 during the current road trip. The game took place at Xfinity Mobile Arena, showcasing remarkable performances from key players.
Kings Start Strong with Early Goals
The Kings opened the scoring just over three minutes into the game. Forward Alex Laferriere won an offensive-zone faceoff, sending the puck back to defenseman Drew Doughty. Doughty’s shot was deflected in front before forward Adrian Kempe scored, marking his 20th goal of the season and extending his point streak to six games.
Less than five minutes later, Kempe struck again. Following a sequence where Laferriere poked the puck free to Corey Perry, Kempe scored his second goal, putting the Kings ahead 2-0. This achievement marked Kempe’s second multi-goal game of the season, while Perry notched two assists.
Flyers Fight Back
In the second period, the Flyers reduced the deficit to 2-1. On their first power play, Bobby Brink set up Trevor Zegras for a close-range shot, leading to Zegras’ 20th goal of the season.
Philadelphia continued their momentum into the third period, scoring just 25 seconds in. Nikita Grebenkin assisted on a shot from defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, which appeared to deflect off Anze Kopitar before finding the net, tying the game at 2-2.
Clutch Overtime Win by Byfield
Neither team managed to score in regulation, forcing an overtime period. Quinton Byfield secured the victory for the Kings with a stunning shot after receiving a pass from Kempe. Byfield’s goal marked his 10th of the season, and his second overtime winner of the campaign.
Player Highlights
- Adrian Kempe: Scored two goals and added an assist, achieving his 20th goal of the season.
- Quinton Byfield: Scored the game-winning goal in overtime, bringing his season total to ten goals.
- Corey Perry: Registered two assists, contributing significantly to the scoring efforts.
- Drew Doughty: Amassed an assist, marking his 700th career point as a defenseman.
- Darcy Kuemper: Made 19 saves, earning his 14th win of the season.
Looking Ahead
The Kings will travel to Carolina for their next matchup against the Hurricanes, scheduled for noon Pacific time. This upcoming game presents another opportunity for the team to build on their current momentum.
Fans can look forward to further insights and analyses on this thrilling overtime victory at Filmogaz.com.
