Kempe’s second goal of the night – just 72 seconds into overtime – puts the Kings one win from their first playoff series win since 2014. Game 6 is Thursday night in L.A.
Silver, black, just-win attitudes and a commitment to excellence once symbolized the NFL’s Raiders in Southern California, but in the past decade, those colors and qualities have been embodied by the NHL’s Kings.
Goalie Jonathan Quick made key saves on defenseman Darnell Nurse and Leon Draisaitl in the waning moments of the match as part of a 24-save night through three periods. Defenseman Troy Stecher had a goal and an assist. He and Kempe joined center Phillip Danault and winger Andreas Athanasiou as the goal-scorers for the Kings.
With 4:52 left in regulation, McDavid sent a seam pass to Draisaitl for a one-timer that knotted the score at 4-4. As Kempe skated into the right faceoff circle, he dropped a decisive pass down to Danault, who redirected the puck, surprising Smith as it dribbled through him for an insurance marker with 8:54 to play.
Yet Edmonton seemed preoccupied with the physical game and made headway in very few other areas. After out-scoring the Kings 8-3 in the second periods of the first three games, the Kings got the better of the middle frame Tuesday.
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