"they don't ask how; they ask how many, and the Los Angeles Kings found a way to pull off what looked to be an almost impossible task, coming back late in the third period down two. After taking a 3-1 lead midway through the second period, the Kings allowed four unanswered before a Trevor Moore shorthanded goal gave them a spark."
""Somehow, someway, they stuck with it, ultimately defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 6-5 in the shootout to pick up their first win of the season. "That one gave us a chance, because we're shorthanded again too, right? So now you're looking at the clock, you've got to kill the penalty, hopefully, and then you're still down by two. That brought a lot of life onto the bench, for sure. Got us back in," Kings head coach Jim Hiller said."
"It's been just two days since the 2025-26 NHL regular season commenced, and no team has been as busy as the Kings, who have played twice in two nights. Not only are back-to-backs tough to begin with, especially right off the bat, but for the Kings to have to play two nights in a row against two teams that almost everyone would classify as Stanley Cup contenders is a whole other beast."
The Los Angeles Kings overcame a late two-goal deficit to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights 6-5 in a shootout, earning their first win of the season. The Kings fell behind 3-1 after taking a second-period lead but then allowed four unanswered goals before a Trevor Moore shorthanded goal energized the bench. The team played its second game in two nights against heavy competition. Defensive breakdowns persisted, with opposing top lines exploiting coverage and the transition game faltering due to poor puck movement and breakout execution. The result produced two points despite a rough defensive start and recurring mistakes.
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