In a thrilling matchup at the Crypto.com Arena, the Los Angeles Kings emerged victorious with a 5-3 win against the Calgary Flames. Quinton Byfield led the charge for the Kings, scoring twice in a crucial game that saw Los Angeles strengthen their season record to 19-7-4.
The Kings started strong, with Byfield opening the scoring just a minute into the game. Rasmus Andersson quickly responded for the Flames, tying the game at 2:47. Pierre-Luc Dubois regained the lead for Los Angeles with his first goal in 13 games. Blake Coleman then evened the score for Calgary with a short-handed goal early in the second period.
Alex Laferriere, continuing his impressive form, put the Kings ahead again with a redirection off his skate, and Trevor Moore extended the lead with a shot off the rush. Coleman, however, wasn’t done yet, scoring his second of the night on a power play in the third period, bringing the Flames within one.
The game saw its final goal when Byfield raced past Noah Hanifin to score into an empty net, sealing the win for the Kings. Cam Talbot made 29 saves for Los Angeles, playing a pivotal role in their victory. On the other end, Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves for the Flames.
The Kings showcased their resilience and ability to capitalize on opportunities, taking advantage of the power plays and maintaining pressure throughout the game. Despite Calgary’s efforts, including a power-play goal and a short-handed goal from Coleman, they couldn’t overcome the Kings’ offensive onslaught.
Los Angeles’ victory reflects their solid start to the season, tying for the second-best start through 30 games in franchise history. The Kings continue to build momentum, with players like Moore reaching significant milestones early in the season. Calgary, despite the loss, witnessed Coleman’s exceptional performance, marking the first time a Flames player scored a power-play and short-handed goal in a game since 2018.
