Kings Edge Wild in a Thrilling Shootout Victory

The Los Angeles Kings secured a hard-fought victory against the Minnesota Wild in a shootout, with Adrian Kempe and Brandt Clarke delivering the decisive goals. Despite the Wild's relentless efforts, tying the score four times, they ultimately fell short, marking their third consecutive loss on their road trip.

A Rollercoaster Game from Start to Finish

• First Period:
• Kempe opened the scoring early.
• Jake Middleton quickly responded for the Wild.
• Jesper Wallstedt stood tall, making 34 saves for Minnesota.

• Second Period:
• The Kings capitalized on a power play to take the lead.
• Joel Eriksson Ek tied the game just 90 seconds later.

• The intensity continued into the third period, with neither team backing down.

• Final Minutes & Overtime:
• With under three minutes left, the Wild tied the game at 4-4, forcing overtime.
• The Kings held their composure and secured the win in the shootout.

Key Performances

• Darcy Kuemper (former Wild player) made 24 saves for the Kings.
• The Wild will look to bounce back when they face the Kings again on Monday night.