LOS ANGELES — In a thrilling display of hockey skill, Trevor Moore netted two goals to help the Los Angeles Kings secure a 5-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night. The Kings rallied with impressive third-period performances to claim the win.
For Moore, this game marked his second multi-goal performance of the season. The forward has shown an exceptional surge in scoring, with four of his ten goals happening in the last four games.
The third period saw Joel Edmundson and Kevin Fiala contributing crucial goals for the Kings. With these efforts, the team has achieved an impressive 14-1-1 record in their last 16 games. Quinton Byfield was instrumental as well, offering three assists, while goalie Darcy Kuemper managed to stop 19 shots from reaching the net.
On the Golden Knights’ side, Brayden McNabb and Mark Stone found the net during the second period, but their efforts were not enough to maintain their three-game winning streak. The Knights’ goaltender, Ilya Samsonov, blocked 14 attempts on goal.
Down 2-1 after the second period, Moore equalized the score just 42 seconds into the third period with an impressive wrist shot from the left faceoff circle, bouncing it off the crossbar. Warren Foegele, who also provided an assist, scored the decisive goal with a backhand at 8:31 into the third period, pushing the Kings ahead 3-2.
**Takeaways**
Golden Knights: Despite still leading the Pacific Division standings, Vegas has struggled against Los Angeles this season, dropping two out of three matchups.
Kings: Kevin Fiala, the team’s scoring leader with 23 goals, has been on a hot streak, securing seven goals in his last six games.
**Key Moment**
Joel Edmundson extended the Kings’ lead significantly with a snap shot from close to the blue line, leaving only 4:32 on the clock, which provided some much-needed breathing space for Los Angeles.
**Key Stat**
Darcy Kuemper’s assist on Moore’s goal in the third period was just his sixth in a remarkable 13-year career. This assist was his first since November 8, 2023, when he was playing for the Washington Capitals.
**Up Next**
The Golden Knights are set to host the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, while the Kings will face off against the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday.
