Moore's Overtime Goal Sends Kings Into Wild-Card Spot
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Los Angeles. Trevor Moore scored 1:56 into overtime Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena, lifting the Los Angeles Kings to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on April 1; Adrian Kempe had opened the scoring and Anton Forsberg made 23 saves.
Los Angeles. Trevor Moore scored 1:56 into overtime Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena, lifting the Los Angeles Kings to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on April 1; Adrian Kempe had opened the scoring and Anton Forsberg made 23 saves.
The win moved the Kings into the Western Conference second wild-card spot, one point ahead of San Jose and Nashville, ended a short home skid, and left the Blues four points behind; the Kings are scheduled to host Nashville on Thursday and again on Monday.
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Timeline
- 1. Dec. 28 (previous season): Kings recorded a comparable home victory noted by reporting.
- 2. Earlier in the season: Los Angeles lost six of eight games before this matchup (per NHL.com).
- 3. April 1: Adrian Kempe scored (PP), Robert Thomas tied the game at 3:53 of the third, Trevor Moore scored at 1:56 of OT.
- 4. April 1: Anton Forsberg made 23 saves; Jordan Binnington stopped 24 shots (reported variably as 24/25).
- 5. Following game: Kings moved into the second Western wild-card spot and are scheduled to host Nashville on Thursday and Monday.
Why it matters
The Kings' recent victory is a boost for local fans, lifting spirits after a tough season. It's a reminder that perseverance pays off. If you're a Kings supporter, it's time to rally behind your team as they host Nashville.
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