A late-second-period goal by Connelly off a cross-ice pass from Stone on the power play shifted momentum in favor of the Golden Knights, extending their lead against the struggling Kings. Artemi Panarin provided the only response for Los Angeles, while Darcy Kuemper’s strong goaltending kept the Kings competitive with 30 saves. The Golden Knights’ offensive spark came just as the Kings remained winless in their last three games, raising questions about their recent form. The back-and-forth contest highlights a key matchup in the standings as both teams push for playoff positioning.

Artemi Panarin scored for the Kings (0-2-2), and Darcy Kuemper made 30 saves. Connelly one-timed a cross-ice pass from Stone on the power play at 2:28 of the second period to give the Golden Knights a ...