Adrian Kempe’s third-period goal helps Kings fend off Vegas comeback
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LAS VEGAS — Adrian Kempe scored the decisive goal in the third period of the Kings’ 6-5 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night.
Quinton Byfield, Warren Foegele, Anze Kopitar, Trevor Moore and Brandt Clarke also scored for the Kings. David Rittich stopped 27 shots in the win, L.A.’s second in as many nights.
Kempe beat goalie Adin Hill on a rush early on a power play. Byfield’s goal 1:56 into the second period extended his goal streak to three games and put the Kings ahead 3-0.
Tomas Hertl scored a hat trick, and Nicolas Roy and Brandon Saad also scored for the Golden Knights. Hill had 29 saves.
The slumping Kings didn’t make any blockbuster moves at the trade deadline, but Andrei Kuzmenko’s physical presence could provide a spark.
The Kings ended the Golden Knights’ four-game winning streak with a six-goal outburst that came after L.A. scored 10 goals in its previous six games.
The Kings went 3-1 against the Golden Knights this season, having won three in a row.
Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov and forward Warren Foegele both earned their 100th career assists.
Golden Knights forward Reilly Smith played in his 900th career game and assisted on Roy’s goal.
The Kings start a three-game home stand against the Islanders on Tuesday.
