Adrian Kempe scores to lead Kings past Golden Knights 6-5

Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe (9) scores against Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Las Vegas.

Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe (9) scores against Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)


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LAS VEGAS — Adrian Kempe scored the winner in the Los Angeles 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. Tomas Hertl scored a hat trick, and Nicolas Roy and Brandon Saad also scored for the Golden Knights. Adin Hill had 29 saves. The Kings won their second straight and ended the Golden Knights' four-game winning streak that started after a 5-2 loss in Los Angeles on Feb. 24. Los Angeles went 3-1 against the Golden Knights this season, having won three in a row.

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