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Kempe scores to lead Kings over Islanders 3-2
Adrian Kempe’s 26th goal leads the Kings into the final Western Conference wild-card spot, edging out the Islanders 3-2 at UBS Arena, with strong goaltending from Darcy Kuemper.
- On Friday, the Los Angeles Kings defeated the New York Islanders 3-2 at UBS Arena in Elmont, with Adrian Kempe, Trevor Moore, and Anze Kopitar scoring to secure the victory.
- Kempe added his team-leading 26th goal of the season during the first period, while goaltender Darcy Kuemper stopped 21 of 23 shots to anchor the Kings' defense.
- Emil Heineman scored twice for the Islanders, and goaltender Ilya Sorokin made 24 saves to keep the game competitive. The Islanders host the Calgary Flames on Saturday.
- The win moved the Kings into the final wild-card playoff spot in the Western Conference, with the Seattle Kraken, Nashville Predators, and San Jose Sharks all within two points.
- Players stayed on the ice to shake hands with Kings captain Kopitar, who is playing in his 20th and final NHL season. The Kings visit the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.
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Leaning Left13Leaning Right3Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution72% Left
Bias Distribution
- 72% of the sources lean Left
72% Left
L 72%
11%
R 17%
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