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Kempe's OT Winner Lifts Kings Over Canucks, 2-1

Los Angeles extended a nine-of-ten points run on a review-heavy, low-event night.

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Los Angeles Kings Takeaways (The Hockey Writers)
Evander Kane of the Vancouver Canucks celebrates a goal against the Los Angeles Kings in the second period at Crypto.com Arena on Nov. 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 29: Adrian Kempe #9 of the Los Angeles Kings skates with the puck during the first period against the Vancouver Canucks at Crypto.com Arena on November 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gary A. Vasquez/NHLI via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Adrian Kempe ended it at 3:58 of overtime for his third OT winner this season after a review confirmed no interference on Quinton Byfield's setup.
  • Anton Forsberg secured the win with 19 saves for Los Angeles on the second night of a back-to-back following a 5-4 shootout loss in Anaheim.
  • Three replay reviews in the opening minutes overturned goals before Anze Kopitar put the Kings ahead late in the first period with his fifth of the season.
  • Evander Kane tied the game 2:52 into the second period on a breakaway immediately after exiting the penalty box.
  • Kevin Lankinen returned to Vancouver's net with 21 saves as the Canucks slid to 1-4-1 in their past six, with team metrics pointing to a low-event game (CF% 48.57, xGF% 41.72).